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NORMAL, Ill. – A Bloomington orthopedic surgeon is faced with several sexual assault charges and pleads not guilty. Shaun Kink was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault of a person with a disability, a Class X felony; other felony charges of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault and criminal sexual abuse. Kink’s attorney, Peter […]
NORMAL, Ill.- For over a year, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees local union 32-36 has been trying to negotiate a fair contract with Illinois State University. On Monday nearly 50 staff, faculty, students and other supporters rallied outside of The Nelson Smith building before the bargaining committee met with university […]
NORMAL, Ill.-Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker came to the Illinois State University campus yesterday, to announce that over $52 million left in capital funding will be for the renovation of facilities in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. “With this investment, we’re giving ISU’s current and future students a world-class education in a world-class facility, and we’re giving students the tools to […]
Photo courtesy of Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation’s website NORMAL, Ill. – This February, the Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation is planning a variety of events to fundraise for its program, which will help the health of the community. These events will feature dance, fitness and workout. Executive Director Lisa Slater said, “What we want is for people to […]
Photo courtesy the Student Health Services Homepage NORMAL, Ill.- Local and ISU health officials are working with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor the Coronavirus outbreak that started in Wuhan, China. “At this time the level of risk to the public remains low, however, if […]
Photo courtesy of the Grossinger Motors Arena Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The first time ever this Saturday at 5 p.m. the Grossinger Motors Arena will host Bourbon, Brews, BBQ & Blues all in one place. Marketing Coordinator Hannah Shey explained the importance of including local businesses and how the B-4 Festival is designed to bring […]
NORMAL, Ill.- On Tuesday, January 21 the Normal Town council gathered for their regular meeting and were pressed by the Climate Action campaign to adopt and implement a plan that is designed to protect Normal citizens from extreme weather. The Bloomington and Normal councils have not had any plans in place to protect and serve those within the […]
NORMAL – Two vehicles were involved in a car accident on the intersection of Dale and Kingsley St. South bound on Kingsley, a red truck hit the rear corner panel of a white Tesla while making a lane change. The car rolled onto its side causing the Kingsley and Dale St. intersection to be blocked. […]
(Photo Courtesy of Nord for Normal Facebook Page) NORMAL — The Normal Town Council will host the first-ever Citizen Summit from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Normal Community Activity Center. The event, otherwise known as a community conversation, is an opportunity for citizens to provide input as to what direction they would like to see […]
(Photo Courtesy of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Facebook page.) BLOOMINGTON – The Recreation and Cultural Arts and Fleet Feet Bloomington will host its annual Ugliest Sweater run this Saturday at 1:00 with Bloomington Parks The Event will offer both a 1.5 mile and a 3-mile non- competitive run or walk in Miller park. The event […]