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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Police Department will be revised by the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP) from Nov 20th through Nov 22nd, in their efforts to remain an accredited police department, a status they first earned in 2019. ILEAP will go into the station to ensure procedures, standards and policies are up to […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – On Nov. 17, Bloomington held the inaugural Local Hero Expo at the Grossinger Motors Arena. This event sheds light on those that work to keep the community safe. It was also a chance for members of the community to learn more and show their interest in the jobs of a local hero. […]
Image Courtesy of McLean County Democrats NORMAL, Ill. – The McLean County Democrats held their annual Obama Legacy Dinner last Friday, Nov. 10, in the Brown Ballroom of Illinois State University. The event is centered around raising funds for two scholarships for students in the local area. The Obama Legacy scholarship is awarded to one […]
Photo provided by Normal Police Department NORMAL, Ill. – The Firehouse Subs Foundation granted $23,000 to the Normal Police Department. In this process, money was given to first responders for equipment, specifically AEDs for squad cars. The Firehouse Public Safety Foundation awards money to first responders for various projects. Chief of Police Steve Petrilli talked […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington City Council held its first council meeting of the month on November 13. Public comments addressed concerns about the city. Among these were apprehensions regarding the structural integrity and safety of Bloomington’s roadways, with specific emphasis on sidewalks lagging behind in compliance with handicap accessibility standards, unattended potholes and a […]
Image Courtesy of Normal Marching Band NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Marching Band has been invited to perform in the 2025 New Year’s Day Parade in London, England. The group is comprised of Normal Community and Normal West high school members. The London New Year’s Day Parade Committee had various people stationed throughout the United […]
Photo provided by Janna Alshabah BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Local high school senior Janna Alshabah founded local political group “Free Palestine Blono.” Joined by friend Farah Bassyouni, the group held a rally in Uptown Normal to speak out on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The rally reflected the mission of their group, to speak out against what they […]
Image Courtesy of Carle Health This article has been updated to reflect that the convenient care location on Empire Street is open. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Carle BroMenn medical center moved their convenient care center on College avenue to Empire Street on Nov. 1. On Nov. 1 the Carle BroMenn convenient care center on 1437 East […]
Photo provided by Steve Fast NORMAL, Ill. – Heartland Community College hosted its “Justice Denied” event on Wednesday, November 8. Guest speakers, Kristine Bunch and Patrick Pursley, spoke about their journey through the criminal justice system and their years lost to wrongful conviction. This was the second time Heartland organized this event by many faculty […]
Photo provided by OSF Healthcare BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois Wesleyan Athletics and OSF Healthcare have announced an official partnership between the two organizations. The two groups have entered into an exclusive three-year long agreement in which OSF will provide medical care for all IWU student athletes with the possibility to renew after the three years […]