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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Bloomington City Council held their first meeting of the month on October 9. All items present on the consent agenda passed unanimously except for item 7L, which had been removed for discussion. The proposed item moved to process all Local Business Tax filings electronically. To prevent the city from absorbing the cost […]
Photo provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – The U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Illinois State University No. 65 in Best Value Schools. This achievement considers the average cost and academic quality of institutions nationwide. Illinois State’s Executive Director of Admissions and Recruitment Marketing Jeff Mavros reports the university has earned this […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Carle BroMenn will host The Shining Light Infant Memorial Service to honor children who have passed. Families will gather on Saturday night to honor their lost babies and support each other. RNC-OB at Carle BroMenn Medical Center Keli Sidebottom describes the goal to offer a way to remember those babies that they […]
Photo of Jasper provided by Melissa Livesay BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Jasper’s Java, Bloomington’s newest coffee shop, will have a grand opening on Saturday, October 14th. Melissa Livesay, one of the owners, had some information to say about the background of the coffee shop. Livesay said, “The grand opening will include food trucks, live music and […]
Photo provided by the Ecology Action Center NORMAL, Ill. – Every year, the Ecology Action Center (EAC) in the Normal community offers workshops for constructing rain barrels and compost bins. These workshops, typically held in the summer and fall, have gained popularity among eco-conscious individuals. Educational Coordinator at EAC Katie Vogler highlights the importance of […]
Photo provided by Illinois Art Station NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois Art Station (IAS) provides activities and events for children and families of all backgrounds to get experience in the arts. Located on East Vernon Avenue in Normal, Illinois, the non-profit Illinois Art Station hosts events for the community to get involved with the arts. The […]
Photo provided by the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – After a 32-year-long career, Bloomington Fire Chief Eric West has announced his intention to retire in early December, ending a career he said he has enjoyed every minute of. West didn’t envision himself working as a firefighter. He talked about the other plans he had […]
Photo provided by the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. – This fall, the town of Normal has seen construction become increasingly more common around major streets such as College and Vernon Avenue. As construction takes over the streets of Normal, drivers are forced to discover alternate routes. These main road projects are tackling resurfacing and […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Town Council held their first council meeting of the month on October 2. The meeting was brief, featuring little beyond regular business under the agenda. The items under this cumulative agenda were passed unanimously. Council Member Chemberly Harris was absent from the meeting. Council Member Kathleen Lorenz asked about the […]
Photo provided by the Student Government Association NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) is working toward getting a new resolution passed to keep landlords out of student apartments without notice. On campus, the SGA works to ensure student voices are heard and student interests are met. In recent complaints from the […]