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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Taking Steps to End Child Abuse 5K Color Run/1-Mile Walk is planned for Saturday, April 26 from 9-11 a.m. at Fairview Park—801 N. Main St in Normal. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal offers a monthly Sensory Night series during Autism Acceptance Month—designed to support families with sensory needs. The free events run from 3-8 p.m. on the third Thursday—providing sensory bags, quiet areas, and hands-on activities developed with Autism McLean. City of Normal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Community College in Normal held its groundbreaking for an expansion of the Constitution Trail around Birky Pond on Wednesday. The project includes a gazebo, pond overlook & bird watching blind as part of a plan to restore 13 acres, with construction continuing through the summer and completion expected by the end of 2025. Central Illinois Proud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A lane reduction is planned along East Vernon Avenue between Brookwood and Anthony drives for pavement repairs until 3 p.m. today. The Pantagraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Public Health announced its first confirmed measles case this year involving an adult in far southern Illinois on Wednesday. Lab tests confirmed the infection and the agency is working with local health officials to track exposures — medical providers are urged to check for symptoms and notify their local department. Central Illinois Proud
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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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