Thursday, March 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Normal Police Department collaborates with state agencies to enhance traffic safety for St. Patrick's Day, focusing on preventing impaired driving and promoting seat belt use. Cities 92.9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ McLean County law enforcement admits the firearm revocation process relies on voluntary compliance, highlighting challenges in ensuring revoked individuals surrender their weapons. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Private schools in McLean County are monitoring the potential impact of federal support for school choice programs on their enrollment and financial aid capabilities. WGLT
- ➤ Jeri Beggs has been appointed as the permanent athletics director of Illinois State University following a successful interim period and a comprehensive national search. WGLT
- ➤ Illinois Governor JB Pritzker reappoints Redbird alum Robert Navarro to the Illinois State University Board of Trustees. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Normal's mayoral candidates, including Chris Koos, Kathleen Lorenz, and Chemberly Harris, debated solutions to housing shortages, tax policy, and other civic challenges at a WGLT forum at Illinois State University. WGLT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jonathan Funk discusses the production of pure maple syrup in Funks Grove. The Pantagraph
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Central Illinois youth hockey programs, including the Central Illinois Special Hockey Association, are expanding to support and include players of all abilities and backgrounds, making the sport more accessible and inclusive. The Pantagraph
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