Normal Local News – Saturday, January 31st, 2026

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Saturday, January 31st, 2026

Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ At the St. John Paul II Catholic Newman Center near ISU, Gen Z students are joining campus ministries as curiosity drives conversion classes from seven in 2022 to about 30 now—local chaplain Father Kyle Lucas said daily Bible study participation now reaches 30 to 50 students. 25 News Now
➤ At Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center, former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke at a cultural dinner on Friday (Jan. 30) honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She stressed that unity and open dialogue are key to keeping his legacy alive. 25 News Now
➤ A video from the IHSA State Dance Competition in Bloomington shows local dance teams performing while Fieldcrest High coach Tina Fortner (in her final season) highlights the event. The recorded coverage captures a bittersweet moment as the coach marks her farewell. The Pantagraph
➤ At ISU's annual MLK Jr. Cultural Dinner last night, former press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre urged attendees to actively protect democracy and honor Dr. King's legacy - stressing that participation is key to preserving rights. More than 650 guests attended the sold-out event. WGLT

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Three University High School juniors have launched the Caring Cells Project (a student-led initiative) to support children with sickle cell disease by organizing local events and fundraisers. The Pantagraph

HEALTH NEWS

➤ OSF HealthCare has added high-tech birthing simulator Victoria to its mobile OB-GYN team serving 12 Central Illinois counties + training providers to handle emergency childbirth complications. The move boosts preparedness in areas with limited maternal care. WGLT

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