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NORMAL, Ill. – Miller Park Zoo has announced that on October 8th, they will be hosting the first ever “Zoovie night”. Guest Services Manager at the Miller Park Zoo, Sandra Goaley, briefly touched on the goal of the evening’s festivities. “We are just trying to appeal to a different audience,” said Goaley. “People like coming […]
Photo Courtesy from visitbn.org The Franklin Park Concerts have retuned to Bloomington for its summer series. City of Bloomington’s Parks and Recreation are excited to announce the free live music series, with the Community Concert Band, will begin tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Franklin Park, 302 E. Chestnut St. The series will continue every Thursday […]
Photo Courtesy from visitbn.org The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has partnered with The Stable Music Hall & Lounge to host its first ever nut festival in Downtown Bloomington. The BN Nuts Festival will be on Saturday, September 10 from 1:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. Sponsored by BEER NUTS Brand Snacks, this family – oriented […]
Photo courtesy from forbettertomorrow.org NORMAL, Ill.- Non- profit organization for a better tomorrow is hosting its ninth annual fundraising event. Kite Fest 2022 is inviting all children and adults to fill the sky with kites of all shapes, sizes and colors on Saturday, June 11 at Grove Elementary. Other planned activities include live performances, Robotics/Astronomy […]
Photo courtesy of Bloomington YMCA Facebook Page NORMAL, Ill. – The YMCA has announced a new director of wellness. Leah Sanders has worked for Carle Health and Fitness Center and Heartland Community college along with work experiences out of state overseeing several fitness and exercise-oriented programs. YMCA is a non- profit organization with a mission […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Hovey Hall and ISU’s quad became the scene of a massive protest Tuesday evening. The rally, held by AFSCME Local 1110, was in support of ISU’s building, ground and food service workers, as they look to negotiate with Illinois State University for a new contract. Without one, Illinois State’s building service workers […]
Photo courtesy from Bloomington-Normal NAACP Facebook NORMAL, Ill.–The Bloomington-Normal Branch of the NAACP recognizes the decision of District Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court—with a 53 to 47 vote. First Vice President Carla Campbell-Jackson explains more about the impact of Brown Jackson’s confirmation by three votes. “That in and of itself is […]
Photo courtesy of Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill.–Monday morning the town of Normal City Manager Pamela Reece released the decision of selecting Steve Petrilli to be the next chief of police for the Normal Police Department. Petrilli becomes the 17th chief of police for the NPD since 1925. The duty of Petrilli is to lead […]
Photo courtesy from Central Illinois Girl Scouts NORMAL, Ill. — The local Girl Scouts are doing much more than just selling cookies. Engaging in STEM interests to attending outdoor camps–The Girl Scouts are learning traits of what it takes to be a strong woman one activity at a time. Membership engagement coordinator Emily Tucker spoke […]
Photo courtesy of Lincoln College Facebook NORMAL, Ill.–Lincoln College has communicated to the Illinois Department of Higher Education and Higher Learning Commission of permanent closure. The closure is in effect May 13th and the Board of Trustees have voted to terminate all academic programming this spring semester. In hopes to help students who are affected by […]