Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Two Normal firefighters were honored with a Medal of Honor Tuesday in Springfield after they rescued a child from a mobile home fire at North Meadow Village on Nov.
2. The award recognizes Lt. Matt Hill and Firefighter-Paramedic Nathan Riordan for their lifesaving work.
🎭 Culture
A new card game, Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66, debuts in Bloomington to celebrate Route 66 and U.S. anniversaries.
The game offers a creative way for locals to honor history * more details are expected soon.
🎓 Education
Normal West High School will hold its graduation for the 2026 graduates on Saturday, May 23 at 2:00 p.m. (Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington).
🌲 Environment
Volunteers will join the Ecology Action Center on May 31 to plant bareroot seedling trees at a community tree planting workday.
The event is for adults only (bring your own transport and wear sturdy outdoor clothing).
🎉 Normal Events
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Summer Horticulture Field Day 2026
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM — Rader Family Farms — Tickets Required — Explore horticulture through tours and presentations on specialty crops at this engaging field day.
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