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NORMAL – This weekend Rivian held a public open house event showcasing new vehicle models. Rivian set up in Uptown Normal bringing in many students, members of the community, and Governor JB Pritzker. CEO Scaringe was in attendance at the showcase and engaged with people in Uptown Normal. Matt Tall, vice president of manufacturing for […]
BLOOMINGTON – On Oct. 14 the Bloomington town council opened their meeting declaring the month of October of 2019 as community month. Mayor Tari Renner recognized Oct. 24 as national polio day and proclaimed indigenous people day on the second Monday in October. Renner encouraged other townships to not only recognize indigenous people’s day on […]
(Photo courtesy of Health Promotion and Wellness at Illinois State Facebook page) NORMAL – Illinois State’s Health Promotion and Wellness department have brought back its annual Koru 1.0 Mindfulness course. The course returned to Illinois State University this past Thursday night at McCormick Hall. The four-week course’s purpose is to help with learning about and […]
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 […]