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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 4th, a fire broke out on the 1800 block of Johnson Drive in Normal that severely damaged a one-car garage (with nearby siding also affected) and displaced residents while firefighters, including off-duty personnel and Bloomington’s Rapid Intervention Team, worked to contain the blaze. WJBC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rivian Automotive announced Monday that it will invest nearly $120 million in a 1.2 million-square-foot site in Normal to host suppliers who produce parts for its vehicles + the project is supported by state incentives. The Pantagraph
- ➤ A multi-state recall has been issued for four-count vine ripe tomatoes sold by Gordon Food Service, with the FDA reporting no illnesses from potential salmonella contamination. Rivian announced it will build a 1.2 million square-foot supplier park in Normal that will create nearly 100 jobs, and a Chicago man facing mail theft and burglary charges was arrested near the Magnificent Mile after escaping a postal inspector — he was found with 52 credit cards and counterfeit items. Cities 92.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Wesleyan University celebrated its 175th commencement ceremony on May 4 at the Shirk Center—386 graduates received their degrees as speakers like alumnus Marc Talluto encouraged them to use their unique education to drive future success. The Pantagraph
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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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Paint Nite: Moonshine Mountains
6:30-8:30 p.m. — BloNo Pizza Co. — $45 per person — Unleash your creativity while enjoying pizza and painting your masterpiece.
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