Image provided by the City of Bloomington NORMAL, Ill. - The City of Bloomington announced the appointment of Jeff Jurgens as the new City Manager, effective May 6, 2024. He will succeed Tim Gleason, who will be stepping down a day before. Jurgens served on Bloomington's Corporation Council for almost a decade, although he was still in private practice. In 2020, he "came in house," meaning he left his law […]
Image courtesy of the Illinois State University Bands official Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. - The Big Red Marching Machine will travel to Dublin, Ireland to march in the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and perform at Kilkenny Castle. The Director of the Big Red Marching Machine Mack Wood applied to participate in the parade. “The application asks for a video of the marching band so the parade can decide which […]
Photo provided by the Normal Theater NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal Town Theater is partnering with Keg Grove Brewing Company to unite the community through film. "Out of Your Element: The Big Lebowski Festival" will be on April 20 and open to the public to purchase tickets. The street festival portion will begin at 5 p.m. and guests can listen to live music, enjoy food trucks, play games and participate […]
Image Courtesy of the Normal Public Library NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal Public Library will have to close its 206 W. College Avenue address and move library services to an alternate location starting tomorrow at 5 p.m. for asbestos abatement and renovations. However, a new temporary location is 201 W. College Avenue, formerly the Busey Bank. The library will officially close on March 30th, and the alternate location will open […]
Image Courtesy of the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. - The Town of Normal has been receiving submissions for arts-related projects, programs and events to be funded through the 2024 Harmon Arts Grant Program. The Harmon Arts Grant Program was named in honor of former Mayor Paul Harmon. It was created in 1993 to promote the arts in the community. The maximum grant that can be awarded to participants is […]
Image Courtesy of the City of Bloomington NORMAL, Ill. - The City of Bloomington and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) held an event this week to present upcoming transportation projects impacting the community. The presentation was held on Feb. 26 and was open to the public for viewing. The informative session provided residents with a look at upcoming projects. Director of Operations and Engineering of Bloomington Kevin Kothe spoke […]
Photos provided by Ewing Manor NORMAL, Ill. - Ewing Manor is opening its doors again for a once-a-year event. The Architecture Tour will allow guests to see the unique features of Bloomington’s only “castle.” Appointed guides will walk attendees through all 44 rooms of the manor. Director of the Ewing Cultural Center Toni Tucker elaborated on the tour and how guides share facts about the manor. “We share the architectural […]
Image provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - Over a year ago, Ani Yazedjian, Ph.D., stepped into her newest role as acting provost of Illinois State University. Her term is said to be for 17 months. Despite having a date for when her assignment will end, she plans to continue the work she was involved in as associate provost. Yazedjian previously was at Texas State University for ten years […]
NORMAL, Ill. - 182 artists who graduated between 1968 and 2023 are participating in University Galleries' current exhibit "Alumni Spectacular." The "Alumni Spectacular" celebrates University Galleries’ 50th Anniversary and all of the talented artists from its history. All artwork displayed are from those that have graduated from the Wonsook Kim School of Art and Creative Technology program. The vibrant exhibition fills University Galleries from Jan. 26 through Feb. 20, […]
