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Photo courtesy to Heartland Community College Facebook page NORMAL, Ill – A day after Illinois State University responded, Heartland Community College has extended spring break until March 20th. HCC decided to extended the break to prepare and respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The college will remain with regular office hours during the extended spring […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- At this time the specimen collection is done in McLean County by healthcare providers and testing is done at the State Public Health Labs for anyone that meets CDC criteria. There have been less than five individuals tested for COVID-19 in McLean County as of March 12. The […]
Photo courtesy to Young America Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- In response to ISU’s March 11 announcement that all university operated housing will be closed until further notice, Young America Realty will offer temporary housing rent free to accommodate dormitory residents. In an email sent March 12 Young America Realty temporary housing will be offered on […]
Photo courtesy to CDC Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- the Illinois State Univeristy’s American Democracy project understands that COVID-19 and the University’s extension of Spring Break will impact the upcoming Primary Election on March 17. ADP sent out an email and stated, “Because civic engagement is a core value of Illinois State University, we would like […]
Photo courtesy to Black Lives Matter Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- The Bloomington-Normal chapter of Black Lives Matter believes that cash bail is all about access to money and not about keeping the community safe. A new coalition of law enforcement organizations formed Mar. 2 to oppose the efforts in the General Assembly to end cash […]
Photo courtesy to CDC Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. – Amid Coronavirus fear, Illinois State University announced it will be extending spring break until March 23 and resume class April 12 through online classes or other instructional methods. The World Health Organization declared the spread of the Coronavirus as a pandemic. “That the time frame may […]
Photo courtesy to Downtown Bloomington’s Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The First Friday of the month marks First Friday in Downtown Bloomington. This event focuses on engaging the community, especially local downtown business and young local talent. This Frist Friday is a little different. A Downtown Bloomington Association representative Nora Jewkawitz expanded on what is unique […]
Photo courtesy to State Representative Tom Bennett’s Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- State Representative Tom Bennett is sponsoring legislation during the spring legislative session which extends the statute of limitations for a violation of perjury from three years to seven years. Bennett said, “If someone lies on the stand, and puts someone who really should not be in jail, should […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Normal’s Urban forest will be receiving the attention it needs with the approval of a resource group who will be taking inventory of all of trees in the area. The Normal Town council approved a contract with Davey’s Resource Group for over $40,000 to enable the group to conduct a street tree inventory. Director of Parks and Recreation Doug […]
Photo courtesy to the NAACP Facebook page NORMAL,Ill.- A NAACP event at Heartland community college took a historical perspective and prioritized Native American tribes who’s land was built on Heartland. The NAACP also localize the discrimination issues and encouraged minority students to speak up about the injustices that face our community. The event focused on […]