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Photo provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Dean of the Mennonite College of Nursing Judy Neubrander has been named as a fellow for the American Council on Education (ACE.) Neubrander will be given the task of going to different institutions to learn skills that she will be able to bring back to Illinois […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Cat’s Meow Cafe is Bloomington’s first cat cafe, providing patrons a place to enjoy local brews and friendly felines at the same time. Upon entering, there is a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cafe has partnered with a local rescue group to provide a temporary home for up to 13 cats […]
Photo provided by Normal Parks and Recreation Department NORMAL, Ill. – The Town of Normal celebrated the 125th Anniversary of Fell Park on September 17th. Actor portrayals of Jesse and Hester Fell spoke on the history of Fell Park and how it came to belong to the city. The mayor wrote a proclamation that […]
Photo provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Interim President Andover Tarhule presented Illinois State University’s State of the University Address on September 21. He addressed the university’s successes and advancements that will be made within the academic year. He began by acknowledging fellow members and thanking them for their dedication to their work […]
Photo provided by Heartland Community College NORMAL, Ill. – Music matters. At least, that has been the backbone to one man’s life. With a career that can be traced back to 2001, a Heartland Community College professor has been honored by the Royal Conservatory of Music with an award of excellence. Professor of music at […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The state of Illinois officially ended cash bail on September 18, implementing the most controversial section of Governor J.B. Pritzker’s SAFE-T Act. The Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act was signed in 2021 but its biggest change to the criminal justice system did not go into effect until this week. […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Town Council held their second council meeting of the month on September 18. With strong numbers on the books, the Normal Town Council presented Monday their fiscal year financial trend and condition report, which showed positive growth and outlooks for the town of Normal. Though last year’s report showed positive trends […]
NORMAL, Ill. – On a campus consistently plugged into the newest technological craze, the north side of Normal holds a beautiful place to unwind and unplug. The Horticulture Center is a 23-acre garden/observatory, and is home to various flowers and crops, complete with informational placards for many of the plants. The center is available to […]
Bloomington, Ill. – On September 6, John McIntyre resigned as Mclean County Board Chair, shocking the Bloomington-Normal community. Vice Chair Elizabeth Johnston stepped into his position temporarily until a new Chair could be appointed during the County Board Meeting on September 14. However, during the meeting, a board member representing the Democratic Party was denied […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington City Council held their first council meeting of the month on September 11. City Manager Tim Gleason was sure to be gleeful after Monday’s meeting, which resulted in the approval of a 5% pay raise for Gleason, totaling an annual salary just under $220,000 for the city manager of Bloomington. […]