The Ironmen celebrated Senior Night in style with a commanding 59-11 victory over the Champaign Centennial Chargers in Big 12 Conference play on Jan. 14.  The win snapped Community’s two-game skid and improved the Ironmen’s record to 17-4 overall and 4-1 in conference play. The Chargers dropped...

While the Iron girls basketball team delivered a commanding Senior Night performance, defeating the Champaign Centennial Chargers 59-11 on Jan. 14, Armoni Connor's standout moment came before the contest even tipped off. Connor performed the national anthem for the third consecutive Senior Night,...

Mr. Jason Salrin was named Assistant Principal for the 2025-26 school year during the Jan. 15 Unit 5 School Board meeting. Salrin will replace Mr. Jeffrey Barnard, who announced his resignation in an email to staff on Nov. 7. Salrin, an 2017 Illinois State University graduate, is in his seventh year...

Whether it’s another blowout victory under the Friday night lights or a tense, final-possession battle on the basketball hardwood, whether the roar of the crowd erupts in triumph or falls to an anxious hush, one constant cuts through the noise at Normal Community High School–the familiar, booming...

The Ironmen grapplers head into tonight's Senior Night meet with a flawless 18-0 record, boasting the No. 16 ranking in Illinois. Under the spotlights of the Mrs. Kevin Yale Vernon Auditorium, Community will look to extend their dominant season as they host Olympia in a one-of-a-kind match to honor the...

Mr. Jason Salrin was named Assistant Principal for the 2025-26 school year during the Jan. 15 Unit 5 School Board meeting. Salrin will replace Mr. Jeffrey Barnard, who announced his resignation in an email to staff on Nov. 7. Salrin, an 2017 Illinois State University graduate, is in his seventh year...

The Normal Marching Band will debut on the international stage during the London New Year’s Day Parade, capping a season of milestones. Since its formation as a co-op in 2018, the band has develiped into a state powerhouse, earning three consecutive 6A Illinois State Championships. Now, the band...

Community High School’s FFA Chapter earned multiple accolades at the organization’s 97th annual National Convention & Expo held Oct. 23-26 in Indianapolis. Four Community FFA alumni—Class of 2022 graduates Juliana Bernardi and Amelia Rodriguez and the Class of 2023’s Evan Kraft and...

The Washington Panthers denied the Ironmen girls basketball team’s quest for a third consecutive State Farm Holiday Classic title, handing Community a 61-43 loss on Dec. 30 and a runner-up finish. The championship contest marked an emerging rivalry as Community dashed Washington’s Classic trophy...

The Ironmen girls basketball team is undefeated after opening the season with eight straight wins, squeaking out a 38-37 win over the Edwardsville Tigers on the road Dec. 14. Saturday’s victory was a meaningful test for Community as Edwardsville entered the contest with a deceptive 4-2 record. The...

The boys soccer team capped its 2024 season with a 16-7-5 record, finishing second in the Big 12 Conference at 7-1-2. The Ironmen’s postseason run ended with a 2-0 loss to Edwardsville in the IHSA 3A Sectional Final on Nov. 1, marking head coach Mr. Matt Chapman’s first sectional final appearance...

Every day, Snoop Dogg seems to make headlines for something new—whether he’s lighting up the Olympic torch, giving up smoke or joining “The Voice” as the show’s newest coach.  This “whatever” attitude has been central to Snoop’s three-decade reign as one of hip-hop’s most enduring...

It’s been a decade since “The Sims 4” hit the shelves in September 2014. Yet, the digital dollhouse remains a staple of the simulation video game genre.  At its core, “The Sims 4” distills the essence of daily life, cranked up to 11.  It is more than just a life-simulation game; it’s...

“Insane” barely begins to scratch the surface of “Rick and Morty.” It's far too sane a word to describe the hit’s straightjacketed madness.    For seven seasons on Adultswim, the animated sci-fi comedy series has made a name for itself a concoction of utterly chaotic characters...