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Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spanish-speaking volunteers from ISU's Sigma Delta Pi and Wesley United Methodist Church are offering translation help to residents needing assistance with healthcare, legal and education services in Bloomington-Normal. They are bridging language gaps to support an essential community need. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Unit 5 school board will vote today on a plan affecting about 600 students to ease crowding and add an early learning center; renovations for several schools may begin in the 2027–2028 school year. Proposals for Carlock Elementary and Glenn Elementary remain on hold while administrators monitor enrollment. 25 News Now
- ➤ A nonprofit hosted a recruiting event—at ISU’s Alumni Center in Normal on Monday—to invite career changers for teacher roles at local colleges, aiming to ease the shortage in special, bilingual, and STEM education. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The town of Normal urged residents to check Pro-Rider helmets distributed at community events after a federal recall warned the models may not meet safety standards. Officials advised checking the label (model number and manufacturing date) to ensure the helmet provides proper protection. 25 News Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Mid-Illinois Realtors Association, the City of Bloomington and Town of Normal are hosting a housing & resource fair featuring 35 organizations at Eastland Mall in Bloomington on April 29 to provide local housing and service support. The Pantagraph
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