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NORMAL. Ill.- The Normal Town Council held their first town meeting of the month on November 7, 2022. Council member Stan Nord began the meeting by highlighted an expense of $10,000 for Normal from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The expense was dated as March of this year, which caught Stan Nord’s attention. City […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has announced that for those needing assistance in filling out their FAFSA, there is help. ISAC Spokesperson Lynn Baker spoke on how ISAC can help students get prepared for secondary schooling. “Both ISAC and our partners and high schools have workshops statewide that are also virtual to […]
Image Courtesy of WGLT NORMAL, Ill.- The town of Normal held their second town meeting of the month October 17. Council member Stan Nord opened the meeting discussing the planned procurement of a new PAX tank mixing system for the water department and the longevity and cost regarding it, though director of the water department […]
Photo provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. — A local, free film series aims to get students thinking of issues beyond their homework. The Green Screen: A Climate Change Film Series is held from 7 to 9 p.m. weekly at the Normal Theater until Nov. 15. The next film, “Thunderbird Woman: Winona LaDuke,” will […]
Photo provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – On Friday October 14 the board of trustees convened at 9:00 a.m. The meeting included swearing in new members of the Board of trustees, a memorial to Adam Peck, a time for public comments, and celebration of this week’s homecoming festivities, and the reveal of the […]
NORMAL, Ill. – As we enter into the fall season, colds, flus, and other viruses become more frequent amongst students here at ISU. But there are some ways in which individuals can better protect themselves that should be mentioned. With this being the third straight year of COVID during flu season, COVID boosters and flu […]
NORMAL, Ill. – When McLean County residents line up to the voting booths on election day, they’ll notice only a single candidate running with the Democrat title under their name in the county office section. A fifth generation McLean County resident, Laura McBurney of Normal is seeking the position of County Clerk, where she will […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Green Gables Bar & Grill held a fundraiser last week in preparation for the business’s new facility. Hosted by DESTIHL Brewery and Beer Hall, hundreds of community members gathered together to support Green Gables through food, t-shirt, and beer sales. In May of 2021, Green Gables went down in flames. The accident […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A local brewery is making a difference and supporting local business and the Humane Society of Central Illinois through their Hops and Hounds Makers Market. Destihl Brewery is hosting a Makers Market with 32 local vendors and adoptable dogs through the Humane Society of Central Illinois. The HSCI will have adoptable dogs […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Town of Normal held their first town meeting of the month October 3. Council member Stan Nord began by bringing up concerns with a recent large expense for Wi-Fi, citing lack of proper procedure. City Manager Pamela Reece responded, stating the expense was for the procurement and installation of equipment for uptown […]