This week on Flashback Friday Niyah, Nora, and Cami took us back to that odd and cringe time in our lives we remember as the greatest time of our life: Middle School Dances! the playlist this week includes music from artists like JAY-Z, Soulja Bo, Macklemore, and Olly Murs! Click the link bellow! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0VwD9CrxArg2J2faDp7oht?si=46c66fa19cf44707
Image courtesy of bloomingtonbisonhockey.com NORMAL, Ill. — The countdown is officially on for the start of the Bloomington Bison's second ECHL season, as they will play host to the Iowa Heartlanders this Saturday, October 18, at Grossinger Motors Arena. Head Coach and Vice President of Hockey Operations Phillip Barski’s squad returns from training camp with an intriguing mix of NHL-signed firepower, returning scoring ability, and an embrace to become a big, […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - As flu season nears, health experts are urging students to stay up to date on vaccines amid new CDC guidelines. Illinois State University’s Associate Director of Student Health Services, Bobbie Stevens, and Director of Clinical Operations, Dr. Jill Wirth-Rissman, shared insight into state-mandated vaccine policies, student flu shot rates and the efforts to inform students about vaccination opportunities. “If we look […]
NORMAL, Ill. —Bloomington-Normal native Valshun Powe has taken the area’s high school football scene by storm. The dynamic athlete for Bloomington Central Catholic has been the driving force behind the Saints’ offense this season, delivering explosive performances that have helped lead his team to a perfect 7-0 record and a commanding spot in the conference race. With the Saints off to a perfect start this season, Powe shared why he […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University kicked off Homecoming week Monday night with its annual tree lighting ceremony in Uptown Normal. The event closed streets in Uptown for the evening as current and former students participated in games, picked up free T-shirts and listened to music from WZND. One of the students in attendance was freshman Tessa Delao. “I feel like it brings us all together. There’s a lot of […]
Image courtesy of the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. - In the height of spooky season, Normal Parks and Recreation will host two weekends of Haunted Trails. The Haunted Trail has been around for 30 years and has evolved into what it is now. The Haunted Trail consists of two different haunts: a Not-So-Scary trail on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and a Scary Trail next Friday and Saturday. The Not-So-Scary […]
Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Redbirds traveled to Murray State Saturday to beat the Racers 46 - 32, bouncing back from their loss to North Dakota State. The number nine-ranked Redbirds currently (4-2, 1-1 MVFC) took the impressive win over a struggling Murray State team (0-6, 0-2 MVFC). After forcing an early three-and-out on the Racers, Illinois State marched 61 yards and scored on […]
Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State volleyball team wrapped up an intense weekend on the road, first sweeping Belmont in impressive fashion before battling all the way to a five-set thriller at Murray State. The weekend opened with a statement victory at Belmont, where the Redbirds controlled the match from start to finish in a 3–0 sweep (25–18, 25–20, 25–21). ISU’s offense was firing on […]
NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal Town Council held its first meeting of the month on Monday, receiving the Bird City designation, discussing a contract for ambulance cot and lift maintenance, voting on a renewal of the employee insurance program, discussing a proposed law enforcement purchase and reviewing the town’s sustainability plan. The Town of Normal was officially presented with the Bird City designation for its efforts over the years to […]
