Would You Rather- October 13, 2021
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Campaign to Help Ex-Convicts Looks to Gain Traction.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Fully Free campaign is a campaign that wants to end permanent consequences for ex-convicts once they get out of prison. On Saturday, October 11th, Fully Free and YMCA hosted a community barbeque, where people could come and learn what the campaign is all about. There were many key speakers, including Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe of Bloomington. Mayor Mboka spoke on the support of the campaign and his […]
Peoria Civic Center to Host Fun Holiday Show with Lindsey Stirling this December
Photo Courtesy of Peoria Civic Center Facebook Page PEORIA, Ill. — This upcoming holiday season, Peoria Civic Center welcomes back violinist Lindsey Stirling for a holiday show on Dec. 4. Stirling has attracted over 13 million subscribers along with more than 3 billion views on YouTube. In 2015 Forbes placed Stirling as the highest-ranked female artist in the #4 spot on its yearly YouTube artists list. Marketing Manager of Peoria […]
Redbirds Take On Evansville For Senior Day Matchup
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State soccer team (4-9 overall, 2-2 MVC) are back home as they host Missouri Valley Conference action on Saturday, October 9 against the Evansville Purple Aces. The last time out for the Purple Aces they suffered a defeat on Sunday, October 3 against Indiana State 4 to 1. Evansville were outshot 18 to 15 and couldn’t handle the fast pace pressure […]
Pioneers in Hunt After Day One
NORMAL, Ill.- The University High School boy’s golf team advanced to the second day of the IHSA Class 2A state tournament at Weibring Golf Club in Normal. The Pioneers advanced to the final day of the state tournament shooting a 305 as a team on Friday. They were led by Nick Manning who shot a three-over-par 74. Michael Cavanaugh and Parker Newton were right behind Manning shooting 75 and 76 […]
50th Anniversary of Association of Residence Halls
Photo Courtesy from Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - Free food, party games, and reunions will be held this upcoming weekend for the Illinois State University community. Illinois State University hosts its annual Homecoming week, featuring a multitude of events such as parades, colorful decorations all across the campus, and its highly anticipated football game. Along with the wide range of events that the university provides, is the celebration of […]
Belmont To Join Missouri Valley Conference. What Does It Mean For Illinois State Basketball?
Image courtesy of Belmont athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State will have a new conference opponent with Belmont joining the Missouri Valley Conference next season. The university’s campus is located just two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The Redbirds and Bruins most recently met in 2019 when Illinois State won at home 79-72. The move for Belmont comes after their fellow Ohio Valley teams Austin Peay, Eastern Kentucky and Jacksonville […]
Normal Community Coach lives on through legacy
NORMAL, Ill. - For a 90-year-old man whose life was made on Friday nights, there was no better swan song than Coach Dick Tharp’s final Friday. The former Normal Community High School football head coach and a United States Coast Guard veteran passed away on Tuesday, September 7. Just days after the Ironmen’s first home game of the season the past Friday. Prior to the game, fans and alumni […]
Sugar Creek Arts Festival returns to Uptown Normal
Sugar Creek Arts Facebook Page. NORMAL, Ill. - McLean County Arts Center and the Town of Normal present the Sugar Creek Arts Festival on October 9th and the 10th. This event will be in its 37th year in Uptown Normal. Sugar Creek Arts Festival is voted number 1 for the Best Readers Choice Award in Pantagraph Media this year. Executive Director of the McLean County Arts Center, Doug Johnson explains […]