Photo Courtesy from For A Better Tomorrow For a Better Tomorrow announced the recipients of the 2021 Why I See You (YICU) Service Awards virtually on Sunday, September 19. YICU uses this ceremony to honor young people that make a difference in their community through volunteering in their neighborhoods. "They seem to be always doing something for others," said YICU Steering Committee member Kathy Weinzerl. "They should all be applauded […]
School is right around the corner for students, staff and faculty meanwhile health guidelines are being altered. The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued new guidance on entering another school year with the coronavirus. Illinois State University has since then taken the approach to update some of the face covering, vaccination and testing requirements for the university. Masks are required indoor public areas including hallways, classrooms, dining […]
Photo courtesy to Fire Chief Mick Humer NORMAL, Ill.- Residents on Hester Avenue are in destress after quickly evacuating their homes after a fire sparked this morning. The 600 block of Hester is consumed with smoke, fumes and frantic residents. Hester Avenue residents that were 15-20 ft from the fire were shaken when the train derailed yesterday, but continue to seek answers shelter after the two-day mayhem. April […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Local leasing agencies are warning residents about possible power outages. First Site Leasing advised residents they anticipate Ameren will be shutting down power in a large area around Uptown to make repairs. Some of the buildings that may be affected include: 605 Hester 609 Hester 102 W. College (Uptown North) 138 Beaufort 501 S. Fell 504 S. Fell 100 W. Vernon St. 101 W. Phoenix St. 703-705 […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- On Monday, Feb. 1, all potential Illinois State University graduates for the Spring of 2021 and Summer 2021 received the long awaited update on what their commencement ceremony would look like. Last year, graduates received a strictly virtual ceremony at the scheduled time of their graduation. Students were able to watch their name, picture, and a few more facts show up on their T.V. […]
