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Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Eastern Illinois Food Bank will distribute food in McLean and DeWitt counties in February, with stops in Farmer City, Normal, and other locations, aiming to help individuals and families facing food insecurity. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The Illinois Prairie Community Foundation will start accepting applications in February to distribute approximately $227,000 in grants for education, health, wellness, youth, arts, and Jewish-themed programs in specific Illinois counties. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Country Financial's scholarship program for high school sophomores and juniors in Bloomington and surrounding areas covers tuition, fees, a laptop, and textbooks for college courses at Heartland Community College, with an application deadline of Feb. 1. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Heartland Community College introduces a new microcertificate program aimed at training students for jobs in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, enhancing skills in maintenance, installation, and repair of charging stations. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Normal plans a $211 million budget for 2025-26, a 5% reduction due to decreased revenue but remains optimistic, utilizing budget cuts and reserves without panic. WGLT
SPORTS NEWS
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Pet Supplies Plus Adoption Event
An adoption event at Pet Supplies Plus where attendees can meet adoptable pets and learn about the shelter's offerings.
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