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    The RedZone Podcast: April 24, 2025 RedZone

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Local News

Director of Arts and Entertainments reflects on the community impact of the Bloomington Bison

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – One of the reasons the Bloomington Bison got brought to town was to boost inner city spending. Now, with their inaugural season in the books, Bloomington’s Director of Arts And Entertainment, Anthony Nelson, is already seeing the impact. "Downtown businesses and the arena’s anchor tent have done wonders for foot traffic before and after games,” Nelson said. “Restaurants and hotel revenue are up. We’re projecting the team’s […]

todayApril 14, 2025 1

Album Reviews

Gamma Phi Circus brought years of fine arts to ISU’s campus

  Image courtesy of Gamma Phi Circus  NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus was performed the 96 annual home show this weekend. Every show is centered around a theme - this year's was revealed by Circus Program Director Rainie Themer Bosquet, as well as other elements of the long standing show “This year’s theme is titled, ‘A Journey Through the Fine Arts,’ and so every single act […]

todayApril 13, 2025

ISU News

World War II veteran’s remains returns to Bloomington

Image courtesy of ISU Army ROTC BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - In 1943, Private First Class Robert Bryant was reported Missing In Action while fighting in Italy during World War II. He was a Bloomington resident, and now after 81 years, his remains will finally be returned to his family. Wayne Kirkpatrick is a member of Rolling Thunder, a national organization concerned with the treatment of veterans. He sees repatriations like this […]

todayApril 11, 2025

Local News

Bloomington Bison Media Director reflects on inaugural season and beyond

Image courtesy of the Bloomington Bison BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – With the first-ever Bloomington Bison season coming to a close, Director of Media Relations & Broadcasting Andy Zilch is reflecting on the team’s first year and shares what’s next for the franchise. “With this being the first season, it obviously posed different challenges. I think our front office staff responded to those challenges very well and were able to deal with […]

todayApril 6, 2025

Photo Courtesy of Getty/J. David Ake

ISU News

ISU officials “uncertain” about the potential Department of Education shutdown

Photo Courtesy of Getty/J. David Ake NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State University officials are unsure of how the Trump administration's Department of Education shutdown will impact the university and greater field of education ISU’s School of Teaching and Learning Professor Ben Wellenreiter addressed the uncertainty surrounding the possible closure. “I have seen, though it's still really up in the air as to how this is going to happen, that those […]

todayApril 3, 2025

ISU News

ISU Office of Sustainability Graduate Assistant talks about April being Environmental Awareness Month

Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - April is environmental awareness month. Graduate Assistant for the Office of Sustainability, Ryleigh Hickman talked about sustainability efforts and why climate management matters. “We do a lot of composting around campus and try to make switches for more environmentally friendly items," Hickman said.Hickman goes into how ISU students and the Bloomington-Normal community can continue to make small changes to help reduce […]

todayApril 2, 2025

Election 2025

Results of the 2025 consolidated election

The Consolidated election for McLean County took place today, April 1. Out of the 66,268 voters registered in McLean County, 16,874 cast their ballot in this election, resulting in about a 25.46% voter turnout rate.  The McLean County proposition to impose a countywide school sales tax was passed with 9,041 votes in Bloomington and 8,374 votes from the rest of McLean County. Normal Mayor Chris Koos won by 45.85% of […]

todayApril 2, 2025

ISU News

UFISU Union Representative explains what the faculty is fighting for amid potential strike

Image courtesy of the UFISU official Instagram page NORMAL, Ill. - Conversation about a possible strike on Illinois State University’s campus has swept through university classrooms for the past few weeks after members of the United Faculty of ISU (UFISU) voted to support a strike if President Tarhule and the ISU administration refuse to reach a fair agreement of contract terms on March 21.Bargaining for the contract between UFISU and […]

todayApril 1, 2025

ISU News

HCC and ISU host Southeast Asian Cultural Festival

NORMAL, Ill. –  Illinois State University and Heartland Community College are collaborating to host the Southeast Asian Cultural Festival from April 1 to April 4, offering students and community members an opportunity to explore the vibrant cultures of Southeast Asia.  HCC Study Abroad Coordinator Zachary Petrea, shared insights into the planning process and the festival’s significance. “This is the third year this festival will be taking place," Petrea said. "Each […]

todayMarch 31, 2025