Trivia Tuesdays with Trish: Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WZND! Here is this week's installment of Trivia Tuesdays with Trish!
Uptown Normal protest separation of families
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 the organizers, Gene Howard, expands on the conditions of the detention centers where children are […]
Normal Planning Commission presents the New Cannabis Zoning Ordinances
NORMAL - The Normal town council held a meeting to amend the town Zoning Code to regulate adult-use cannabis facilities. The Planning Commission made their recommendation and presented it to the council. The Commission originally discussed expanding regulations in order to accommodate to nursing homes. Ultimately the commission decided to decrease those buffers in their proposed ordinance. The council was critical of the fact that commission did not deal with […]
Trivia Tuesdays with Trish: Bloopers!
All of this cold and rainy weather calls for a blooper reel! Keep an eye on our channel next Tuesday for a Thanksgiving themed episode. Check us out on social media! Twitter: @WZND Instagram: @WZND Facebook: 103.3 WZND Fuzed Radio Snapchat: @WZND103.3
Gas line rupture
BLOOMINGTON - Bloomington Police Department are asking people to avoid Washington St. and McLean St. due to a gas line rupture. The area is being blocked off as buildings near the gas leak were evacuated. According to Bloomington Police, the issue should be resolved by 8:30 p.m.
Seniors Shine in Victory Over Missouri State on Senior Day
NORMAL -Redbird seniors are leaving Hancock Stadium on a high note. Senior day opened with the ‘Birds defense forcing an early turnover on the second Missouri State drive of the day when cornerback Devin Taylor intercepted a tipped pass inside the attacking red zone, but an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty by the Redbirds pushed them fifteen yards back.That penalty would prove to be costly as the Bears’ defense would force a […]
Redbirds set for their last regular season home Game
NORMAL - Redbird Football will be looking to send the Seniors out on a high note in their final game at Hancock Stadium. After upsetting No. 4 SDSU last week, the No. 7 Illinois State Redbirds (7-3, 4-2 MVFC) look to make it two straight as they host the Missouri State Bears (1-8, 1-5 MVFC) on Senior Day. "They're a great group of guys," said Head Coach Brock Spack. "They've […]
Contract Extension for Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kristen Gillespie
NORMAL-Illinois State women’s basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie signed a two-year contract extension that runs through 2024. “I was just thrilled that President Dietz and Larry Lyons, our athletic director had enough belief in the direction our program has gone in the last two years to extend our staff that additional two years. I think that Illinois State is such a fantastic place and it could be a really special […]
Track & Field Head Coach Jeff Bovee Signs Two-Year Contract Extension
NORMAL-Illinos State Track & Field Head Coach Jeff Bovee signed a two-year contract extension through 2024.When asked about the decision making process of signing that extension, Coach Bovee explained his reasoning behind signing. “I’ve been at Illinois State for 13 years, going on year 14 so you know I have been here a long time and really love this place, I love this community, the university, and i just see […]