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Photo provided by Josh Walker BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – In the Bloomington-Normal area, there are several warming centers that the county has organized. These centers are short term locations where people can get out of dangerous temperatures to prevent injury or loss of life. They are for citizens to utilize in extreme cold weather during the […]
Photo provided by Anthony Nelson BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – On Jan. 26, 2024, the City of Bloomington held a press conference to announce the name of the city’s new hockey team. In cooperation with the ECHL minor-league hockey division, the Bloomington Bison will come to city of Bloomington. In 2023, Hallett Sports and Entertainment reached out […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Town of Normal is holding a Water Report Cover Contest to help educate and engage local students about water usage. The contest is for students in grades 3-5. Participating students will create art relating to water and water facts, using information from the town’s annual quality water report. Students can submit […]
Photo courtesy of Heartland Community College NORMAL, Ill. – Heartland Community College is showcasing an interactive sculpture exhibit, “PERENNIAL OPTIMISM 2.0,” by artist David Dow. The collection, inspired by both resilient perennial plants and extraordinary women in the community, is on display at the Joe McCauley Gallery until March 29, 2024. Dow’s collection tells a […]
Photo provided by Director Eric Hodges NORMAL, Ill. – On Monday, Jan. 15, 2023, Illinois State University sent a university-wide message, alerting the close of the university and its operations for the following day due to predicted wind chills. The following week on Jan. 22, ISU closed campus and all operations once again beginning at […]
Photo provided by Heartland Community College NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois Community College Board has recently awarded nearly $10 million to community colleges across Illinois. Heartland Community College received approximately $525,000 for its REV UP initiative, which supports job training and education in the Electronic Vehicle industry. Heartland Community College’s Assistant to the President Steve […]
Photo provided by Janessa Williams NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal and Bloomington Human Relations Commission is holding their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon in the Brown Ballroom on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 1-3 p.m. The event has been running for the past 48 years and also includes the presentation of the “I Have […]
Photo provided by the Office of Congressman Eric Sorenson NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois District 17 Congressman Eric Sorensen delivered a speech on the House floor in support of workers have the right to bargain collectively. Sorenson’s district covers a northwest section of the state, including parts of McLean County. His speech condemns attempts to overturn […]
Photo provided by the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. – For Christmas, the Town of Normal is bringing Santa Claus to Uptown Normal for “Santa’s Station.” The ongoing events are located at the Mark R. Peterson Plaza, between Uptown Station and the Children’s Discovery Museum. The celebration began December 2 and runs until Christmas Eve. […]
Photo provided by the Miller Park Zoo BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Miller Park Zoo is currently holding a fundraiser selling animal imprinted ornaments with all funds going towards the zoo. Presents for Paws is a fundraiser started two years ago as a way to raise money to purchase enrichment items for the animals in the […]