BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- A member of the Bloomington Planning Commission is putting her best foot forward to run for Ward 3. Over twenty years ago, Sheila Montney moved to Bloomington by herself with only her dogs to keep her company, and she has never looked back. Originally from a small town in Arkansas, Montney grew up with parents who divorced when she was in elementary school. Her mother met her dad […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Town Council approved a contract of more than $350,000, and approved the reappointments of various commissions Monday night. The $356,662 contract to George Gildner Inc. is a Sump Pump Discharge and Storm Sewer Improvements Project. This was among the Omnibus Agenda, and was unanimously approved. One item that was pulled for discussion by Stan Nord was the motion to approve reappointments of various boards, commissions, and […]
Photo courtesy to Jackie Gunderson Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- Equality has been the focus of most conversations this past year, but what about equity? This is one of Bloomington Mayoral Candidate Jackie Gunderson’s top priorities. Gunderson has a background in special education, and is the director of the Penguin Project of McLean County which is a non-profit helping children and young adults with developmental disabilities have access to the performing […]
Photo courtesy to Mike Straza website BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- There are three mayoral candidates for the city of Bloomington. Among them is a 37-year Bloomington native that says he wants to build on all that is good and exciting about the community. Mike Straza describes himself as a passionate entrepreneur as someone who has started and maintained six businesses over the years. “As mayor, I’ll work to accelerate economic growth, invest […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- On Monday, Feb. 1, all potential Illinois State University graduates for the Spring of 2021 and Summer 2021 received the long awaited update on what their commencement ceremony would look like. Last year, graduates received a strictly virtual ceremony at the scheduled time of their graduation. Students were able to watch their name, picture, and a few more facts show up on their T.V. […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Redbirds took to the court tonight to face the Evansville Purple Aces in hopes to keep their four year winning streak against them going. The Purple Aces entered the court with no wins thus far in the Missouri Valley Conference. Leading the Redbirds tonight was Mary Crompton with 14 points and 5 rebounds, followed by Deanna Wilson with 12 points and a stunning 12 rebounds beating her […]
Photo courtesy to Associated Press and AP's Julio Cortez Could President Trump be charged with treason or sedition? Chaos at the Capitol raised questions and accusations toward the President, and has ultimately led to his second impeachment. What happened on Jan. 6 People have shown anger and sadness in response to the MAGA mob storming the Capitol on Jan. 6. With weapons at the ready, it is impossible to […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- People all across the country found a reason to celebrate Saturday after Joe Biden was projected as President of the United States. Within hours of the announcement, Ward 6 Alderwoman Jenn Carrillo put together an event titled, "YOU'RE FIRED. A Community Farewell to 45." "Electing somebody like Joe Biden- I mean, I don't think it's going to solve all our problems," said Carrillo. "At a minimum we have […]
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