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Image Courtesy of the McLean County Democrat’s official website NORMAL, Ill. McLean County is a historically right-leaning area in an unwavering blue state. This juxtaposition leaves organizations like the McLean County Democrats in an interesting position come election season. Patrick Cortesi is the chair of the McLean County Democrats. He explained what the organization hopes […]
NORMAL, Ill. — With fall in full swing, Normal Police Officer Brad Park advised students to stay vigilant while walking at night. Park highlighted recent events in Uptown Normal, including “Ballin’ on Beaufort” and Halloween festivities. “ISU put on a fantastic event for Ballin’ on Beaufort. Fall definitely seems to be a busy time for […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s budget is looking a little different than it has in years past, but university officials claim we’re still in good financial standing. Last month, President Aondover Tarhule announced the formation of a Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability and Excellence (RISE) task force, which will be in charge of the reductions that […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State University Police Department announced that therapy K-9 Pawfficer Sage is headed into retirement after five years of service. Police Chief Aaron Woodruff dove into the impact Sage has had during her time in the service, and how she became the beloved pawfficer. “She’s greeted over 71,000 individuals… and she’s […]
NORMAL, Ill. With the 2024 Presidential Election approaching, early voting began in the Bone Student Center on Monday, Oct. 21. Some of the students exiting the polls after the first week of early voting chose to voice their opinions on the ballots they cast. Junior therapeutic recreation major Nikale Gandy shared why this election matters […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Twenty-two-year-old Illinois State University student Jennifer Lockmiller was found dead in her apartment in August of 1993. Alan Beaman was in his hometown of Rockford, IL. on the day of her murder. On Tuesday, Beaman came to Illinois State University to speak about his wrongful conviction of first-degree murder and how spending […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Election season is in full swing and early voting deadlines are on the horizon. Illinois State University Center for Civic Engagement Director Paige Buschman shared the benefits of voting early. “Early voting tends to be a lot more relaxed in terms of volume, so you’re not going to see huge lines […]
NORMAL, Ill . Ballin on Beaufort was back in action on Thursday Oct 17 for a second year in a row, and took a village to pull off. More specifically, it took a town to pull off. Ballin on Beaufort is an exhibition pickup game between ISU men’s and women’s basketball teams, with the game […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Theater is partnering with the Community Players Theatre for the annual showing of the “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” once again with shows on Oct 24-26. The production includes a showing of the film, as well as live shadow actors participating by acting out the movie while it plays. The actors […]
Photo courtesy of the McLean County Museum of History’s official website BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The McLean County Museum of History is hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration on Nov 1 beginning at 4 p.m. The celebration this year will include an art installation by community artists. Micaela Harris serves as the Director of Communications […]