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Photo Courtesy from Illinois State University Police Department NORMAL, Ill.–At approximately 11:00 a.m. Illinois State University notified students, staff and faculty about a man with a weapon on Main and Locust. There were further updates from ISU Emergency Alert explaining that the person with a weapon was not in regards to an active shooting situation. […]
Photo Courtesy from Bloomington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts BLOOMINGTON, Ill- The town of Bloomington is holding an event that lets the town get into the holiday spirit, with a Candy Cane drop. Youth/Teen Manager Jill Eichholz talked about the event and how it will be similar to an easter egg hunt, in this case, […]
Photo Courtesy from Enjoy Illinois before COVID NORMAL, Ill.- The town of Normal will highlight local businesses that are in town to help the start this upcoming holiday season. The Town of Normal Communications Specialist Rachelle Cantero spoke about the event and what the local businesses are doing. “We like to think that Holiday Open […]
Photo courtesy Illinois State University BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Ewing Cultural Center is hosting the “Trick-Or-Treating at the Manor”. Toni Tucker, director of the Ewing Cultural Center says that on Halloween night (which is this Sunday), the Center will be offering treats to guests from 4 to 6 PM, which will be handed out by […]
In the October edition of the Birds-I-View, hosts Maritza Navar-Lopez, Camberyn Kelley, and Jack Podlesnik, along with the WZND News Team, take an inside look at women’s rights, involvement in athletics and education, and safety. WZND’s Ashley Daniels starts the show by discussing the Equal Rights Amendment. (2:59-5:33). Next, Blake Hornstein talks education, and how […]
Photo Courtesy of Normal Fire Department Facebook Page NORMAL, Ill.-The McLean County Coroner has pronounced a teenager dead after a fatal vehicle crash. Coroner Kathy Yoder explained that around 11:49 a.m. Normal Police Department responded to a crash on Main Street and Summit which involved a school bus and a passenger vehicle. The passenger vehicle […]
NORMAL, Ill. – While there is an abundance of spooky festivities happening this Halloween season, none are quite as scary as contracting COVID. “You can get out there,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci. “This is a time that children love. It’s a very important part of the year for children.” Although it may seem intimidating and […]
Photo Courtesy IllinoisState.edu NORMAL, Ill. – An award-winning author will be coming to Illinois State University to discuss her works. Author Emil Ferris will be coming to ReggieCon to discuss her novel My Favorite Thing is Monsters, with different panelists who are faculty at ISU. ReggieCon is a monthly event where experts with a passion […]
Photo Courtesy APAC Facebook Page. NORMAL, Ill. – The Asian Pacific American Coalition serves as a safe space for Asian Americans and for people who want to learn more about the heritage of Asian culture on campus. APAC, Vice President Christine Aganon explains how they are currently working on growing as an organization. “Recently, our […]
Photo courtesy of @IllinoisStateU Twitter NORMAL, Ill. – October usually signals the coming of Halloween costumes, vibrant orange and red leaves, and chilly temperatures. And while the costumes will still be prominent this fall, the latter two may not. Due to climate change, this October has been unseasonably warm– breaking or almost breaking temperature records […]