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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Today, the Normal Town Council adopted a resolution to support a plan that would build a $2.5 million cabin village near Downtown Bloomington to house up to 50 homeless people — a measure that asks Connect Transit to consider giving its property on East Oakland Avenue to Home Sweet Home Ministries — with similar backing from the Bloomington City Council.  25 News Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Mon, 6/2/25

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  • Tri-Shark Classic Triathlon and Duathlon

    1-5 p.m. — 13001 Recreation Area Dr, Hudson, IL — Registration fees apply — Compete in the Bloomington-Normal area's premier sprint triathlon and duathlon on a flat and fast course through Comlara Park.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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  • Tailgates N' Tallboys Country Music Festival

    All Day — McLean County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the joy of country music with live performances and a vibrant atmosphere.

    Thu, 6/12/25

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  • Sign & Sing with Communication Junction

    10:00-10:30 a.m. — Underwood Park — Free entry — Engage in stories, signs, and bubbles with Miss Meghan for kids ages birth to 5.

    Fri, 6/13/25

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  • Open House at 306 N Blair Drive

    10:00am - 11:00am — 306 N Blair Drive — $219,900 — Explore a beautifully updated home with ample outdoor space in Normal's Mission Hills Subdivision.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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  • Family Paint Party

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — BloNo Pizza Co. — Supplies included — Unleash your creativity in a fun and guided painting experience for all ages.

    Mon, 6/16/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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