NORMAL, Ill. - A unique feature of the McLean County ballot this election season is the question of whether or not the county auditor will continue to be an elected position. Chair of the McLean County Democrats Patrick Cortesi, and McLean County Board member Elizabeth Johnson gave their thoughts on what they believe will be best for the county. “I would suggest that you vote yes to not make […]
Image courtesy of campusrecreation.illinoisstate.edu Bloomington, Ill. - After a fatal car crash Sunday left a 27-year-old woman dead, Bloomington Police Officer Bryce Janssen emphasized the importance of car safety in the area. "One of the main things we’re seeing right now is reckless driving," Janssen said. "I would like to encourage everyone to practice safe driving behavior. Take extra time to get to your destination and put the phones down." […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Dr. Cheri Simonds presented her Distinguished Professor Lecture on Monday. The lecture is titled “Cursed with Knowledge: Breaking the Spell.” Simonds teaches communication pedagogy and instructional communication and is a director of COM 110. As director, she is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising a staff of 50-60 instructors who teach in the general education program at Illinois State University. In the lecture, Simonds argued that teacher […]
Images courtesy of the candidates' campaign websites NORMAL, Ill. - Standing up for small businesses, infrastructure concerns and women’s rights are just a few of the issues that are important to the candidates of the race for the 91st House District. The race for Illinois’s 91st House seat is between current State Representative, Democrat Sharon Chung, and Republican candidate Desi Anderson. Chung is an Illinois Wesleyan University graduate, a mother […]
NORMAL, Ill. Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to rise for a third straight year according to the Fall 2024 Illinois Community College opening enrollment report released by the Illinois Community College board. The Illinois Community College System's opening Fall 2024 enrollment report recorded an increase of 7.4%, outpacing last year's fall increase of 5.7%. Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board Brain Durham breaks down his reason on […]
NORMAL, Ill, - Dave Kohler and Sally Owens are vying for a spot in office as the Senator for Illinois in Legislative District 46 Koehler is the incumbent candidate in this race and is no stranger to the campaigning process. Koehler has been serving in his position since 2006 and hopes to continue to be able to voice his progressive views in the state senate. “In politics, you have to […]
Images Courtesy of the official campaign websites of both candidates NORMAL, Ill. - Judge Joe McGraw and Congressman Eric Sorenson are the candidates running for the House of Representatives for Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Congressman Sorenson is running for re-election as the democratic candidate, and this is Judge McGraw’s first time running for political office as a republican candidate. In Congressman Sorenson’s campaign ad, he lists his top priorities in […]
NORMAL, Ill. — The McLean County Republicans look to make one final push with election season right around the corner. Chairman, Dennis Grundler explained the ideology in which the group will stand behind. "We are for safety in the community, lower taxes and for government oversight," Gundler said. In order to reach a variety of audiences, Grundler and his team have gone through text messaging, billboard and radio advertisement. Grundler […]
NORMAL, Ill. - The annual debate between the College Democrats and College Republicans at Illinois State University took place on Monday in the Bone Student Center. This year's event was particularly significant due to the upcoming presidential election, which has heightened the focus on civic engagement among students. “Specifically with this year, [we will] talk about the importance of voting, to get students engaged and hear pressing issues that are […]
