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Thursday, May 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Heartland Community College students now have a pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration as Illinois State University partners with Heartland to offer an online program—today the two schools will meet to launch the initiative.  WJBC

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Effective Monday, May 5, Public Works crews in Normal will begin summer hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.—residents must place items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day—and McLean County self-service electronics recycling will run weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with Saturday service available monthly.  City of Normal

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Unit 5K Fun Run

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

    Sun, 5/4/25

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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.

    Mon, 5/19/25

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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.

    Mon, 5/26/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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