Category Archives: News
State Farm Announces "Good Neighbor" Exhibit
State Farm has announced plans for an interactive experience they call the "Good Neighbor Center." The exhibit will be inside State Farm's corporate headquarters that will allow employees to experienc...
Sep 09, 2019 Photo courtesy to State Farm
REPORT: Unit 5 Supt. Daniel Resigning
McLean County Unit School District No. 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel has respectfully informed the Board of Education that he is seeking a new superintendent position for the 2020-2021 school year citi...
Sep 09, 2019
IDHS Celebrates September as Recovery Month
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is raising awareness for substance use disorders and partnering with providers across the state to recognize September as Recovery Month. In addition, ...
Sep 08, 2019
Investigation into a Second Sexual Assault at ISU
ISU campus police are investigating a new report of sexual assault on campus. According to Police Chief Aaron Woodruff, a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student around 1:10 AM Friday ...
Sep 06, 2019
Police: Shooting During an Armed Robbery
On Friday, September 6, 2019, at approximately 2:20 a.m., the Bloomington Police Department responded to 1001 Wylie Drive to investigate a robbery that had just occurred at a local restaurant. When of...
Sep 06, 2019
New Buyer: Downtown State Farm Building to be Converted to Luxury Apartments
Urban Equity Properties LLC. a Rockford-based company confirmed it has signed a purchasing agreement with the insurer and plans to close the deal in early October. Company say they are planning a $40 ...
Sep 06, 2019
BJH Teacher Up for Teacher of the Year
Helen Brandon, a sixth-grade math and science teacher at Bloomington Jr High at District 87, is one of 10 finalists for the Illinois State Board of Education's Teach of the Year. The winner will be an...
Sep 05, 2019
Gamma Phi Circus Invited to Macy's Parade
In honor of their 90th anniversary, the Gamma Phi Circus at Illinois State University has been invited to perform at the 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 28th, 2...
Sep 05, 2019
Missions Possible: Rappelling Event to Benefit Local Youth Set for October
The Boys and Girls Club of B/N & The Child Protection Network present a rappelling event to benefit local youth Over The Edge is a fundraising event that allows individuals, teams, groups, or comp...
Sep 05, 2019
ICJIA Seeks Survey Participation from LGBTQ+ Individuals Who Have Experienced Harm
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) is conducting a survey to gather information on harm and help-seeking experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals living in Illinois. Research indicat...
Sep 05, 2019
