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Photo courtesy to the Town of Normal Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Fifty Normal businesses received grants totaling $450,000 from The Town of Normal’s Small Business Relief Program to assist with COVID-19 impacts. “As a long-standing business owner, I know how important these funds are in sustaining many small businesses during these unprecedented times. I proudly […]
Photo courtesy to Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- The Stevenson Center earned the university a new honor. Illinois State is now a School of National Service. Stevenson Center’s Senior Associate Director Beverly Beyer said this is beneficial for the center because AmeriCorps members can now receive a financial package […]
Photo courtesy to Crunch Fitness Facebook NORMAL, Ill.- Starting a business, doing yoga or working hard at school are some items on people’s New Year’s resolutions lists. A popular goal that individuals try to reach each year is going to the gym or staying in shape. Recently, Crunch Fitness has opened a new location in […]
Photo courtesy to OSF Healthcare NORMAL, Ill.- The COVID-19 vaccine has finally arrived, although only healthcare workers have access at this time. Healthcare workers have started to receive their first doses of the vaccine, however some in the public are skeptical of the vaccine and possible long term effects. Libby Allison is the Media Relations […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The McLean County Health Department is moving into Phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Appointments are available, starting this week [Jan. 18,] for individuals in Phase 1a and Phase 1b to receive COVID-19 vaccination. This includes healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and essential frontline workers. […]
Photo courtesy of Illinois State University Facebook. NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University administration says state officials have urged The University to cancel Spring break. Earlier in the semester, Illinois State University decide to maintain Spring break as scheduled. The decision was made after student survey responses expressed it was crucial to maintain mental health. […]
Photo Courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Finals, COVID-19 and the Presidential election are a few stressors on the long list that overwhelm college students. For many, this semester has been full of life changing moments. Only a few weeks left in the semester and many students are unmotivated to finish strong. Second year […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Bars have been packed since Governor JB Pritzker moved McLean County to region two restrictions. A video of a packed Daddios, in Downtown Bloomington has been circulating. College-aged people are the hardest-hit age group for COVID-19 in McLean County. Student Government Association member Djimon Lewis says he continues to stay safe. Although, Lewis […]
Photo courtesy to Heartland Community College Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Heartland Community College is adding a certification program with an eye on the area’s growing need for mental health support professionals. The District 540 Board of Trustees has approved the adoption of a 7 credit-hour Peer Recovery Support Specialist micro-certificate program. The new certificate programs […]