NORMAL, Ill. - From Susan B. Anthony to Roe v. Wade, the fight for women's equality is seemingly endless. Whether it be from pride or prejudice women have historically been excluded from powerful conversations, even when the conversations were about their human rights. This exclusion led women to force their way into the spaces they were not accepted in before, a practice still commonly occurring today. While the screaming voices […]
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 Downtown Bloomington's Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The First Friday of the month marks First Friday in Downtown Bloomington. This event focuses on engaging the community, especially local downtown business and young local talent. This Frist Friday is a little different. A Downtown Bloomington Association representative Nora Jewkawitz expanded on what is unique about this First Friday. Bloomington will have a "duel theme." "We have got discovering young […]
