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Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Boys and Girls Club purchased the Trinity Lutheran Church property to expand its services with STEM labs and a culinary kitchen and will host an open house on April 18 from noon to 2 p.m. while Trinity Lutheran moves next door. 25 News Now
- ➤ Feed The Farmers 2026 will deliver Jimmy John’s sandwiches weekly to chosen farmers during harvest season as part of a partnership between Compeer Financial in Pontiac and Cornbelt Energy in Bloomington – a gesture to thank those who keep us fed. Nominations are open for the program. Cities 92.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State University honored slain student Carol Rofstad by unveiling a memorial bench at Redbird Plaza & awarding her a posthumous degree in psychology during a Monday afternoon ceremony attended by her family. WGLT
- ➤ Unit 5 will receive a $30,000 grant over three school years to expand news literacy instruction at Normal Community and Normal West High Schools starting this fall. News Literacy Project materials + teacher training will help students learn to spot credible media. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois may soon join the Blue Envelope Program for drivers with autism spectrum disorder after House Bill 4472 (which passed in the House last week) moves to the Senate for further review. Cities 92.9
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