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BLOOMINGTON – The State Farm building has been a staple in downtown Bloomington since it’s construction began nearly 90 years ago. After the insurance giant moved all of it’s employees out of the building early last year, they are ready to move on. State Farm has reached an agreement with an unidentified company who is […]
PEORIA – Yesterday, Governor J.B Pritzker visited the Peoria Neighborhood House for the meals on wheels program to discuss economic plans and opportunities for people in communities across the state of Illinois. Pritzker says that he has helped Illinois by raising the minimum wage, as he believes that it will result in one million people […]
NORMAL – The Children’s Discovery Museum of Normal announced Thursday that they have received a $20,000 grant from State Farm to benefit its after school program. The generous grant will provide the financial assistance needed for the Innovation Institute Program that is in its 6th year partnership with the museum, Illinois State University and UNITY […]
NORMAL – This past Saturday, February 23rd was the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) Great Lakes Quarterfinals held at Illinois State University. Three of ISU’s a capella groups were competing this time around: Secondary Dominance, Clef Hangers and On The Brink of Normal. This quarterfinal was also On The Brink of Normal’s very first […]
NORMAL- On February 28th The American Democracy Project held a panel discussing critical social issues in Bloomington-Normal. Each of the three panelists are involved with different non-profit projects in the area. These were all projects that started small but have now grown to the point where they impact countless lives. Deb Helperin of the Illinois […]
NORMAL—A new senate bill was proposed in late January in an effort to level the playing field in Springfield. Republican State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington was added as chief co-sponsor of the bill Thursday. Senate bill 141, proposed by Democratic State Senator Andy Manar, would reduce the number of signatures that non-major parties, such […]
NORMAL – Illinois State University hosts its Redbird Regional Sales Competition to enhance the sales skills of students in a variety of role plays. The competition will benefit both business students and sales professionals in a competitive environment. Students can test their abilities and get feedback from professionals that will build relationships with clients for […]
BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police responded to a report of an armed subject and shots fired incident on the 800 block of East Washington Street. The cops arrived as the event was occurring, and several people fled the scene. Officers not only identified two adult victims and many witnesses, but were able to locate physical evidence […]
A history teacher at University High School is a finalist for the Golden Apple Award (Photo Courtesy Anthony Ferretti/WZND). NORMAL – Every teacher deserves an apple, but only a few receive a golden apple. Bob Fitzgerald is among 32 finalists for this award that is given annually to an individual in Illinois for their excellence […]
NORMAL – At 11:24 this morning, the Normal Fire Department responded to a call from Moe’s Southwest Grill on Bradford Lane in Normal. A Toyota RAV4 crashed through the front entrance of the business, causing serious damage and injuring patrons. Normal Fire Department Public Information Officer Matt Swaney described the scene. “When we arrived we […]