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NORMAL, Ill.- The 2020 Census has many faces behind the operation that happens only once every 10 years. Among these faces are those who are Census takers. Census takers are the data collectors and the first step to fulfilling the demands of the US Constitution. But what did this job look like in the middle […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- The Ecology Action Center announced today. Sept. 14,2020 that four Bloomington-Normal nonprofit agencies are among the first in McLean County selected for solar projects through the Illinois Solar for All program. The solar projects were selected on Wednesday, Sept. 9, and are subject to the approval of the Illinois […]
Photo courtesy the NAACP Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Local black community advocacy groups are reacting to a long history of violence. The Bloomington-Normal chapter of NAACP is elated after over 1,000 people gathered on Sunday, May 31. The NAACP Vice-President Carla Campbell-Jackson said, “Our event was extremely successful and was without incident. We are pleased […]
Women have come a long way since the early decades that created gender roles and sexist expectations for women. In most businesses, men used to conquer the field. Fortunately, the strong will of women has changed this and is continuing to do so today. As March is dedicated to celebrating these empowering women, it is an appropriate time to honor women closer to home in the community. […]
Photo courtesy to McLean County Sheriff Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- As the rate of COVID-19 cases continue to climb, incarcerated individuals and employed staff at the McLean County Jail are at heightened risk for contracting the virus. In response, the Black Lives Matter chapter of Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington-Normal Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, and […]
NORMAL, ILL.- There isn’t much more you can ask for than a fitness group that encourages you to bring your kids with. Fit4MOM is a fitness program that does not require a baby sitter. Community Manager Alicia Wheeler said the program started about a year ago. “Fit4MOM is a work out program that is designed […]
NORMAL, Ill.- On Tuesday, January 21 the Normal Town council gathered for their regular meeting and were pressed by the Climate Action campaign to adopt and implement a plan that is designed to protect Normal citizens from extreme weather. The Bloomington and Normal councils have not had any plans in place to protect and serve those within the […]
NORMAL- One of the most well-known hotels in Bloomington-Normal, The Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, is undergoing their first ever renovations since opening their doors in 2009. The Marriott brand as a whole is experiencing rebranding efforts, per the introduction of the Marriott Bonvoy rewards program, and this renovation is no exception. General Manager, Migidi […]
NORMAL – The One Voice Task Force, led by the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council, will make their annual trip to Washington, D.C. from March 5th through 7th to meet with Illinois’ congressional delegation. The purpose of the project is to try to receive government funding for various local projects. This year, they are focusing on […]
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