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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bruce Parrish, a longtime educator in District 87 who also helped shape the local theatre scene, died Saturday morning. Community Players announced a memorial will be held after renovations at the theatre on Robinhood Lane. 25 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ISU President Aondover Tarhule said the university is reviewing its policies and budgets in response to federal mandates, aiming to protect students & researchers. The new revenue-based budgeting model is being piloted, with each campus unit assessing operations to bridge funding gaps over the coming year. WGLT
- ➤ After a police search warrant led to a soft lockdown at Chiddix Junior High last week, seventh grade students received a new long-term substitute as teacher Andrew Miller was placed on paid administrative leave (Kabir Rattan began substituting effective Monday). WGLT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 101.5 WNBQ host Susan Saunders left for vacation in Mexico Saturday but changed plans on Sunday after escalating violence disrupted her group's itinerary (her tour agent is rescheduling excursions for later this week). 25 News Now
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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.
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