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Normal council OKs licensing requirements for tobacco shops, hears recommendations on housing crisis
The Normal Town Council on Monday approved a new ordinance establishing licensing requirements for retail tobacco shops and heard a presentation on the affordable housing shortage by the McLean County Regional Planning Commission. Previously, the council had expressed concerns about the number of smoke shops currently operating in Uptown. The...
Homegrown plants are available for purchase at Ropp’s Flowers Factory
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Roger Cramer joins ciLiving to share all about the “homegrown” plants available for purchase at the Greenhouse Garden Centers Ropp’s Flower Factory. Website. Social Media Links. Ropp’s Flowers Factory, Inc. Greenhouse Garden Centers Ropp’s Flower Factory. Roger L. Cramer.
College Democrats and College Republicans make joint statement advocating for ISU to cancel classes on election day
Come Election Day 2024 on Nov. 5, students can expect classes to be canceled to allow students more time to vote. Illinois State University College Democrats and College Republicans advocated for civic engagement across ISU’s campus by creating a joint statement that would cancel classes on Election Day. Not suspending academic activities on this day would contradict ISU’s values of supporting civic engagement.
Center for Human Services to add to low-income housing options in Bloomington
After receiving more than $9 million in state funding, the McLean County Center for Human Services plans to develop a new apartment building for low-income renters. The funding is part of $123 million in state and federal dollars recently allotted by the Illinois Housing Development Authority [IHDA] to agencies that will oversee 14 developments of what's called permanent affordable housing.
Bloomington Police Sweeten Community Relations with 'Breakfast with a Cop' Event for Local Youths
Breakfast with a badge? Bloomington's Finest dished out more than crime prevention tips this past Tuesday morning, serving up flapjacks and smiles to two lucky local kids. Logan and Owen started their day off with a bang, nabbing free meal tickets, and a siren-filled ride to school, all courtesy of the Bloomington Police outreach program "Breakfast with a Cop."
Dozens of Illinois State University faculty members sign letter opposing students’ suspensions
NORMAL (25News Now) - Dozens of Illinois State University faculty members say in a letter they stand in solidarity with student protesters, including seven who were suspended for staging a sit-in on Friday outside the president’s office after the administration building closed. The seven students protesting Israel’s war in...
Graduating students face apartment move-out challenges
As the academic semester draws to a close, a growing number of Illinois State University graduates find themselves struggling to balance the preparations for the move-out day and their upcoming commencement. Many popular leasing companies in the Normal area, including Young America, First Site, Sami and more, have set their...
Carle Health psychiatrists discuss mental health in Bloomington-Normal
Carle Health hosted a community conversation on Mental Health Monday at Illinois Wesleyan University for Mental Health Awareness Month, which kicked off May 1. Around 40 community members attended to hear from three Carle psychiatrists who treat patients in Bloomington-Normal: Rachel Immen, Burgundy Johnson and Alyssa Wood. The trio shared their perspectives on mental health in the area and what people can do to support the community.
Softball Game Preview: Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Heads Out
The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Falcons will head out on the road to square off against the Tri-Valley Vikings at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley's hitters might be in the hot seat on Wednesday considering what happened against Westville on Tuesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. The contest marked the first time this season in which Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley was not able to get on the board.
UPDATE: Illinois State University Police arrest 7 pro-Palestinian protesters who staged sit-in outside president’s office
UPDATE (10:25 p.m.) - Illinois State University Police arrested seven students Friday evening for refusing to end a sit-in outside the president’s office where they protested Israel’s war in Gaza. The seven are believed to be members of the ISU branch of Students for Justice in Palestine. They...
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