Bloomington/Normal Community Campus Committee is determined to counter binge drinking through campus and community partnerships.
As excitement enters the air, parents and teens have so many things to consider as they prepare for the night: hair, clothes, flowers… With all of this to think about, BN Parents wants to make sure parents remember to have conversations with their teens about alcohol and discuss ways to… [Read the Rest]
On January 27, 2013, a total 26 students from ISU, IWU, Lincoln College-Normal and Heartland Community College underwent the Step UP! Bystander Intervention Facilitator training. The trainers represented three of the four schools. A small grant was received from MidAmerica College Health Association to assist with costs associated with the… [Read the Rest]
BN Parents continues to strengthen partnerships with District 87, Unit 5 and Central Catholic High School. Since the beginning of the school year, these partnerships have allowed key access to high school parents, the population being targeted with messages addressing concerns related to underage drinking and encouraging parents to talk… [Read the Rest]
The new report, Making a Difference in Our Community, details concerns regarding the alcohol environment in Bloomington-Normal, programming in place to address the issues, and a call-out to the community for support. The take-away message? Take a look at how you can make a difference and join our team of… [Read the Rest]
We are pleased to announce the STEPS (Safety Training to Encourage Profitable Service) course will now be offered by Heartland Community College (HCC). This is excellent news for alcohol retailers, managers, servers, and restaurant or bar owners as it will ensure there is always a class available to meet your… [Read the Rest]
Owners and managers of area businesses that sell alcoholic beverages can learn how to detect a fake ID, determine when to refuse service to an intoxicated patron, and avoid serious lawsuits by attending a safety training program at Heartland Community College. The Beverage Alcohol Seller/Server Education & Training (BASSET) program… [Read the Rest]
Parents: The New Audience The teen years present some of our greatest parenting challenges. As our children become more independent, they face temptations and dangers that can affect their health and safety, like alcohol and other drugs. For this reason, the BNCCC is reaching out to parents with a new… [Read the Rest]
A STEPS (Safety Training to Encourage Profitable Service) class has been scheduled for April 21, 2012. Please contact Liz Hamilton at 309-451-7816 or emhamilton@chestnut.org for registration and training details.
A STEPS (Safety Training to Encourage Profitable Service) class has been scheduled for February 26, 2011. Download the brochure for course information and registration
Living Well Together: A Guide for Students In Our Community The BNCCC is committed to the development of students as individuals and as members of the greater Bloomington-Normal community. To promote these ideas, the BNCCC created the Bloomington and Normal Community Standards for Social Hosts guide. It was created as a resource for students to codify… [Read the Rest]