Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
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🏘️ Community
In Bloomington-Normal, advocates are working to revamp the local homeless response system, which is currently struggling to meet the needs of over 130 people without shelter, by proposing shelter villages as a viable solution.
🚨 Crime
A man from Normal is in McLean County jail on allegations of selling drugs.
🎭 Culture
Ewing Manor to offer architectural tours on April 5 with opportunities at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m., each lasting approximately two and a half hours.
🎓 Education
Illinois State University may raise housing and dining fees by 5% due to increased operational expenses, while maintaining current tuition rates for the third consecutive year.
Heartland Community College's Board of Trustees has decided to increase tuition and fees by 1.1% for the 2025-2026 academic year to avoid future financial strain.
Bloomington District 87's school board approved $2.8 million in bids for renovating a building for vocational and technical training, starting as soon as March 1, under the budget by $400,000.
🏛️ Government
McLean County's largest school districts, District 87 and Unit 5, pledge to reduce property taxes if a 1% sales tax increase is approved by voters to fund educational facilities.
🎉 Normal Events
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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.
Taskmaster NPL 2025 at Normal Community Activity Center
Experience an evening filled with laughter and creativity by participating in a series of humorous challenges inspired by the UK panel show Taskmaster, exclusively for individuals aged 18 and up.
Miller Park Zoo Stampede: 5K Run and Fun Run
This event features a 5K run, a 3K walk, and a Fun Run for children under 10 in the picturesque setting of historic Miller Park.
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