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NORMAL, Ill. Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to rise for a third straight year according to the Fall 2024 Illinois Community College opening enrollment report released by the Illinois Community College board. The Illinois Community College System’s opening Fall 2024 enrollment report recorded an increase of 7.4%, outpacing last year’s fall increase of 5.7%. […]
NORMAL, Ill, – Dave Kohler and Sally Owens are vying for a spot in office as the Senator for Illinois in Legislative District 46 Koehler is the incumbent candidate in this race and is no stranger to the campaigning process. Koehler has been serving in his position since 2006 and hopes to continue to be […]
Images Courtesy of the official campaign websites of both candidates NORMAL, Ill. – Judge Joe McGraw and Congressman Eric Sorenson are the candidates running for the House of Representatives for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Congressman Sorenson is running for re-election as the democratic candidate, and this is Judge McGraw’s first time running for political office […]
NORMAL, Ill. — The McLean County Republicans look to make one final push with election season right around the corner. Chairman, Dennis Grundler explained the ideology in which the group will stand behind. “We are for safety in the community, lower taxes and for government oversight,” Gundler said. In order to reach a variety of […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The annual debate between the College Democrats and College Republicans at Illinois State University took place on Monday in the Bone Student Center. This year’s event was particularly significant due to the upcoming presidential election, which has heightened the focus on civic engagement among students. “Specifically with this year, [we will] talk […]
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 […]