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Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Catholic High School will induct four alumni into the Saints Athletic Hall of Fame for their significant contributions to school athletics. Cities 92.9
- ➤ The Friends of Carlock Library will host a used book sale in February, offering diverse genres at $4 per bag during library hours. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington offers free admission every Friday in February, with special valentine-themed activities for visitors to create enrichment items for the animals. The Pantagraph
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Renters in Bloomington-Normal are experiencing significant rent increases amid a housing shortage, with costs rising faster post-COVID-19 and impacting both student and non-student housing. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Higher education institutions in Bloomington-Normal express uncertainty over the impact of the Trump administration's federal funding freeze, even amidst legal challenges against it. The Pantagraph
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ McLean County residents can drop off electronics for recycling at the Normal Public Works office this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge halted an executive order to freeze grant funding, affecting nonprofits and local governments in Bloomington-Normal, with a court hearing set for next Monday. WGLT
SHOP NEWS
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