Good morning, Normal.

Eastern Illinois Foodbank and Midwest Food Bank report that local centers need volunteers and donations through winter — officials say demand remains high while resources are low.

Unit 5 families have until Mar.

1 to review two draft proposals for changes to school boundaries and facility use and share feedback in an enrollment survey. Cropper GIS will use responses (addressing plans for Carlock, Glenn, and others) to guide final recommendations to the school board.

Illinois State University approved a 5% tuition increase for new undergraduates effective next school year to counter inflation and low state funding.

The board set the base rate at $422.30 per credit hour (tuition will remain fixed until 2030) and added fees for housing and dining.

The Illinois State Board of Education will host a public forum at Normal Community High School on Wednesday, Mar.

18 to review its second draft of the Comprehensive Numeracy Plan.

ISU President Aondover Tarhule explained how the school considers expenses (like salaries and upkeep) and market factors when setting tuition to keep education affordable and high quality locally.

Regional school superintendent Mark Jontry will retire 14 months early on May 1, clearing the way for his recommendation, assistant regional superintendent Molly Allen, to take over after two decades at the ROE.

McLean County is searching for a new director of Behavioral Health Coordination to lead department programs, budgets, and public engagement after Marita Landreth’s resignation; the county plans to fill the vacancy within the next two months while maintaining community partnerships in the Normal area.

Flame@Bloom blends American, Indian and Mexican cuisines in breakfast and brunch at the Shoppes at College Hills (307 Veterans Pkwy #500).

The restaurant opens Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sharin' of the Green Parade

1-3 p.m. — Uptown Normal — Donation-based — Celebrate Irish heritage by donning green and supporting local families through community donations.