Courtney Conroy
Image Courtesy of National Register of Historic Places BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The former State Farm building in downtown Bloomington will soon be redeveloped into a $68 million housing project. Following a meeting on April 14, the City of Bloomington and Urban Equity Partners (UEP) reached an agreement on the proposals, with construction expected to begin […]
Photo Courtesy of Getty/J. David Ake NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State University officials are unsure of how the Trump administration’s Department of Education shutdown will impact the university and greater field of education ISU’s School of Teaching and Learning Professor Ben Wellenreiter addressed the uncertainty surrounding the possible closure. “I have seen, though it’s still […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – The Queer Ed Birds club at Illinois State University is creating a supportive space for LGBTQIA+ students and educators. Led by President Ellis Kent, the group is making strides in creating a platform where students can speak with professionals from the queer community, particularly those working […]
Image courtesy of the Town of Normal official website NORMAL, Ill. — With 10 years of service on the Normal Town Council, Lorenz feels ready to take on the role of Normal Mayor “It’s just a gut feeling,” Lorenz said. “I feel ready now based on professional and then council experience.” Lorenz has an extensive background […]
Image Courtesy of Next To Normal Story Slam BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — “Next To Normal Story Slam” is a local event where the storytellers of the community can come together and share with the crowd. Next to Normal Co-host and Coordinator Devon Lovell, created the event in 2018 as a platform for the community to share […]
NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State University has introduced a new mobile app designed to streamline access to campus services for both students and visitors. ISU Director of IT for the Division of Student Affairs, Rob Bailey, collaborated with a vendor to develop the app. It offers a unified platform for services typically accessed through a […]
Photo Courtesy of American Red Cross NORMAL, Ill. — The Central Illinois chapter of the American Red Cross is working to provide relief for those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Since Jan. 7, Southern California has been battling severe wildfires that have spread across the metropolitan area. Four fires remain active out of […]
Image courtesy of the Aurora Police Department BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – As December approaches, Bloomington officers are getting set to give back to the community by hosting their annual Shop with a Hero event on Dec 12. Formerly known as “Shop with a Cop,” the nationwide program serves low-income families during the holiday season. In partnership […]
Photo Courtesy of Farr Associates Architecture and Design NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State University’s “Students for Justice in Palestine” held a march in Uptown Normal to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Over the past year, students at ISU have formed “Students for Justice in Palestine,” an organization dedicated to advocating for Palestinian […]
NORMAL, Ill. —With December nearing, the number of shoppers and students visiting Uptown for holiday shopping is expected to nearly double, sparking concerns over retail theft. Normal Police Officer Brad Park advised the Uptown community to be alert with this potential occurrence. “Retailers here throughout Bloomington-Normal are upping their game to make sure retail thefts […]