A student picks a raspberry from the bush and takes a bite. The fruit is sweet and the flavor of it washes over the student’s mouth. As the sensation ends, the student continues his walk through the ...
The Haunted Trail, a Halloween mainstay in Normal for the past 22 years, entertained and frightened locals the last 2 weekends of October. The two variations of the Haunted Trail, the non-scary trail,...
The kneeling of NFL players during the national anthem has sparked controversy across the country and this act of protest has spread beyond the National Football League. This once localized form of protest has spread from NFL teams, to other major sports, with regular American...
A new road is being constructed between Normal Community High School and Eastview Christian Church. The construction began in early October and is scheduled to be completed by November 5.
Eastv...
A vehicle, driven by Joshua Brewster, crashed into a utility pole at the corner of Airport Road and College Avenue this past Monday, April 10 around 5:00 PM. Brewster’s wife, Melonie, along with their...
The Stand with Planned Parenthood Rally occurred Saturday, February 11 in downtown Bloomington outside of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. It is estimated that 1000 people attended, inclu...
Over 50 NCHS students gathered at Congressman Darin LaHood’s office to express their disapproval of the immigration ban after school on Thursday, February 2.
President Trump signed the executive...
The cool September breeze rustles through the thick, green leaves. The rich smell of soil and basil mix in the air. Small, red tomatoes hang from thick vines, and green peppers hide between lea...
Cravin' Donuts, a new specialty donut shop, opened its doors last week. The shop offers several kinds of unique donut flavors, with new flavors daily. The store is located on Main Street in downtown Bl...
The arts are often a route that many teenagers fail to pursue as a path that will lead to a viable career. Within the arts, further underrepresented by teen voices is comedy. Courtney Bennett has been...
Cirque du Soleil, a show usually acquainted with prime time stages like the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, stopped by the US Cellular Coliseum November 13th. The stop in the Twin Cities was one of many as...
With the recent addition of bike lanes to Jersey Avenue in Normal and Front Street in Bloomington, the Bike Boulevard on Blair, and sharrows (street markings that identify shared lanes) placed around town,...
Bloomington- Normal has lots of places to eat. The town holds the national record of containing the most restaurants per capita. Whatever food one might want, they can get it here. But which restaurant is the best? I have eaten at almost everywhere in town, and have decided to rate my top 3 eateries. I wanted to shy away from chains, and give examples of places that you can only eat at in Blo-No.
3. Biaggi’s
It goes without con...
With the New Year comes new… laws. As of January 1st, 2014, the state of Illinois has put numerous new laws into effect. However, one regulation may affect the average Illinoisan more than others....
The Word Alive, I See Stars, Crown The Empire, Get Scared, Dayshell, and Palisades played the Castle Theater in Bloomington on Friday, November 8th, a leg of their "Started from the Bottom Now Were Her...
