Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State University president sent out a mass email to encourage students to vote and addressed violations that may come with breaking the Student Code of Conduct. "While I know that many of you have already voted or will soon be voting, the final ballots aren’t tallied until after the polls officially close today," said ISU president Larry Dietz in an email on […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Democratic candidate for State Representative of District 105 marched with about 10 students from Fell Hall to Rosa Parks Room in Watterson Towers to go vote early. A final push by Chemberly Cummings for the college vote. She said this isn’t about influencing voters but rather encouraging them. "I think what is showing is what we're seeing, also with people of color across this country. There's an […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Last night, the Corn Crib was filled with flags and signs in support of President Donald Trump. The Corn Crib was the ninth stop for the Restore Illinois Tour featuring a free screening for the third and final presidential debate. Organizers say there over 900 attendees at the event. Before the debate began the event had speakers including state Representatives Darren Bailey and Blaine Wilhour, raffles, and […]
Photo courtesy to BloNo DSA Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - This week, organizers and activists with the Bloomington-Normal Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America are doubling down on efforts to mobilize the community to call for the end of wealth-based pretrial detention known as “cash bail” or “money bond”. This week BloNo DSA joined allies around the state in mobilizing nearly 3,000 people to file witness slips in support […]
Photo courtesy to City Hall Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill. --- Mike Straza has officially announced he will be running for Mayor of Bloomington. Mayor Tari Renner has announced he will not being running, and he has been mayor for the past eight years. Straza announced his intentions on his Facebook campaign page via video. “Since I announced my intention to run for Bloomington City Council, I’ve shared with several people […]
Photo Courtesy of Association of Latin American Students Facebook NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State Association of Latin American Students is working to educate students on the importance of voting for the Latinx community. Last week ALAS worked with the Center for Community Engagement to provide a presentation and discussion on the importance of the Latinx vote. The event, "Tu Voto Importa" aimed to explain the different ways to vote […]
Photo courtesy to McLean County Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- On the ballot this Election, Nov. 3, you may seen the race for State's Attorney. But, as a voter, do you know the ins and outs of the position? State's Attorney Don Knapp will appear solo on the ballot, but he oversees the entire State's Attorney office. The office is comprised of two divisions: criminal and civil. Most people know what […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State's Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is working on educating students and first-time voters on the election. After multiple events for National Voter Education week, events will continue to prepare students for the election. Last week they partnered with multiple organization to host a variety of events. This included a film screening, trivia on local candidates, and a focus on the importance of voting […]
Photo courtesy Kathy Michael Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- On Sept. 22, representatives of Illinois Wesleyan, Heartland Community College and Illinois State met to discuss getting students to vote this November. Local colleges are participating in the All In to Vote Challenge. This is a nonpartisan effort to encourage college students to pledge to vote. On the leaderboard this week: Goucher College University of Maryland Baltimore County Sinclair Community College Pepperdine […]
