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NORMAL, Ill. — New York Times Bestselling Author Suzanne Collins’ best known for her book trilogy “The Hunger Games” has been sparking conversation on social media following the release of her novel “Sunrise on the Reaping.” The fourth book in the book universe focuses on the beloved trilogy character Haymitch Abernathy. The novel takes readers […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University has officially renamed its Indoor Practice Facility as the OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center, marking a significant milestone in its partnership with OSF HealthCare. To celebrate the new partnership, ISU and OSF HealthCare held an open house event, offering the community an opportunity to learn more about the collaboration […]
Image courtesy of the Office of International Engagement website NORMAL, Ill. – Several international students at Illinois State University have had their visas unexpectedly revoked, part of a broader immigration policy shift by the Trump administration that’s now sending shockwaves through university communities across the country. The Director of Media Relations and Strategic Communications […]
Image Courtesy of National Register of Historic Places BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The former State Farm building in downtown Bloomington will soon be redeveloped into a $68 million housing project. Following a meeting on April 14, the City of Bloomington and Urban Equity Partners (UEP) reached an agreement on the proposals, with construction expected to begin […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – One of the reasons the Bloomington Bison got brought to town was to boost inner city spending. Now, with their inaugural season in the books, Bloomington’s Director of Arts And Entertainment, Anthony Nelson, is already seeing the impact. “Downtown businesses and the arena’s anchor tent have done wonders for foot traffic before […]
Image courtesy of Gamma Phi Circus NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus was performed the 96 annual home show this weekend. Every show is centered around a theme – this year’s was revealed by Circus Program Director Rainie Themer Bosquet, as well as other elements of the long standing show “This […]
Image courtesy of ISU Army ROTC BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – In 1943, Private First Class Robert Bryant was reported Missing In Action while fighting in Italy during World War II. He was a Bloomington resident, and now after 81 years, his remains will finally be returned to his family. Wayne Kirkpatrick is a member of Rolling […]
Image courtesy of the Bloomington Bison BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – With the first-ever Bloomington Bison season coming to a close, Director of Media Relations & Broadcasting Andy Zilch is reflecting on the team’s first year and shares what’s next for the franchise. “With this being the first season, it obviously posed different challenges. I think our […]
Photo Courtesy of Getty/J. David Ake NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State University officials are unsure of how the Trump administration’s Department of Education shutdown will impact the university and greater field of education ISU’s School of Teaching and Learning Professor Ben Wellenreiter addressed the uncertainty surrounding the possible closure. “I have seen, though it’s still […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – April is environmental awareness month. Graduate Assistant for the Office of Sustainability, Ryleigh Hickman talked about sustainability efforts and why climate management matters. “We do a lot of composting around campus and try to make switches for more environmentally friendly items,” Hickman said. Hickman goes into […]