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Photo courtesy to Stefanie Smith Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Running for the U.S. Congress in the Illinois District 13 is Stefanie Smith. With the results hours away Smith shared that she is not excited about this election, in fact she’s disappointed. “Not postponing the primary is an egregious violation of public health and trust,” said […]
Photo courtesy to Town of Normal Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- As a response to the Coronavirus, Normal will be canceling several events and closing down several locations. The Town of Normal’s Cultural Arts Department will temporarily close to the public starting on Saturday, March 14 to help limit large gatherings for the health and safety […]
Photo courtesy to Black Lives Matter Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- The Bloomington-Normal chapter of Black Lives Matter believes that cash bail is all about access to money and not about keeping the community safe. A new coalition of law enforcement organizations formed Mar. 2 to oppose the efforts in the General Assembly to end cash […]
NORMAL, Ill.- To celebrate Therapeutic Recreation Month, the Student Fitness Center held their annual Adaptapalooza event on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Adaptapalooza has been a yearly event and is in its sixth year. This event lets people participate in physical activities adjusted for those with disabilities. This is one way the university is taking strides to execute their pillar of diversity and inclusion. ISU Instructional Professor of Parks […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A 21-year-old Bloomington man charged with sexual assault of a minor appeared in court Friday, Feb. 21 for an arraignment hearing. Brandon L. Umstattd was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault with a victim under 13 and aggravated sexual abuse. Umstattd was arrested in earlier this February following a long-term investigation by […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University is recognizing Black History month through lived experiences and real people. The Atlanta Child Murders was a series of killings that took place in Atlanta between 1979 and 1981. Up to 28 children were murdered, and Wayne Williams was convicted in 1981. The killings seemed to […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A Bloomington orthopedic surgeon is faced with several sexual assault charges and pleads not guilty. Shaun Kink was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault of a person with a disability, a Class X felony; other felony charges of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault and criminal sexual abuse. Kink’s attorney, Peter […]
Photo courtesy of Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation’s website NORMAL, Ill. – This February, the Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation is planning a variety of events to fundraise for its program, which will help the health of the community. These events will feature dance, fitness and workout. Executive Director Lisa Slater said, “What we want is for people to […]
Photo courtesy of the Grossinger Motors Arena Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The first time ever this Saturday at 5 p.m. the Grossinger Motors Arena will host Bourbon, Brews, BBQ & Blues all in one place. Marketing Coordinator Hannah Shey explained the importance of including local businesses and how the B-4 Festival is designed to bring […]
NORMAL – Earlier this afternoon there was a protest on the separation of families in Uptown Normal. Protesters gathered to raise awareness of the poor conditions children face in detention centers after being separated from their families. The protests are inspired by a speaker that conducted interviews with children at the dentition centers. One of […]