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NORMAL- Monday evening Normal town council discussed the bill proposed by the state of Illinois regarding recreational marijuana business locations. The council will vote to either prohibit or allow cultivation centers, infusers and dispensaries within the township of Normal. Businesses would have to operate under a permit or special use process. Brian Day from the […]
(Picture courtesy of Rockford Airport Facebook) Rockford- Governor J.B Pritzker celebrated the Rockford’s International airport growth Monday evening. The airport was awarded one of the fastest-growing cargo airports in the world. Pritzker joined other city officials as he spoke on the progress the city has made and what to expect in the future. The airport […]
NORMAL – Students at Illinois State University marched across the quad Monday chanting “This fake diversity has got to go.” Protestors gathered in front of Hovey Hall, ISU’s administration building, to protest the treatment of diverse students on campus. Students claimed they have dealt with discrimination for years. Examples ranged from metal detectors being required […]
NORMAL – Illinois State University students will not be the only ones flocking around campus this weekend. The Dean of Students will offer a variety of activities around campus as part of Family Weekend. Family Weekend is an annual tradition that gives families a chance to experience campus life together. “The main focus of […]
NORMAL -Normal Theater held a presentation called “Survivors: Local Stories of Domestic Violence” earlier this week in light of domestic violence awareness month. Illinois State University’s Professor Shelly Clevenger and her criminal justice victimology class, in coordination with the YWCA Stepping Stone and Neville House hosted the event. Clevenger expands on the inspiration for the […]
NORMAL – Normal Public Library hosted First Amendment attorney Donald Craven for a program free speech and free press in the Trump Era. A debate about “fake news,” some differing views on the medias place in society and concerns about journalistic business practices followed Cravens presentation. Craven quoted Thomas Jefferson in saying, “were it left […]
NORMAL – Student Health Services and the Mennonite College of Nursing has partnered up for its fourth year to host the flu shot clinic At Illinois State University. The clinic was held for students, faculty, and staff at the Bone Student Center over the span of multiple days. The clinic provided the chance for the […]
NORMAL – The 25th anniversary of a local business in uptown isn’t the only thing that has them celebrating. The Children’s Discovery Museum has been awarded a pair of grants by the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation (IPCF) last month. They have also received grants from PNC and State Farm. The money from the grants will […]
Normal – On Oct. 1 the Civil Service council held a meeting discussing the homecoming events the council will be hosting this year. The council is made up of staff that represent the interests and concerns of their departments and the student body. At the meeting, the council worked on collaborating on interesting events for […]
Normal – The city of Bloomington held a joint meeting with Bloomington city council, Normal town council, and McLean County Board. The meeting was held Monday night at the Illinois State University Alumni Center and was open to the public. It was made up three presentations on different programs and developments that will impact Bloomington-Normal. […]