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Thursday, February 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WGLT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man from Normal is in McLean County jail on allegations of selling drugs. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WGLT
- ➤ 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. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ 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. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Pantagraph
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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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.
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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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