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Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rivian announced a partnership with Uber that will bring up to 50,000 self-driving R2 robotaxis to the streets over the next several years; the plan—starting with 10,000 rides in San Francisco and Miami in 2028—will boost hiring in Normal as milestones trigger its $1.25 billion investment. WGLT
- ➤ State Farm will close its Corporate Headquarters and Illinois Operations Center in Bloomington by the end of 2027 as it consolidates its workforce inside the Corporate South building — a change prompted by growing unused space. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Wesleyan University is hosting a forest management presentation (What the Whip-poor-will Teaches Us About Forest Management) Monday, March 30 on campus to explore how the bird's habits offer lessons on sustainable forest care. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Normal West High School's mock trial team won the Illinois State Bar Association High School Mock Trial competition last weekend + earning the state champion title through skill and teamwork. The Pantagraph
- ➤ McLean County Unit 5 presented final enrollment study recommendations (including potential closures of Carlock and Glenn) at a public meeting. The district will review the proposals before making final decisions. The Pantagraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that trout season will open April 4 at 58 ponds, lakes and streams statewide with more than 80,000 rainbow trout stocked each year. Fishing licenses are available online. Cities 92.9
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Les Brown
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