Normal Local News – Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The latest McLean County building permits highlight current construction projects and their costs. The Pantagraph

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Legendary rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive announces a concert in Bloomington on July 28 as part of their 2025 tour, with tickets available Friday. WGLT

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Illinois State University has been reaccredited through 2035, demonstrating its commitment to exceeding educational standards and ongoing improvement. The Pantagraph

SHOP NEWS

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NORMAL EVENTS

EVENTS

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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.

Fri, 2/28/25

Friday, February 28th, 2025
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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.

Sat, 3/1/25

Saturday, March 1st, 2025
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NORMAL REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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NORMAL JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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NORMAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Pair your phone to your car in just three seconds with this one-step CarPlay connector.

HD Dash Cam | ~~$199~~ $119

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Purple Royal Seat Cushion | ~~$119~~ $89

Sitting in your car all day? Improve comfort with Purple’s hyper-elastic polymer cushion, built to give your tailbone ease.

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