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Juvenile charged in Traders Circle shooting in Normal
A juvenile male faces attempted murder and other charges in connection with a shooting in north Normal earlier this month. According to a news release from the Normal Police Department, agents from the U.S. Marshals Task Force, with help from the Normal and Bloomington police departments, arrested the juvenile on an outstanding warrant on Monday. His name is not being released because he is a juvenile.
At Phoenix Towers, some tenants are taking the initiative to organize
After years of sustained complaints, some residents at Phoenix Towers in Bloomington are hoping to take matters into their own hands. A handful of tenants living in the downtown apartment building are attempting to form a tenants union or residents council, though their legal rights in doing so appear more limited than that of their peers in other public housing developments.
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
Students restore historic tractor, bridging past and future at Heartland College
NORMAL, Ill. (WICS) — The Heartland Community College Agriculture Complex is the new home to an antique piece of farming equipment. Dave Bishop, part-time faculty in Agriculture, and pioneer in the development of HCC's Regenerative Agriculture certificate, donated his family's 1927 McCormick-Deering tractor for display, representing the transition from horsepower to machine power.
Awaiting surge, Pritzker says border crossings down past several months
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker still won’t say if he’s being vetted to be the Democrat’s next vice presidential candidate, but he did comment on the potential for a new wave of migrants coming the state. An Illinois Republican says U.S. taxpayers can’t afford Pritzker's policies on the national ticket. Asked Monday if he’s being vetted for second in command of the country now that Joe Biden has...
2024 FCS Top 25: No. 24 Illinois State Football Preview
Illinois State ranks No. 24 in HERO Sports’ FCS Preseason Top 25. The Redbirds finished 6-5 last year, missing the FCS playoffs. Here’s a look at the 2024 Illinois State football squad. Returning 2023 All-Conference Players (6) First Team. RB Mason King. LB Amir Abdullah. Second Team. WR...
Men’s Golf Earns GCAA Presidents Special Recognition Award
NORMAN, Okla. – The Illinois State men's golf team has earned its second academic honor from the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) in as many weeks, as the team has earned the Presidents Special Recognition honors. There are 59 NCAA Division I schools who have earned the Presidents...
Video: High schoolers study sustainable construction during Illinois Summer Research Academy
A group of high school students solidified their interest in college-level research while making green concrete, among other projects, during the 15th annual Illinois Summer Research Academy (ISRA). Hosted by the Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (CeMaST) July 22-26, the ISRA connected 38 high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors...
King Named To The 2024 Walter Payton Award Watch List
CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois State senior running back Mason King has earned a spot on the preseason watch list for the 2024 Walter Payton Award, which is presented annually to the national offensive player of the year in Division I FCS college football. Stats Perform selected King as part...
EAF alum’s book builds courage for women in leadership
Redbird alum Dr. Carrie Hruby, Ed.D. ’21, was the only woman left in the final candidate pool for a prestigious superintendent vacancy. The sitting leader’s retirement loomed. Hruby served as the district’s second in command for years. The reputable district often called upon her to take the reins...
Pritzker Administration Announces Child Support Pass-Through Payment Rule Change Takes Effect this Month
Beginning in July, all child support collected on behalf of Illinois’ low-income families with children who are current or former Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients in Illinois will be passed through to the family for the care and support of the child or children and will no longer be retained by the state, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced.
Sigma Delta Pi earns National award for 10th time
Illinois State University’s Eta Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, has been named an “Honor Chapter” for its outstanding activities in 2023-24, an award that was bestowed to only 13 chapters nationwide in 2024. This is the 10th year for Illinois State to earn this distinction, due in large part to the leadership of Professor Angela Bailey de las Heras, chapter adviser.
Normal firefighters take time to repair bikes after apartment fire
NORMAL – The Normal Fire Department was able to help out with more than just putting out an apartment fire on Monday. According to the fire department, crews responded to a kitchen fire Monday morning at an apartment in the 600 block of Orlando Avenue. A sprinkler activated and contained the fire until firefighters could fully extinguish it.
Another council member announces their bid for Normal mayor
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The race to be the next mayor of the Town of Normal just got a bit crowded after a third candidate announced their bid on Monday. According to a press release, Normal Councilwoman Kathleen Lorenz said that she is now in the running to be the next mayor of Normal.
Resurfacing Update: July 29, 2024
BLOOMINGTON, IL - The City of Bloomington provides regular updates on resurfacing work throughout the construction season. The most recent update is included below. For more information on roadwork in the City of Bloomington, visit www.bloomingtonstreets.com, e-mail engineer@cityblm.org or call 309-434-2225 during regular business hours. FY24 Resurfacing (Phase 1) Fort...
Bloomington City Council approves new roadwork
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council unanimously approved a $6.8 million roadwork contract with Rowe Construction at during last week’s meeting. According to a city news release, the money is going towards the city’s roads most in need of repair. “Approving this contract represents a significant investment...
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