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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three Bloomington-Normal YMCA employees saved a man from a heart attack and were honored for their lifesaving action (at the local community center). The Pantagraph
- ➤ Three Bloomington-Normal YMCA employees were honored yesterday with National Lifesaving Awards from the American Red Cross and a letter of recognition from the fire department for quickly saving a gym member who collapsed on a rowing machine on Dec. 26 last winter. They performed CPR and used an AED—helping restore his pulse—before he was taken for treatment and began cardiac rehab. WGLT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A jury began deliberations in a bribery case against Illinois Sen. Emil Jones III—he was indicted in September 2022 for bribery and lying while still winning re-election—while the state, Cook County and Chicago must file their views on federal migrant sanctuary rules by Tuesday. In another incident, police stopped a truck on Interstate 74 near LeRoy and found 234 pounds of cocaine in four containers, which is believed to be the largest seizure in McLean County. Cities 92.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new GOP disclosure report left out a $28,000 transfer to former Normal mayoral candidate Kathleen Lorenz, which has spurred a State Board of Elections complaint alleging campaign finance violations. A hearing will be held on April 30 to review the case and determine if penalties are needed. WGLT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Central Illinois health providers say ketamine injections help lessen severe depression and anxiety, but only a few clinics offer the treatment because costs and insurance rules limit access. Patients like Marie, treated at Genesys Infusion Center in Bloomington-Normal, see quick relief & travel from nearby areas for this last-resort care. WGLT
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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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