NORMAL - Yesterday marks the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Illinois State University ROTC program. Among the many veterans in attendance was Department Chair of the ROTC program, Lieutenant Colonel Kraig Kline of the United States Army. A former Illinois State alum, Kline graduated in 1999 with a degree in criminal justice and received his master’s degree in 2003 while beginning his ROTC training as he has continued […]
NORMAL - The Illinois State Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. David Collier and Dr. Ben Stiers, presented their fall concert in Kemp Recital Hall. The ensemble performed renown pieces like: marimba quintet, Gravity by Mark Mellits, Catching Shadows by Ivan Trevino, Fractalia, a quartet, by Owen Clayton Conden, Trio by Joe Tompkins and Insomnia by Cody Holmes. Student Ryan Laucicello finished the concert with a marimba solo and […]
Normal - Illinois State University hosted a 'First Generation Celebration' last week at Hancock Stadium Club. The event is hosted by ISU's TRIO program in University College and is the first time they held a celebration for first generation students. The event was open to students, members of the community, and alumni to share their stories as first generation students. Yesterday was the first part of the event as a […]
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 […]
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 – Illinois State University administration released a campus-wide statement via email regarding discrimination on campus. This statement apologized for missing and inaccurate information in a previous email responding to protests from last week. "I apologize for the inaccuracy in my previous email and for mischaracterizing the students and their efforts," stated Dietz."I recognize that the students worked very hard to plan this important event and were denied that opportunity." […]
