NORMAL, Ill.- The town of Normal partnered with ISU Athletics for the annual Ballin’ on Beaufort event in Uptown on Wednesday night. The event brought together the men’s and women’s basketball teams, complete with shooting competitions, local vendors, and a live DJ. Uptown Circle and Linden were closed off to transform the block into a stage-filled hub for Redbird basketball fans. “The goal of the event is to get everyone […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The St. Jude Walk is returning to Bloomington-Normal, intending to raise $300,000 or more to support St. Jude patients and research. The St. Jude Walk is a nationwide event that generates a substantial amount of support for the organization. This will be Megan Fitzgerald's fourth year spearheading the event in Bloomington-Normal. “It started because you see so many walks in the area, and they're just such […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University Police reported an attempted suicide on campus Monday morning. Police investigated an aggravated domestic battery on Tuesday night at Watterson Towers. Police investigated a criminal defacement of property reported on Wednesday morning near the 300 block of South Main Street. Also on Wednesday, a case of criminal property damage was reported near the 300 block of South University Street. Normal Police investigated a criminal […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department partnered with Emergency Management on Friday to host a training event highlighting the university’s on-campus safety rules and protocols. Dr. Jacklyn Weier, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies advisor, spoke about what the training with Emergency Management entailed. "The two-hour training provided an overview of how to respond to emergencies, including active shooter […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Toy Con Toy Show is coming to Bloomington-Normal for the first time, featuring toys from across the decades, including action figures, collectibles, and comic books. Terrance Mannix has been running the toy show for 33 years, bringing it all around the Midwest. “Chicago is a base area where people feel like they can come out and have fun, do some shopping,” Mannix said. “We get big […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - The State of the University address was delivered by ISU President Aondover Tarhule Thursday afternoon. “This annual tradition is more than just a status report,” Tarhule said. "It is a moment to celebrate our triumphs and accomplishments, acknowledge and reflect on our shared challenges and opportunities, reaffirm our shared values and strategic priorities, and share once again, our vision of the […]
NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State University Police reported three accounts of theft or robbery this week. Two of the incidents happened on Monday and the third on Friday, all within Watterson Towers. On Thursday, ISU police responded to an incident involving mob activity, home invasion and aggravated battery at Hewett Hall. The Normal Police Department received a report of a hit and run near Mulberry Street and Fell Avenue […]
NORMAL, Ill. - In the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last week, students across the country have shared viewpoints on the situation and its consequences. Charlie Kirk, cofounder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, is known for his activism and frequent visits to college campuses. Last semester, he spoke at Illinois State University, where he shared his views and engaged students in discussion […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - After 16 months of rebuilding and relocating, the Normal Public Library reopened on Tuesday. Patron Experience Manager Laura Golaszewski shared why the library reopened, gave details on their renovations and why libraries are important to the community. “The majority of my work is making sure that when people come into the library, they have a great customer service experience and that […]
