This is a developing situation. WZND will update this story as new information is released NORMAL, Ill - The ISU Police Department released an emergency alert to all of campus at 7:55 p.m., stating that shots had been fired at the Bone Student Center. There is one reported victim with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The victim is not a ISU student. As of 9:24 p.m., the ISU campus is […]
Photo Courtesy of Getty/J. David Ake NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State University officials are unsure of how the Trump administration's Department of Education shutdown will impact the university and greater field of education ISU’s School of Teaching and Learning Professor Ben Wellenreiter addressed the uncertainty surrounding the possible closure. “I have seen, though it's still really up in the air as to how this is going to happen, that those […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - The That's What Teens Say program returned to Bloomington-Normal on Sunday, Jan 26. Put on in partnership with the What She Said program and Family Community Resource Center, the event gave teen girls a platform to share their personal stories. National Program Director Jenette Jurczyk gave insight into how this program for local teen girls started and why she believes it […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Due to extremely cold temperatures, the following closures and delays will be in effect on Tuesday, Jan. 21. School Closures: Bloomington School District 87: Closed Heartland Community College: Closed Heyworth School CUSD #4: Remote Learning Day Illinois State University: Closed LeRoy CUSD #2: Closed McLean County Unit 5: Remote Learning Day Thomas Metcalf School: Closed Tri-Valley School District #3: Remote Learning Day University High School: Closed Public […]
NORMAL, Ill. WZND's Music Department partnered with The Castle Theatre in Downtown Bloomington to host Battle of the Bands: Next Gen. Emceed by Music Director Logan Moeller and Assistant Music Director Elizabeth Zoerner, Battle of the Bands featured seven live performances from local bands. The bands that hit the stage were: From Within, Blind Baby, Cats and Dragons, The Occasion , Loose 9000, Short Notice and Peng. Each band played […]
Illinois State University took part in a “National First-Generation College Celebration Day”, Friday afternoon at the Horton Field House. This event was sponsored by multiple organizations, including the Illinois State University Police Department and the TRIO Student Support Service program. The event opened up with TRIO talking about the importance of being a first-generation student and why students should be inspired to be first-generation students. “I’m the oldest on both […]
WZND brings you extensive election coverage and live result updates throughout the day on Tuesday, November 5. Listen to WZND 7-10 p.m. for the live election show and exclusive interviews on election day on 103.3 FM and online at WZND.com. Final Results as of 7:00 a.m. CST Presidential Race (Electoral Votes) Kamala Harris (D): 224 Donald Trump (R): 277 U.S. House Races 16th District Darin LaHood (Incumbent, R): Winner (uncontested) […]
Image courtesy of campusrecreation.illinoisstate.edu Bloomington, Ill. - After a fatal car crash Sunday left a 27-year-old woman dead, Bloomington Police Officer Bryce Janssen emphasized the importance of car safety in the area. "One of the main things we’re seeing right now is reckless driving," Janssen said. "I would like to encourage everyone to practice safe driving behavior. Take extra time to get to your destination and put the phones down." […]
NORMAL, Ill. Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to rise for a third straight year according to the Fall 2024 Illinois Community College opening enrollment report released by the Illinois Community College board. The Illinois Community College System's opening Fall 2024 enrollment report recorded an increase of 7.4%, outpacing last year's fall increase of 5.7%. Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board Brain Durham breaks down his reason on […]
