NORMAL, Ill . Ballin on Beaufort was back in action on Thursday Oct 17 for a second year in a row, and took a village to pull off. More specifically, it took a town to pull off. Ballin on Beaufort is an exhibition pickup game between ISU men's and women's basketball teams, with the game being played in Uptown Normal. The event was held in a partnership with the Town […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Theater is partnering with the Community Players Theatre for the annual showing of the “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” once again with shows on Oct 24-26. The production includes a showing of the film, as well as live shadow actors participating by acting out the movie while it plays. The actors prepared for the collaborative show by watching the film and studying the blocking of characters […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Head Football Coach Brock Spack stepped up to the microphone following his team's disappointing Week Seven loss to the Bears from Missouri State, wanting to focus on moving forward, just like the season. “It is important that we get back on track," Spack said about how his team needs to respond after last week's loss. The Redbirds head into their Week Eight matchup still ranked in the top […]
Just like every Friday, Flashback Friday took on a new theme for their show. This time, Niyah, Cami, and Gabe looked at their favorite "Male Manipulator" songs, ranging from artists like The 1975 to Oasis. Their weekly FBF picks are linked below!
Photo courtesy of the McLean County Museum of History's official website BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The McLean County Museum of History is hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration on Nov 1 beginning at 4 p.m. The celebration this year will include an art installation by community artists. Micaela Harris serves as the Director of Communications at the museum with Emily McCusker who is the Director of Youth and Family Education. […]
Photo courtesy of Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau NORMAL, Ill. — Normal Police Officer Brad Park addressed community concerns about noisy vehicles racing around Uptown, which have been disturbing residents. Police have received numerous complaints about cars revving their engines late into the night. Some students have reported gatherings in the Redbird Spirit Shop parking lot and observed sports cars speeding through local streets. “People want to enjoy the […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Bloomington Bison held its first preseason season in history from Oct. 7 -11 and wrapped up with an exhibition match against the Indy Fuel on Oct. 12 at Grossinger Motors Arena. Preseason Week Newly appointed Head Coach Phillip Barski and his staff spend the summer months scouting players to fit the caliber of the program. "We were hoping to already have bonds before they come into […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - The Redbirds Swimming and Diving team will face the University of Ohio Bobcats this Friday and Saturday at Horton Pool. The meet is centered around Breast Cancer Awareness, as October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, prompting the team to wear pink swim caps. The University of Ohio is coming off a win against the University of Toledo. Meanwhile, the Redbirds are coming […]
NORMAL, Ill. With flu season approaching Carle Health is hosting community vaccine clinics to fight against the flu. The CDC recommends that anyone 6 months or older should get a yearly flu shot to combat the virus. Carle Health Family Medicine Provider Rachel Plantholt explained the importance of regular vaccines. "Regular Vaccines are incredibly important; they are the safest and most effective way that people can protect themselves from preventable […]
