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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 2,000 children from Bloomington-Normal and nearby areas are joining the annual Easter egg hunt in downtown Bloomington today where they hunt for candy and prizes. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington-Normal Youth Symphony is practicing for its spring concert as it holds a trial run at Westminster Village this week and will perform on May 2 at the Center for the Performing Arts at Illinois State University. The group is also featured in a new exhibit at Children's Discovery Museum—offering a view of the conducting experience that lets visitors learn from director Logan Campbell's work. WGLT
- ➤ A screening of 'No Other Land'—a documentary following young Palestinian activist Basel Adra that won the Academy Award for best documentary last month—is planned for Monday at ISU. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Senate passed Senate Bill 1988 to extend press protections for public media on college campuses, but one senator warned the measure could give state institutions broad immunity from libel suits—raising questions over accountability. The bill is now in the House Judiciary Civil Committee. Cities 92.9
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Bison captain Eddie Matsushima discussed his team's inaugural season results during a post-season media event on April 15th, offering clear insights into the season performance for local fans. The Pantagraph
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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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Children's Day/Book Day Celebration
2-4 p.m. — Illinois Art Station — Free entry — Celebrate reading with engaging activities for children and families.
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Unit 5K Fun Run
2 PM — Maxwell Park — Registration fee required — Participate in the 4th Annual Unit 5K to support local education initiatives.
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Monarch Butterfly Paint Nite
6:30-8:30 p.m. — BloNo Pizza Co. — Cost of supplies included — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying pizza and drinks in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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