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Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of McLean County broke ground on its 200th house Saturday in Bloomington-Normal to honor the home’s recipients and co-founder Judy Stone. Teacher's aide Sharee Conely said her family now awaits a safe home where her children will have space to play outside — a key step toward lasting stability. WGLT
- ➤ The third annual Rivian 5K run on Saturday, April 26 at Heartland Community College in Normal drew 830 runners who raised over $12,000 for the Ecology Action Center and Friends of the Constitution Trail. Every finisher received a small shrub to plant—showing strong local support for environmental causes. The Pantagraph
- ➤ After five years of planning, the Youth Education & Support Center at Project Oz expanded its 2,500-square-foot facility at 1105 W. Front St. to include new services such as a nutrition nook with free snacks and a dedicated laundry room featuring a new LG washer and dryer stack—creating a vital safe space for local youth. The center was certified as a behavioral health clinic by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services—ensuring that youth can continue receiving trusted support after grant programs end. The Pantagraph
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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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Family Paint Party
6:30-8:30 p.m. — BloNo Pizza Co. — Cost of participation — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of creativity with guided painting and delicious food.
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