Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics A loud atmosphere is what fans can expect anytime a contest takes place at the Horton Field House, and the 2023 iteration of the "Return to Horton" game was no exception. In a tough battle, the Illinois State men's basketball team fell to Norfolk State Spartans, 64-58. There were 3,788 fans in attendance to watch this hard-fought contest in the historic arena. The most notable […]
Photo provided by the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. - For Christmas, the Town of Normal is bringing Santa Claus to Uptown Normal for "Santa's Station." The ongoing events are located at the Mark R. Peterson Plaza, between Uptown Station and the Children’s Discovery Museum. The celebration began December 2 and runs until Christmas Eve. Civic Arts Specialist of Normal Morgan Schulte described the weekend as a success. She said, […]
Photo provided by the Miller Park Zoo BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Miller Park Zoo is currently holding a fundraiser selling animal imprinted ornaments with all funds going towards the zoo. Presents for Paws is a fundraiser started two years ago as a way to raise money to purchase enrichment items for the animals in the zoo. Enrichment items are toys that encourage natural behavior. These items are typically expensive. Miller […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal City Council held its first council meeting of the month on December 5. Public comments addressed concerns about the city. Among these were apprehensions regarding the structural integrity and safety of Normal, particularly, the sidewalks. One public commentator said, "Normal focuses on the wants, not the needs." He noted that there was a new sidewalk created below the route 60 sign, while sidewalks in his […]
Photo provided by ISU Planetarium NORMAL, Ill. - The air is filled with holiday spirit and anticipation as the Illinois State University Planetarium kicks off its holiday program, "Season of Light”. This program will run every weekend through December 16. This experience, narrated by NPR’s Noah Adams, will illuminate winter traditions from various cultures worldwide. Adams will guide viewers through exploring traditions spanning Christian and Jewish cultures to the practices […]
