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CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois Department of Public Health announced 715 new cases of COVID-19 and an additional 16 deaths. Illinois is now at a total of 7,695 cases of the virus and 157 deaths. Cases have reached 61 out of the 102 counties. McLean County health officials reported an additional 11 cases of the virus […]
Photo courtesy to McLean County Sheriff Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- As the rate of COVID-19 cases continue to climb, incarcerated individuals and employed staff at the McLean County Jail are at heightened risk for contracting the virus. In response, the Black Lives Matter chapter of Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington-Normal Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, and […]
Photo courtesy to Nexus Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The Nexus church in Bloomington-Normal is just two years old, but has been broadcasting via live stream since the beginning. Nexus church had to make the hard call four weeks ago and shut down their building and move completely to online, but according the Lead Pastor Stacey […]
Bloomington-Normal women are making a difference in a variety of ways. Women in local government and politics are the voices and leaders of the Normal, Bloomington and McLean County communities. But what is it truly like for these women? Being a woman can completely change the nature of politics and local government. However, City Manager Pamela Reece believes Normal […]
Photo courtesy to Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill.- Despite the impact of COVID-19 on Spring 2020 Commencement ceremonies, Illinois State University wants to provide Spring and Summer 2020 graduates with as many elements of the typical commencement experience as possible. “Commencement ceremonies represent a chance to recognize the time and hard work each graduate has invested […]
Photo courtesy to District 87 website BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- Local parents try to adjust to the new way of life that has affected their home. “We struggle in our household,” said Dan Seaway, an employee at State Farm and parent of Devon. Devon is a student at Oakland Elementary School. Seaway is working from home during […]
Photo courtesy to United Way website BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- United Way of McLean County is responding to gaps in food access with a new collaborative effort to address hunger. This initiative brings together local businesses such as grocery stores, restaurants and local farmers to provide food for impacted families. “The aim is to stabilize food access […]
As we approach the end of Women’s History Month, it’s important to honor the women that help create a better community. Bloomington-Normal is made up of powerful women within the community, including many teachers, local politicians and women in media. From student-teachers to the elementary and administrative levels, women in education have proven to dedicate […]
Photo Courtesy to Bloomington Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) District 10 in Southern Illinois and A.A. groups are dealing with the present Coronavirus situation. The A.A. District 10’s General Service Office is providing guidance on health issues, but the office is not an authoritative body over A.A. groups, nor does it initiate […]
Photo courtesy to ISU’s Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Amid Governor Pritzker’s “Stay at Home” order and COVID-19 claiming more victims and taking more lives, Illinois State University President Larry Dietz sent a mass email today, March 27 to update students on how ISU is pushing forward. The Coronavirus rages on with 10 cases of COVID-19 […]