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Photo courtesy to Bloomington Police Dept. Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, IL ‐ Today, Jan. 30 at approximately 12:45 a.m., Bloomington police officers were dispatched to Main St., Bloomington, right outside of Downtown Bloomington bar Daddios, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found two adult females on the East sidewalk, both with multiple gunshot […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Vaccinations were distributed on ISU’s campus to those faculty and staff who received an email and registered. “We kind of started off with healthcare workers and first responders. The state’s 1B criteria now allows people 65 years of age or older and also people that are teaching […]
Photo courtesy to Jason Barickman’s Facebook page SPRINGFIELD- It’s been over a year since Illinois’ first positive COVID-19 case. Republican Senator Jason Barickman said since then, those in long-term care facilities have been dying, families haven’t seen each other in months, and our economy has faced historic obstacles. “Yet, with a vaccine in hand, Illinois […]
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 Governor JB Pritzker Facebook page SPRINGFIELD- Governor JB Pritzker announced LeDeidre Turner will continue to serve on the Human Rights Commission, Kendra Cunningham will continue to serve on the Illinois Labor Relations Board, Dana Kinion will continue to serve on the Property Tax Appeal Board, Tobara Richardson will serve on the […]
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. […]