NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University Police Department has had a much lighter week than usual. ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff said this is quite common coming into the winter months, especially once students depart for winter break. This lends itself to a new type of crime, though. “Normal police sometimes encounter issues where students leave for break, and they leave their PlayStation or Xbox in their apartment and then […]
Image courtesy of the Central Illinois Regional Airport BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - While major airports across the country grappled with delays and cancellations triggered by the recent FAA staffing directive, Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) saw only minor impacts. According to Melissa Beaver, the airport’s marketing and communications manager, the directive caused minimal disruption locally. Airport leaders say the situation, which lasted roughly three days, primarily affected the nation’s largest hubs, […]
NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State University Police Department responded to a report of assault and criminal trespass at Watterson Towers at 6:13 p.m. Monday. The incident followed earlier reports the same day involving battery and the use of a fraudulent driver’s license at the same residence hall. On Tuesday, Normal police responded to a report of criminal damage to property at Milner Library shortly before 1 p.m. The […]
Image courtesy of Mane Society BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — A new salon in Bloomington is setting itself apart by combining affordable services with community involvement. Mane Society opened in April 2025 and was founded by cosmetology student Ashli Whitton, who said the idea came from a need for more accessible salon options in the Bloomington-Normal area. “Booth rentals and salon suites in town are very expensive,” Whitton said. “It just wasn’t […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - A new movie theater in Bloomington-Normal offers premium experiences at affordable prices. Golden Ticket Cinemas took over the old ‘New Vision Theatre’ on the east side of Bloomington. The theatre opened on Friday, and Director of Media Relations Joe Horton said that this is the first location in Illinois, and this brings the chain to a total of 22 theatres across the country. “We try to make […]
NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State University Police Department responded to a reported theft at Watterson Towers at 9 a.m. on Monday. Another theft was reported later that day at Hewett Hall around 10 p.m. Normal Police responded Monday to a stalking report near the 1500 block of Hunt Drive and also reported a criminal sexual assault that day. On Tuesday, the Illinois State University Police Department responded to a […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University Police responded to several incidents this week. On Monday, the ISU Police Department received a report of a motor vehicle burglary near the 700 block of North Main Street. Later that evening, around 9 p.m., officers also responded to a battery incident at Watterson Towers. On Wednesday, police investigated a hate crime at Watterson Towers around 10 p.m.. That same day, an incident involving […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University Police responded to a reported criminal sexual assault on Tuesday at Watterson Towers. Additionally, a theft was reported on Tuesday at Watterson Towers. At Cardinal Court on Wednesday, police charged an individual with unlawful use of a license. Later that day, another incident was reported at Cardinal Court after a driver failed to remain at the scene of an accident that caused property damage. […]
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 […]
