Photo Courtesy of Association of Latin American Students Facebook NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State Association of Latin American Students is working to educate students on the importance of voting for the Latinx community. Last week ALAS worked with the Center for Community Engagement to provide a presentation and discussion on the importance of the Latinx vote. The event, "Tu Voto Importa" aimed to explain the different ways to vote […]
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 office. The office is comprised of two divisions: criminal and civil. Most people know what […]
Photo courtesy to Normal Theatre Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Theatre reopened for in-person showings this month. A New York artist paints art to be a coping device during a pandemic. From Oct. 1-4 the Manhattan short film festival was shown in the reopening of the Normal Theatre. Upon reopening, the theater will operate at a reduced capacity of 50 guests. Tickets can be purchased in-person at the box […]
Photo courtesy Bill Salyer/ISU Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Redbird men's basketball held their first practice of the season Wednesday afternoon at Redbird Arena, but things looked a little different. Coaches and personnel wore their masks while the majority of the arena seats were pushed in to have space for a makeshift weight room. Meanwhile, the players on the court are preparing for their first game 42 days from now at […]
Photo courtesy Lauri Riddell/ISU Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - The echoes of basketballs bouncing off the hardwood of Doug Collins Court was heard on Wednesday as the Illinois State women’s basketball team returned to practice in anticipation of the 2020-21 season. That season is set to start in late November, as the Redbirds will compete in six non-conference contests ahead of their Missouri Valley Conference season. The Redbirds will be on the road against Northern Illinois, Southern […]
Photo courtesy Bloomington PD BLOOMINGOTN, Ill.- The McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder is releasing the following information regarding a fatality from the incident that occurred in the 1600 block of Iowa St. on October 12th, 2020. Pronounced dead at 4:31 p.m. Oct. 12th, at OSF St. Joseph’s Medical Center was 20-year old, Bloomington man Jaleel Johnson. Preliminary autopsy opinion indicates that Johnson died from a single gunshot wound of the […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State's Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is working on educating students and first-time voters on the election. After multiple events for National Voter Education week, events will continue to prepare students for the election. Last week they partnered with multiple organization to host a variety of events. This included a film screening, trivia on local candidates, and a focus on the importance of voting […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The Bloomington City Council was presented with a plan to extend the Constitution Trail last night. The Council was asked to vote on an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Grant that would fund the construction for the project. The extension of the trail would go from Lafayette Street to Hamilton Road. It would give more neighborhoods, such as the Hilltop Mobile Homes, better access to commercial areas. “There are […]
Photo Courtesy ISU Redbirds Twitter account NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University's Athletic Department recently launched the public phase of a new fundraiser. The 'Keep Rising' fundraising campaign will work to help offset the loss the Athletic Department faced during the pandemic. The department stated they faced a revenue shortfall of over a million dollars. The Atheltic Department states to have undergone hiring and spending freezes and continues to practice […]
