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A man from Springfield was detained in McLean County (accused of selling cocaine).

New Yorker cartoonist Amy Kurzweil gave the keynote at the AI and the Humanities conference at ISU on Wednesday, where she discussed her graphic memoir Artificial: A Love Story that uses a chatbot built from her father's work to connect her with her late grandfather.

She explained that the book shows how art and technology can work together—emphasizing that people must choose how to use AI in creative work.

Women to Women Giving Circle will host a free public forum on April 29 to discuss McLean County's new Family Treatment Court for at-risk families—organizers said attendees will learn how the court will support families in need.

McLean County will raise fees for animal services—officials say the increase is needed to offset rising expenses and maintain care quality.

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.

Children's Day/Book Day Celebration

2-4 p.m. — Illinois Art Station — Free entry — Celebrate reading with engaging activities for children and families.

Unit 5K Fun Run

2 PM — Maxwell Park — Registration fee required — Participate in the 4th Annual Unit 5K to support local education initiatives.