Normal Local News – Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ McLean County Chamber of Commerce will host Twin Cities Showcase on Wednesday, May 13 at CEFCU Arena from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.—this free event connects the community with over 90 local businesses, nonprofits and service providers while featuring the Taste of Twin Cities with local samples from 10 to 1. Cities 92.9
➤ The Kiwanis Club of Bloomington is hosting its 17th annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale May 6 to 9 at The Shoppes at College Hills to raise funds for sending local children to Camp Limberlost, offering a variety of plants and on-site gardening advice. Cities 92.9

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Normal West High School announced its prom court for today at the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University in Normal + the event brings students together for a formal celebration. The Pantagraph

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Gov. JB Pritzker urged Illinois State University to resume discussions with Local 1110 — the university agreed to reopen negotiations next week on campus. The Pantagraph

HEALTH NEWS

➤ East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging and University of Illinois Extension are leading a task force that seeks community input through a survey open through June 15 to develop a dementia-friendly plan for Bloomington-Normal—responses will shape future community support efforts. WGLT

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