NORMAL, Ill- The search for Illinois State University’s next Vice President of Academic Affairs and provost is underway. A search committee made up various faculty, staff and students was set up in the fall after current provost Jan Murphy announced her retirement at the end of this academic school year. After a vigorous application and interview process, the committee was able to narrow down the candidates to four finalists.\ The […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Seats in the Illinois House of Representatives are up for election, and Bloomington’s 105th district is seeing incumbent Republican Dan Brady run against republican hopeful David Blumenshine. The debate that took place at WGLT's candidate forum, and the pension crisis and tax cuts were a hot topic on Thursday, Feb. 13. "It's your generation. This thing isn't going to be put on my doorstep. It's going to be put on my grandchildren's. […]
Photo courtesy to McLean County Public Health Department's Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now able to conduct testing for the Coronavirus, making Illinois the first state to be able to do testing in state. Communication Specialist Dion McNeal said the IDPH was able to successfully complete their chemical analysis. "IDPH labs have been preparing for the release of these test kits and making […]
NORMAL, ILL.- There isn't much more you can ask for than a fitness group that encourages you to bring your kids with. Fit4MOM is a fitness program that does not require a baby sitter. Community Manager Alicia Wheeler said the program started about a year ago. "Fit4MOM is a work out program that is designed for moms in all stages of motherhood," said Wheeler. "We have work outs with kids […]
(Photo courtesy of OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Facebook page) NORMAL, Ill. - In honor of National Wear Red Day, OSF health officials discuss ways in which individuals can effectively pursue heart health. OSF Media Relations Specialist Libby Allison explained the common misconceptions surrounding heart health. While heart disease is stereotypically attached to men, older individuals, and those who choose unhealthy lifestyles, many are touched by such a tribulation. "By […]
Photo courtesy to Illinois State University's website NORMAL, Ill.- Early voting for the March primary begins this week for Illinoisans. Although the primary election is not officially until March 17, voters can start casting their ballot as early as Thursday. The State Board of Elections spokesperson Matt Dietrich expects a lot of voters to utilize this service. “Early voting has gotten more popular ever since it began,” said Dietrich. “It seems to […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Town Council discussed renewing the lease Normal has with the Illinois State University Galleries in the Uptown Circle. Illinois State University has been in contract with Normal since their first lease in 2013 when the university put $2 million into renovating what started as a dirt floor room in the parking garage into a space for art. Council members said they did not believe the nonprofit […]
Normal, Ill. - In the case of Felstead v. U-High, a Motion to Dismiss was held Monday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m in McLean County courthouse. Thomas and Heidi Felstead's son's admission to U-High was reversed after University Police found that he created a fake Snapchat in March 2019 with the intent to acquire nude photos from classmates and spread these photos. U-High launched an investigated into this allegation with […]
NORMAL, Ill. - A Bloomington orthopedic surgeon is faced with several sexual assault charges and pleads not guilty. Shaun Kink was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault of a person with a disability, a Class X felony; other felony charges of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault and criminal sexual abuse. Kink's attorney, Peter Wisc did not want to comment on the case, but said they are going to […]
