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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 […]
NORMAL – Earlier this afternoon there was a protest on the separation of families in Uptown Normal. Protesters gathered to raise awareness of the poor conditions children face in detention centers after being separated from their families. The protests are inspired by a speaker that conducted interviews with children at the dentition centers. One of […]
NORMAL – The Normal town council held a meeting to amend the town Zoning Code to regulate adult-use cannabis facilities. The Planning Commission made their recommendation and presented it to the council. The Commission originally discussed expanding regulations in order to accommodate to nursing homes. Ultimately the commission decided to decrease those buffers in their […]
BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police Department are asking people to avoid Washington St. and McLean St. due to a gas line rupture. The area is being blocked off as buildings near the gas leak were evacuated. According to Bloomington Police, the issue should be resolved by 8:30 p.m.
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Planning Commission held a public hearing taking a closer look at zoning. The hearing focused on adult-use permits in the agriculture, business, and manufacturing zones in the City of Bloomington. The Planning Commission wanted to gather the public for comment so that they can make a recommendation back to council.The commission […]