Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - All levels of Redbird hockey were in action this weekend, as D1 faced Midland, D2 took on Indiana Tech, D3 faced off against Central Michigan, and ISU Roller played Lindenwood, Maryville, and Purdue. D1 came out strong to start the weekend, with an impressive 6-3 win over Midland University. Captain Tony Campise and Forward Ethan Chesney both had a 3-point nights […]
Photo provided by Anthony Nelson BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – On Jan. 26, 2024, the City of Bloomington held a press conference to announce the name of the city's new hockey team. In cooperation with the ECHL minor-league hockey division, the Bloomington Bison will come to city of Bloomington. In 2023, Hallett Sports and Entertainment reached out to the city as they searched for a location to host a hockey team. After […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Town of Normal is holding a Water Report Cover Contest to help educate and engage local students about water usage. The contest is for students in grades 3-5. Participating students will create art relating to water and water facts, using information from the town's annual quality water report. Students can submit their art to be used for the cover of the water quality report. Artwork will […]
Photo provided by the ISU Graduate Workers Union NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State University Graduate Workers Union is still in negotiations with the university over fair wages after several months of talks. The union, which has over 450 members, represents graduate students who are also employees of the university, including many instructors and TAs. The union originally formed in 2018 and has been negotiating the current contract for the […]
Photo courtesy of Heartland Community College NORMAL, Ill. - Heartland Community College is showcasing an interactive sculpture exhibit, "PERENNIAL OPTIMISM 2.0," by artist David Dow. The collection, inspired by both resilient perennial plants and extraordinary women in the community, is on display at the Joe McCauley Gallery until March 29, 2024.Dow's collection tells a powerful parable about perennials, emphasizing the potential for renewal even in the face of life's winter. […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University Hockey NORMAL, Ill. - As Illinois State students return from winter break, the hockey season continues with a D1 doubleheader against the #10 ranked University of Mary. The D2 team also played a pair of games against Adrian College, and D3 took on Marian University with a Friday game. D1 would struggle in their first game against the University of Mary, losing big 7-1. […]
Photo provided by Director Eric Hodges NORMAL, Ill. – On Monday, Jan. 15, 2023, Illinois State University sent a university-wide message, alerting the close of the university and its operations for the following day due to predicted wind chills. The following week on Jan. 22, ISU closed campus and all operations once again beginning at noon that day due to icy conditions, later stating that campus would reopen at noon […]
Photo provided by Heartland Community College NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois Community College Board has recently awarded nearly $10 million to community colleges across Illinois. Heartland Community College received approximately $525,000 for its REV UP initiative, which supports job training and education in the Electronic Vehicle industry. Heartland Community College’s Assistant to the President Steve Fast shares how this will be beneficial for current and incoming students who plan to […]
Photo provided by Janessa Williams NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal and Bloomington Human Relations Commission is holding their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon in the Brown Ballroom on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 1-3 p.m. The event has been running for the past 48 years and also includes the presentation of the “I Have a Dream” award, which this year has been awarded to local high school students Siddhi […]
