Photo courtesy to McLean County Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Student Health Administration sent out a mass email and released that The McLean County Health Department has confirmed three unrelated mumps cases at Illinois State University. The cases are unrelated, so it is not considered an outbreak. In all three cases, the patients were in their early 20s and were ISU students who live off campus. All three cases were appropriately vaccinated […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Several young artists took to stage their talents during an Open Mic event on campus. One young rapper, OTN Bam has performed at this event for the second time and he said he will cherish this experience forever. "It's like a grassroots project, you see it come from the ground up so it's pretty dope to see young men and women express themselves and their talent." The event […]
Photo courtesy to Governor J.B. Pritzker's Facebook page SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- College Illinois is a state-subsidized program dedicated to providing funds for struggling students. The rising price of college has become a problem for the stagnant amount of money being invested by parents. However, Governor J.B. Pritzker has a solution to this issue: money. With 27 million dollars being devoted to this program, Pritzker said he plans to, "make good on […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Every time a bell rings an angel gets their wings, but Illinois State University gets another year older. ISU celebrated its 163rd birthday on Feb. 20, 2020 in the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center. Looking back on the year there were some highs and lows. ISU President Larry Dietz said a low of this year was when students expressed their concern of diversity and lack of […]
NORMAL, Ill. - A 21-year-old Bloomington man charged with sexual assault of a minor appeared in court Friday, Feb. 21 for an arraignment hearing. Brandon L. Umstattd was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault with a victim under 13 and aggravated sexual abuse. Umstattd was arrested in earlier this February following a long-term investigation by the Bloomington Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division. However, in People v. Umstattd, the defendant plead […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- The Redbird Women’s Basketball team faced Valparaiso this Sunday afternoon and raised $25,000 for cancer research as part of Play4Kay. The Redbirds went into the game with a record of 14 wins and 8 losses in the season, and ended the game with a final score of 70 to 78 points. The Redbirds spent most of the game trailing Valpaiso by 10 points or […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.-In an effort to move diversity initiatives forward on Illinois State University’s campus, a new position has been created. President Larry Dietz announced Monday, Feb. 17 that Professor Doris Houston has been named the interim assistant to the president for diversity and inclusion. Houston will officially begin her duties in July 2020. In this position, Houston will be responsible for collaborating with the unit leaders […]
Photo courtesy to OSF Healthcare Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- There are misconceptions about the Coronavirus and local health leaders stress the seasonal flu is far more concerning. In Illinois, health facilities are mostly treating the unusual Influenza B-Victoria strain of flu virus that hasn't been seen since the 90s. Media Relations Coordinator Colleen Reynolds said, "You still have plenty of time to get vaccinated because this strain may last into […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Is term length correlated to corruption? One challenger believes so. At WGLT’s candidate forum, Republican primary challenger David Blumenshine said he believes State Representative Dan Brady needs to simplify the issues that face Illinois' District 105 and the state by making tax cuts. In Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State address there was not one mention to the pension crisis. This raises the question, what is Brady […]
