Saturday, January 4th, 2025
Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend in Bloomington, residents can participate in a card-making initiative for Midwest Food Bank, join a ukulele jam, or attend special story times for kids before school resumes. WGLT
- ➤ Normal enforces a snow parking ban from 8 a.m. on January 5 until noon on January 6 to clear roadways, offering free parking in designated lots. Cities 92.9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Normal, IL, a man was arrested for recklessly discharging a firearm and is facing multiple charges, though no injuries or property damage were reported. Cities 92.9
- ➤ Amahri J. Turner, 21, faces multiple felony charges in McLean County for allegedly possessing several stolen vehicles and motorcycles, alongside accusations of violence against police officers. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is analyzing Veterans Parkway for safety and infrastructure improvements, driven by its high crash rate and lack of pedestrian access. WGLT
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
~ Seneca
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