NORMAL - The Children’s Discovery Museum is hosting its third annual Art Around You interactive art program from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. In collaboration with University Galleries of Illinois State University, participants will be taken on a guided tour to discover the style and media used to create works of art. The event includes a scavenger hunt and an opportunity for children to not only discover new styles […]
NORMAL- Wednesday night, Veterans Parkway was partially shut down due to a fatal accident involving a single car and pedestrian. According to a press release Wednesday evening, at around 8:30 pm on Wednesday, November 6th, Normal PD responded to the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Ft. Jesse Road after a pedestrian was struck while crossing Veterans Parkway by a vehicle traveling Northbound. At this time, Northbound Veterans Parkway from College […]
(Photo courtesy of NCAA Facebook page) Springfield – The NCAA announced that it would begin to change its rules for college athletes. Individuals will be able to accept endorsements and give permission to be compensated for playing collegiate sports. The Students Athlete Endorsement Act allows athletes with established attendance in a four-year private or public university in Illinois to be given a reimbursement for their self-image. The Illinois House of […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- Mayor Tari Renner opened the regular meeting with public comment. People from all over the community came forward yesterday to present their position on the Cannabis Zoning regulations and ordinances. Councilwoman Kim Bray asked if the council could opt-out of the specific agricultural zoning ordinances as a sub-motion. The motion was denied with a 2-7 vote. The discussion of how the revenue could help new lunch programs and […]
Normal - The Children’s Discovery Museum is having their 6th annual Dia De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead event this past weekend. The event celebrates the Latino tradition of honoring loved ones that have died through "ofrendas" or offerings of their favorite foods and drinks. The museum has partnered with Illinois State University’s Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honors Society to put together an event that embraces the Latino […]
Bloomington - Trisha Malott currently serves as the McLean County Behavioral Health Coordinating Supervisor. She announced her candidacy for seeking the Republican nomination for McLean County Auditor. At the event several community member showed their support for their neighbor. Malott expands on the importance of McLean County to her as she builds her family. "It gives me a reason to serve McLean County. Being a member of staff it gives […]
NORMAL- On Oct. 21 the Normal town council approved the amendment of the zoning regulations for marijuana businesses. The council had discussed the possibility of delaying the approval for the zoning ordinances because they wanted to see if the marijuana industries would reach out to them after delaying the vote. Corporation Counsel Brian Day had urged council to not post-pone and had mentioned that these industries would not wait to […]
NORMAL - Robert Fazzini announced he will be running for auditor for McLean County. McLean County Democrats held a press conference Monday morning where Robert Fazzini answered questions from the community and press. Fazzini spoke on his experience to qualify him for the position despite not having a Certified Public Accountant credentials. "I've taken accounting courses at three universities but I don't have CPA credentials," said Fazzini."After more than four […]
NORMAL - This weekend Rivian held a public open house event showcasing new vehicle models. Rivian set up in Uptown Normal bringing in many students, members of the community, and Governor JB Pritzker. CEO Scaringe was in attendance at the showcase and engaged with people in Uptown Normal. Matt Tall, vice president of manufacturing for Rivian, talks about the impact they are hoping to have on the community. “I think […]
