ISU’s Pawfficer Sage is set to hang up the vest after five years in the service

NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State University Police Department announced that therapy K-9 Pawfficer Sage is headed into retirement after five years of service. Police Chief Aaron Woodruff dove into the impact Sage has had…

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McLean County Museum of History launches Dia de los Muertos installation

Photo courtesy of the McLean County Museum of History’s official website BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The McLean County Museum of History is hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration on Nov 1 beginning at 4 p.m.…

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Author and Lecturer Barbara Sostaita speaks at ISU Latinx Heritage Month Event

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s Latin American and Latinx Studies program is hosting a series of events with presentations from various speakers to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. The celebrations run through Sept. 17 and…

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Lasting Impressions: Hollywood greats, film appreciation and nostalgia culture

NORMAL, Ill. – The recent deaths of legendary Hollywood actors have brought nostalgic feelings to many as actors like Dame Maggie Smith and James Earl Jones are reminiscent of a simpler era in film. In…

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As Seen on BookTok: social media platforms are increasing engagement in public libraries

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Public Library is welcoming the increase in engagement and library presence thanks to the help of TikTok and other social media platforms. The increase of engagement is coming from Booktok,…

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Illinois State University’s Office of Alumni Engagement is gearing up for Homecoming 2024

Image provided by the ISU photo gallery NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s Office of Alumni Engagement will kick off its 2024 homecoming festivities on Sept. 20 and run through Sept. 29. Rachel Kobus serves…

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