Image courtesy of the Normal Town Council official website NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal Town Council has its sights set on several key initiatives aimed at enhancing the town’s infrastructure, economy, housing and quality of life for 2025. Assistant City Manager Brian Day shared how they plan to make these changes. “We’re putting a significant amount into street resurfacing, [and] pothole repairs,” Day said. “We are also continuing to […]
This week, the FBF recounted their favorite R&B hits, with artists like TLC, Mary J Blige, and Aaliyah. Their full selection is up on Spotify, and be sure to tune in next week where the team will discuss their top one-hit wonders. Cami, Niyah, and Gabe are on-air every Friday at Noon, on Flashback Friday.
NORMAL, Ill. — The Lady Redbirds emerged victorious in their Friday matchup against UIC, led by a 21 to 5 scoring run in the final 4 minutes of the opening half, which saw the Redbirds outscore their opposition by 15 points to head into halftime with a 43-28 lead. After the intermission, the Redbirds saw their lead diminish, as UIC was able to make it a 56-47 affair early in […]
Image courtesy of the League of Women Voters official website NORMAL, Ill. – The League of Women Voters of Mclean County is hosting a panel to discuss the affordable housing crisis in the area on Jan. 28. League of Women Voters of Mclean County President Laurie Wollrab explained why they're holding an event like this. “We just have people that can't afford a home. Rents are going up: part of […]
NORMAL, Ill. — The beloved social media platform, TikTok, has been a large topic of conversation following the United States decision to move towards banning the app. Illinois State University’s flagship TikTok account will be one of the many accounts affected by the Supreme Court’s decision. Director of Strategic Communications, Kevin Bersett spoke about the impact the app has had on campus and how it has fostered a more relaxed […]
Photo Courtesy of American Red Cross NORMAL, Ill. — The Central Illinois chapter of the American Red Cross is working to provide relief for those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Since Jan. 7, Southern California has been battling severe wildfires that have spread across the metropolitan area. Four fires remain active out of the original 30 reported, two of which are among the largest. Red Cross Regional Communications […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Due to extremely cold temperatures, the following closures and delays will be in effect on Tuesday, Jan. 21. School Closures: Bloomington School District 87: Closed Heartland Community College: Closed Heyworth School CUSD #4: Remote Learning Day Illinois State University: Closed LeRoy CUSD #2: Closed McLean County Unit 5: Remote Learning Day Thomas Metcalf School: Closed Tri-Valley School District #3: Remote Learning Day University High School: Closed Public […]
Image courtesy of Redbird Life NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University's annual Winter Fest is coming back to campus this week. Graduate Assistant Taylor Otterson spoke on how the Brown Ballroom holds the many Registered Student Organizations on campus. ‘We started talking and planning the event back in October," Otterson said. "We like to look back at last year's event to see what went well and what didn’t go well. Based […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - Bloomington-Normal's NPR affiliate station WGLT received a $20,000 grant to increase news coverage of local schools. Awarded by the Google News Initiative, WGLT plans to boost coverage of Unit 5, District 87, ISU Lab schools and other public and private schools in the McLean County area. WGLT News Director Eric Stock explained why they chose to focus on education and how […]
