Image courtesy of Kodiak Creative BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan Women’s Basketball team was in a position they did not expect themselves to be in this past weekend. “One of the breaking points [of our season] was halftime of our Washington University game. So that point we were 1-3, we had a tough loss from the night before, we’re down by 22 at the half, we’re in the locker […]
Photo courtesy to Robustelli Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. - At the McLean County Board ZOOM meeting, members discussed budget, tax rates and said a farewell to a District 8 county board member who is resigning. Goodbye, Robustelli Member Carlo Robustelli will be resigning from the board and has accepted a position in Carlisle, Pennsylvania at Dikinson College for the leadership team as the Vice President of Advancement. Robustelli has […]
Photo courtesy to IWU BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Illinois Wesleyan enrolled 487 new students to the University this fall, a 9% increase in new-student enrollment. Total enrollment also held steady at 1,636. Official enrollment figures were computed after the 15th day of classes. “As many universities across the country face significant enrollment declines amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are especially pleased to be breaking this trend with a larger-than expected […]
Photo courtesy IWU Facebook NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County continues to see clusters of cases from gatherings, household contacts and off-campus activities. If you have been to a party or large gathering the McLean County Health Department recommends that you get tested for COVID five to seven days from the event or possible exposure. Younger individuals are being tested as schools are back in session. Universities have been doing, and will continue […]
Photo courtesy to Roxy's Hair Studio Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- Local businesses are taking a hit due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the new Stay-At-Home order issued. However one local hair salon is using the community to stay positive during these trying times. In a little neighborhood near Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University is Roxy's Hair Studio, which provides professional hair care services. The salon is closed until […]
