BIRD’S-I-VIEW: The Blo-No You Don’t Know

In the March edition of the Birds-I-View, hosts Maritza Navar-Lopez, Camberyn Kelley, and Gavin Broderick, along with the WZND News Team, take an inside look at Bloomington-Normal including the effects of Illinois State University, the history of community, and some of its staples.

WZND’s Kaylee Sugimoto starts the show by discussing the history of Bloomington-Normal (2:05-4:10). Next, Maritza Navar-Lopez talks about humanitarian aspects that provide support to the community (5:03-7:45). Then Andrew Pietraszewski delves into art, local music and more (9:19-12:17).

Afterward, Max Martin and Camberyn Kelley talk about staples in the community and the importance of local businesses (13:00-15:38). Eric Schweizer then talks about the effects of Illinois State University with President Terri Goss Kinzy and Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe (17:27-20:07). And last, Leo Staudacher discusses the economic growth in Bloomington-Normal with Rivian, State Farm and the Ferrero plant (20:57-24:47).

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