NORMAL, Ill.- The pandemic has brought pollution drops and a new perspective for the Illinois State University Office of Sustainability. "With this 'pause' in our daily activities, we are recognizing the human impact on our climate," said Director Elisabeth Reed. The office plans to return to campus out of this pandemic with a fresh perspective and a renewed energy to make our campus and community a more sustainable place. "While […]
Photo courtesy Dillon Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University's teachers and students continue to navigate this "new normal"and stay positive amid this pandemic. One ISU theater student Jackson Dillon adjusts to not being with his classmates. "For my acting class, we’re used to doing it in person, in front of everyone with props. Now we’re really confined to our rooms, with limited space and props," said Dillon. For Dillon's […]
Photo courtesy to Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, IL– Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the April 18 Farmers’ Market has moved online. Those wishing to shop at and support the Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market vendors will need to place a pre-order online. Online ordering will be available from 5 p.m. on April 8, through 12 p.m. on April 16. “By moving this market to an online store with […]
Photo courtesy to RE/MAX Choice Realty Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- A local real estate company tries to navigate the "new normal" and creates solutions for prospective residents seeking housing. Realtor for The Gerig Team at RE/ MAX Choice Roxanne Hartrich said their leadership team was very proactive and asked us all to work from home only coming to the office if absolutely necessary to finish a transaction. "They have also […]
Bloomington-Normal women are making a difference in a variety of ways. Women in local government and politics are the voices and leaders of the Normal, Bloomington and McLean County communities. But what is it truly like for these women? Being a woman can completely change the nature of politics and local government. However, City Manager Pamela Reece believes Normal is much farther ahead than many other communities. “Each time a strong woman in leadership […]
Photo courtesy to District 87 website BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- Local parents try to adjust to the new way of life that has affected their home. "We struggle in our household," said Dan Seaway, an employee at State Farm and parent of Devon. Devon is a student at Oakland Elementary School. Seaway is working from home during the day. Devon's mother, Lisa Fay has been working day-in and day-out as a medical-surgical nurse […]
Photo courtesy to McLean County Sheriff Office Facebook page MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill.- Across the world, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased exponentially with each passing day. According the the local chapter of Black Lives Matter, everywhere across the United States, elected officials are taking unprecedented steps to protect the most vulnerable people in their communities and contain the spread of the virus. However, in an effort to protect […]
Photo courtesy to Pritzker Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- As the state continues to take action to minimize the spread of Coronavirus in our communities, Governor JB Pritzker announced that all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois will be closed to the public, beginning at close of business Monday, March 16 through Monday, March 30. The Illinois Department of Public Health just today announced 29 new cases of Coronavirus […]
Photo courtesy to Town of Normal Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- As a response to the Coronavirus, Normal will be canceling several events and closing down several locations. The Town of Normal’s Cultural Arts Department will temporarily close to the public starting on Saturday, March 14 to help limit large gatherings for the health and safety of our visitors and members. This includes the Children’s Discovery Museum and the Normal Theater. […]
