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Normal Town Council approves property tax levy and advances fitness court project

Image courtesy of the Town of Normal  NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Town Council met Monday evening, approving the 2025 Property Tax Levy and the installation of a fitness court in Rosa Parks Commons. A motion to authorize the preparation of the 2025 property tax levy ordinance was brought before the council. Normal City Manager Pamela Reece opened the discussion by introducing the motion. “We are seeking an increase in […]

todayNovember 18, 2025

Local News

CIRA stays steady while major airports face FAA chaos

Image courtesy of the Central Illinois Regional Airport BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - While major airports across the country grappled with delays and cancellations triggered by the recent FAA staffing directive, Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) saw only minor impacts. According to Melissa Beaver, the airport’s marketing and communications manager, the directive caused minimal disruption locally.  Airport leaders say the situation, which lasted roughly three days, primarily affected the nation’s largest hubs, […]

todayNovember 16, 2025

ISU News

Bloomington-Normal crime report 11/10-15

NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State University Police Department responded to a report of assault and criminal trespass at Watterson Towers at 6:13 p.m. Monday. The incident followed earlier reports the same day involving battery and the use of a fraudulent driver’s license at the same residence hall.   On Tuesday, Normal police responded to a report of criminal damage to property at Milner Library shortly before 1 p.m. The […]

todayNovember 14, 2025

ISU News

Evening of Stars marks 30 years of community support for Red Cross mission

Image courtesy of the American Red Cross NORMAL, Ill. - For 30 years, the American Red Cross of Central Illinois has been hosting an event each year titled “Evening of Stars.” The American Red Cross is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that helps provide relief and emergency assistance during disasters nationwide. This year, the 30th anniversary event will be held at Illinois State University in the Brown Ballroom at the Bone […]

todayNovember 12, 2025

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Bloomington Council reviews water quality improvements

Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Bloomington City Council met Monday night to address water quality updates, the city’s annual financial audit and several contract approvals. The council received an extensive update on local water quality and approved four ordinances and resolutions aimed at improving water quality in Bloomington. Water Department staff member Brett Lucian reported that taste and odor-causing compounds remain well below thresholds […]

todayNovember 11, 2025

ISU News

WZND and The Castle Theater host 2nd annual Battle of the Bands

NORMAL, Ill. - The Castle Theater partnered with WZND to host Battle of the Bands on Thursday, Nov. 6th. Battle of the Bands featured seven local bands for live performances of their music. The bands featured were Backlot, PTO, Dollhouse, Miley Cypress Hill, No Outlet, Lady Strange and Scarlet’s Darling. Band representative Giovanni Pacotti-Long and lead guitarist Pete Schwindenhammer of No Outlet shared how long they’ve been performing, the artists […]

todayNovember 9, 2025

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‘Shop First Friday’ brings community and commerce together in Downtown Bloomington

Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - On the first Friday of each month, downtown Bloomington lights up with music, sales and a strong sense of community for “Shop First Friday,” an event designed to celebrate and support small, locally owned businesses. Downtown Development Specialist, Taylor Kern, said the idea grew out of a nationwide movement that highlights the importance of shopping small, especially during the holiday […]

todayNovember 9, 2025

ISU News

Sigma Nu raises $31,000 for St. Jude through sold-out SNUFest

Image courtesy of Sigma Nu Fraternity  NORMAL, Ill. - From petting dogs on the Quad to organizing campus-wide concerts, Illinois State University’s fraternities and sororities find unique ways to support the causes they care about. At Illinois State University, Sigma Nu supports philanthropy year-round through events like Puppy Heaven, where students can pet and walk dogs on the Quad. The fraternity splits its fundraising between Pet Central Helps and other […]

todayNovember 8, 2025

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Normal Council approves $40M Uptown underpass after divided debate

NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal Town Council faced a divided room Monday night as council members debated whether to move forward with the long-planned Uptown underpass, a $40 million project that would improve rail safety but require local tax increases to fund. Normal Mayor Chris Koos cast the deciding vote after hours of discussion; this ordinance passed by a narrow margin of 4-3. With 10 public comments, the debate revealed […]

todayNovember 5, 2025