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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A McLean County child advocacy program, aimed at supporting abused and neglected children, is expanding its services to Logan County to recruit volunteers and better serve the community's foster care needs. WGLT
- ➤ In Bloomington-Normal, advocates are providing essential aid, including propane tanks for heating, to approximately 130 unhoused individuals amid extreme cold temperatures. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Promise Council of McLean County appoints retired Superintendent Barry Reilly as its first full-time executive director to enhance educational support for over 5,000 low-income children. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eleven Bloomington-Normal political candidates shared their positions on labor issues at a union-organized forum. The Pantagraph
- ➤ A Republican lawmaker from Illinois is advocating for a bill that would prohibit insurance companies from imposing time limits on anesthesia coverage, emphasizing patient safety and bipartisan support for health care issues. WGLT
- ➤ The Town of Normal plans to reduce its budget by 5.38% for fiscal 2026 to $211 million, focusing on maintaining strong financial reserves amid expected lower sales tax revenue. The Pantagraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Experts warn of health risks like frostbite and hypothermia during extreme cold in Normal, Ill., advising precautions such as proper clothing and safe heating practices. Central Illinois Proud
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