A Day in Our Hometown: Bloomington-Normal
Thirty-four volunteer videographers took to the streets of Bloomington-Normal with their camcorders on April 21, 2001 to document one day in the life of the city. WILL-TV edited the footage about people, places and events in Bloomington-Normal into a 90-minute program.
Community Participants
Eric Alvin, Michele Bell, Michele Bock, Yvonne Borklund, Deanne Bryant, Michael Carlson, Carol Churukian, Amelia Ciskey, Debra Ciskey, Donna Dyson, Dee Engel, Mary Esther Evans, Sherry Galbreath, Cyndy Garwood, Stephanie Giancatarino, Matt Gullett, Shelly Hanover, Tricia Hozie, Marg Jaggers, Shelly Klinger, Donna Manke, Michael McNeil, Mary Michael, Loralee Micklich, Marie O’Conner, Michael Patterson, Louise Reeser, Doug Reiners, Katie Schaefer, Jesse & Susan Smart, Dana Spies, Rob Sutter, Vel Sutton, Brian Ulrich, Eric Veal, Jill Vernon, Michael Walsh, Dale E. Wayland, Roger Wilke
Underwriters
Country Companies Insurance and Financial Services
"COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services is very dedicated to the communities it serves," says Chris Linn, the organization’s vice president of marketing services. "We recognize Bloomington-Normal is an exceptional place to live, work and raise families. COUNTRY supports this project because it provides a unique opportunity to capture the flavor of the community through the eyes of its residents.
Community Links
The organizations the volunteers decided to feature in the documentary are listed. When possible, they are linked to a Web site.
Bloomington Public Library
Contact Matt Gullett at (309) 828-6091.
BroMenn Healthcare
Contact Eric Alvin at (309) 268-2248.
Central Illinois Water Gardeners
Contact Shelly Klinger at (309) 828-0220.
Children’s Discovery Museum
Contact Shelly Hanover at (309) 829-6222, ext. 205.
Ecology Action Center
Contact Michelle Covi at (309) 454-3169.
First United Methodist Church
Contact Brian Eble, associate pastor, at (309) 452-2096.
Harold Gregor Studio
Contact Harold Gregor at (309) 829-3951.
Heartland HeadStart, Inc.
Enhances the lives of income-eligible families in McLean and Livingston Counties in central Illinois. HeadStart provides an inclusive preschool program designed to improve each child’s quality of life and learning while empowering the family as a whole. For more information, contact Debbie Ditchen at (309) 662-4880.
Illinois Soldiers & Sailors Children’s School Historical Preservation Society
In the course of three centuries (19th – 21st), the grounds served the need of our most precious possession – our children. From 1974 until sometime in the 1980s, the school was vacated and left to decay. Now the campus is alive again with numerous businesses, homes and child care facilities. All are housed in the former buildings of the school. For more information, contact Yvonne Borklund, (309) 828-5580.
McLean County Farm Bureau
Contact Ron Ropp at (309) 663-6497.
Project Next Generation at the Bloomington Public Library
A technology-based mentoring program for at-risk youth. For more information, contact Brian Ulrich or Matt Gullett at (309) 828-6091.
Senior Sidekicks of the Bloomington Parks & Recreation
A volunteer group of energetic adults aged 55 and older who share their love of dancing with audiences ranging from preschoolers to senior citizens. For more information, contact the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department at (309) 434-2260.
Uniquely Bloomington!
Contact Michael J. McNeil at (309) 829-9599.
Upper Limits Climbing Gym
Contact Shawn Watsor or Jody Furr at (309) 829-8255.
Community Partners
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce
The Pantagraph
WJBC
WGLT
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