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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Community College will host a career and technical education information night from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois lawmakers considered Senate Bill 1618 at Tuesday’s Liquor Control Committee hearing to update craft distillery rules and allow direct shipments, which supporters say will help small producers compete (only 11 states currently permit direct shipping while Illinois does not). A separate measure, Senate Bill 2230, would let retailers store alcohol at another licensed site and is opposed by some local business owners (one owner received a fine for off-site storage). Cities 92.9
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Attention shoppers — Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is almost over. Shop some of the best deals of the year on top brands like Steve Madden, adidas, Lucky Brand, and more before they’re gone on Monday, Aug. 4. The Buy
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Exploration Day in Bloomington-Normal
2:30-10 p.m. — Meet at Ryburn Place — Costs vary by activity — Explore historic sites and enjoy local dining in a vibrant community setting.
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Rivian 5K Charity Run
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Heartland Community College — Entry fee required — Participate in a fun run supporting local nonprofits with refreshments and an after party.
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Final Days: Score Big Savings at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
There are just a few days left to shop Nordstrom’s highly anticipated Anniversary Sale.
Don’t miss some of the best prices of the year, including $50 for these top-rated Cole Haan sneakers and over $120 off Le Creuset’s Traditional 4.5-Quart Enamel Cast Iron Oval Dutch Oven.
With limited-time deals on top brands across fashion, beauty, and home, now’s the time to grab your favorites before the sale ends on Sunday, Aug. 3.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.
~ Les Brown
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