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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Bloomington’s water problems are nearly solved with Lake Bloomington once again being used for drinking water. In late January, the Bloomington Water Department started getting complaints about the taste of the water in town. Algae blooms are not uncommon in the lakes but are usually in the summer. Due to volatile weather […]
NORMAL, Ill. — New York Times Bestselling Author Suzanne Collins’ best known for her book trilogy “The Hunger Games” has been sparking conversation on social media following the release of her novel “Sunrise on the Reaping.” The fourth book in the book universe focuses on the beloved trilogy character Haymitch Abernathy. The novel takes readers […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University has officially renamed its Indoor Practice Facility as the OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center, marking a significant milestone in its partnership with OSF HealthCare. To celebrate the new partnership, ISU and OSF HealthCare held an open house event, offering the community an opportunity to learn more about the collaboration […]
Image courtesy of the Office of International Engagement website NORMAL, Ill. – Several international students at Illinois State University have had their visas unexpectedly revoked, part of a broader immigration policy shift by the Trump administration that’s now sending shockwaves through university communities across the country. The Director of Media Relations and Strategic Communications […]
Image Courtesy of National Register of Historic Places BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The former State Farm building in downtown Bloomington will soon be redeveloped into a $68 million housing project. Following a meeting on April 14, the City of Bloomington and Urban Equity Partners (UEP) reached an agreement on the proposals, with construction expected to begin […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Police Department has introduced its new therapy dog, Pawfficer Korg, to ISU’s campus. Following his predecessor Pawfficer Sage, Korg’s main job is to support students and faculty on campus with transitional and emotional needs. “Pawfficer Korg’s job is simply to make people smile. He helps people get through […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – One of the reasons the Bloomington Bison got brought to town was to boost inner city spending. Now, with their inaugural season in the books, Bloomington’s Director of Arts And Entertainment, Anthony Nelson, is already seeing the impact. “Downtown businesses and the arena’s anchor tent have done wonders for foot traffic before […]
Image courtesy of Gamma Phi Circus NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus was performed the 96 annual home show this weekend. Every show is centered around a theme – this year’s was revealed by Circus Program Director Rainie Themer Bosquet, as well as other elements of the long standing show “This […]
Image courtesy of ISU Army ROTC BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – In 1943, Private First Class Robert Bryant was reported Missing In Action while fighting in Italy during World War II. He was a Bloomington resident, and now after 81 years, his remains will finally be returned to his family. Wayne Kirkpatrick is a member of Rolling […]
Image courtesy of the Bloomington Bison BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – With the first-ever Bloomington Bison season coming to a close, Director of Media Relations & Broadcasting Andy Zilch is reflecting on the team’s first year and shares what’s next for the franchise. “With this being the first season, it obviously posed different challenges. I think our […]