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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tyjohn Williams received a 55-year prison sentence for the murder of Kristian Philpotts, an ISU graduate aspiring to become a veterinarian, during a failed robbery attempt. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Courtney Marks is set to become the new director of student services for District 87 starting July 1, 2025, following the retirement of the current director. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At an Illinois State University forum, Bloomington's mayoral candidates discussed housing, water quality, taxes, and downtown revitalization ahead of the April 1 election, with differing priorities and solutions highlighted. WGLT
- ➤ The Town of Normal approved a new budget reducing spending by 5% for the 2025-26 fiscal year and took over the Illinois Art Station to ensure the continuation of art-education programming. WGLT
- ➤ Candidates for mayor in Bloomington and Normal discussed their views on housing, taxation, and budgeting at a WGLT forum, highlighting challenges related to budget deficits and the need for efficient spending. The Pantagraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 23-year-old Daniel Johnson from Normal, Illinois, will compete in snowshoeing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, marking the first participation of a local athlete in the winter version. WJBC
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