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BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- A member of the Bloomington Planning Commission is putting her best foot forward to run for Ward 3. Over twenty years ago, Sheila Montney moved to Bloomington by herself with only her dogs to keep her company, and she has never looked back. Originally from a small town in Arkansas, Montney grew up […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – A Bloomington native and Illinois State University alumni is running in the primary for Ward Seven. Municipal elections are on April 6th and there’s a Bloomington primary on February 23rd. There are five candidates running to represent Ward Seven. Candidates include Daniel Freburg, incumbent Mollie Ward, June Peterson-Middlebrooks, Correta L. Jackson and Kelby Cumpston. Kelby Cumpston was raised in […]
Photo courtesy to Mike Straza website BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- There are three mayoral candidates for the city of Bloomington. Among them is a 37-year Bloomington native that says he wants to build on all that is good and exciting about the community. Mike Straza describes himself as a passionate entrepreneur as someone who has started and […]
Photo courtesy to Bloomington Police Dept. Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, IL ‐ Today, Jan. 30 at approximately 12:45 a.m., Bloomington police officers were dispatched to Main St., Bloomington, right outside of Downtown Bloomington bar Daddios, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found two adult females on the East sidewalk, both with multiple gunshot […]
Photo courtesy to Crunch Fitness Facebook NORMAL, Ill.- Starting a business, doing yoga or working hard at school are some items on people’s New Year’s resolutions lists. A popular goal that individuals try to reach each year is going to the gym or staying in shape. Recently, Crunch Fitness has opened a new location in […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Bars have been packed since Governor JB Pritzker moved McLean County to region two restrictions. A video of a packed Daddios, in Downtown Bloomington has been circulating. College-aged people are the hardest-hit age group for COVID-19 in McLean County. Student Government Association member Djimon Lewis says he continues to stay safe. Although, Lewis […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- People all across the country found a reason to celebrate Saturday after Joe Biden was projected as President of the United States. Within hours of the announcement, Ward 6 Alderwoman Jenn Carrillo put together an event titled, “YOU’RE FIRED. A Community Farewell to 45.” “Electing somebody like Joe Biden- I mean, I don’t […]
BLOOMINGTON-Ill. – Last night the Bloomington City Council was presented with the Public Arts Commission ordinance again. This topic was delayed after council members had questions about their funding for this project. If approved, a seven person commission would be created to oversee all art put in public spaces in Bloomington. Three council members still […]
Photo courtesy to West Bloomington Revitalization Project Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- A new mural on Bloomington’s west side isn’t just a reminder of the racial inequality that is rooted in the nation, but also the wall art that expresses the voices of children from the Bloomington-Normal Boys and Girls Club. IWU student Yovana Milosevic provided […]
Photo courtesy to McLean County Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- On the ballot this Election, Nov. 3, you may seen the race for State’s Attorney. But, as a voter, do you know the ins and outs of the position? State’s Attorney Don Knapp will appear solo on the ballot, but he oversees the entire State’s Attorney […]