Good morning, Normal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.