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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local Venezuelans in Bloomington-Normal, including Juan and Alvaro Bello (community members), felt hope and worry when news broke that Maduro was captured and is en route to jail; they are optimistic his removal signals steps toward better conditions in Venezuela even as they remain concerned for their families living there. WGLT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Bloomington will revamp its First Friday program in 2026 based on community feedback to boost participation and support merchants; major events like Tour De Chocolat, Get Your Kicks on Route 66 and Once Upon a Holiday will expand while new themed Saturday events debut in the fall. Cities 92.9
- ➤ Strong Towns Blono has commissioned local sidewalk murals to celebrate Route 66 centennial and boost walkability downtown. The murals by a local artist will open in June and connect cultural landmarks (the library and museum). WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Forty-two Heartland Community College students in Normal were named to Phi Theta Kappa in the Fall 2025 semester (they had earned at least 12 credit hours with a 3.5 GPA) and now have new opportunities for leadership, service, scholarship, and fellowship. Cities 92.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Carle Health announced Wednesday that Dr. Robert Cavagnol will succeed Colleen Kannaday as president of Carle BroMenn Medical Center & Carle Eureka Hospital. The transition is set to begin soon in the Bloomington-Normal area. The Pantagraph
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
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