NORMAL, Ill. - The School of Communication at Illinois State University has been given authority for a new major of sports communication, it was approved Board of Trustees approved at their meeting on Feb. 16. The next step for this major is getting approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) for it to come to ISU. The IBHE will need to make sure the program is up to […]
Photo courtesy of University High School NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State University Board of Trustees has approved a resolution to help fund renovations for University High School’s (U-High) chemistry lab, but the plans have been complicated by the discovery of asbestos in the floors. The current chemistry lab, which hasn’t been renovated since the school was built in 1965, is used daily by many of the school’s students. According […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University held its second open forum for the final presidential candidates on February 22. Following the first of four on Feb. 19, Donald Easton-Brooks, Ph. D., spoke at the second forum on Feb. 22. With over 25 years of experience in high education and 15 years of administrative leadership, Easton-Brooks is an internationally recognized researcher and leader. Easton-Brooks serves as the dean of the College […]
Photos provided by Ewing Manor NORMAL, Ill. - Ewing Manor is opening its doors again for a once-a-year event. The Architecture Tour will allow guests to see the unique features of Bloomington’s only “castle.” Appointed guides will walk attendees through all 44 rooms of the manor. Director of the Ewing Cultural Center Toni Tucker elaborated on the tour and how guides share facts about the manor. “We share the architectural […]
Photo provided by Jason Dazey BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Two candidates in McLean County are running for the republican nomination for McLean County Circuit Court Clerk. The position entails a master record keeper of laws, witnesses and other roles essential to the overall function of the county. Jason Dazey discussed why he wanted to step into this role and why it holds importance to him. “I have always wanted to do […]
Image courtesy of McLean County NORMAL, Ill. – The third district county board seat for McLean County is open this year. In the primary election on March 19, two republicans are running for the nomination, Incumbent George Wendt and Bloomington farmer and businessman Brian Loeffler. The third district covers a large sector in the southwest portion of McLean County, starting in more rural areas just outside of Bloomington-Normal. The board […]
Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics The Illinois State Men's Basketball team kept the momentum rolling as they defeated the Northern Iowa Panthers last night by a score of 81-73. This is the Redbirds third win in a row and their first win against the Panthers since December 31st, 2019. Coach Ryan Pedon’s squad is starting to get points on the board as this is their third consecutive game of scoring […]
Image provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - Over a year ago, Ani Yazedjian, Ph.D., stepped into her newest role as acting provost of Illinois State University. Her term is said to be for 17 months. Despite having a date for when her assignment will end, she plans to continue the work she was involved in as associate provost. Yazedjian previously was at Texas State University for ten years […]
Photo provided by Heartland Community College NORMAL, Ill. - The Heartland College Foundation is hosting a comedy event to raise money for support programs and scholarships for the community. The "FunnyRaiser" will be held this Friday, Feb. 23 starting at 7 p.m. The location of this event is at the Astroth Community Education Center at Heartland Community College. Master of the Ceremony Joe Strupek provided details of this event and […]
