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Photo courtesy to McLean County Public Health Department’s Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now able to conduct testing for the Coronavirus, making Illinois the first state to be able to do testing in state. Communication Specialist Dion McNeal said the IDPH was able to successfully complete their chemical […]
NORMAL, ILL.- There isn’t much more you can ask for than a fitness group that encourages you to bring your kids with. Fit4MOM is a fitness program that does not require a baby sitter. Community Manager Alicia Wheeler said the program started about a year ago. “Fit4MOM is a work out program that is designed […]
(Photo courtesy of OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Facebook page) NORMAL, Ill. – In honor of National Wear Red Day, OSF health officials discuss ways in which individuals can effectively pursue heart health. OSF Media Relations Specialist Libby Allison explained the common misconceptions surrounding heart health. While heart disease is stereotypically attached to men, older […]
Photo courtesy to Illinois State University’s website NORMAL, Ill.- Early voting for the March primary begins this week for Illinoisans. Although the primary election is not officially until March 17, voters can start casting their ballot as early as Thursday. The State Board of Elections spokesperson Matt Dietrich expects a lot of voters to utilize this service. […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Town Council discussed renewing the lease Normal has with the Illinois State University Galleries in the Uptown Circle. Illinois State University has been in contract with Normal since their first lease in 2013 when the university put $2 million into renovating what started as a dirt floor room in the parking […]
Normal, Ill. – In the case of Felstead v. U-High, a Motion to Dismiss was held Monday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m in McLean County courthouse. Thomas and Heidi Felstead’s son’s admission to U-High was reversed after University Police found that he created a fake Snapchat in March 2019 with the intent to acquire nude […]
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 […]