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Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ L.A. Guns will perform a mix of new and classic hits with Tom Keifer at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts on May 28 — the band said the setlist will feature fan favorites and fresh tracks from its album Leopard Skin. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ YMCA has launched mobile swim lessons + water safety outreach in the community. The program will bring safe, accessible instruction to local neighborhoods and community centers. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that lets teachers challenge warnings for minor policy violations (Senate passed it last month), though critics worry it may hide patterns of misconduct. The bill awaits a vote in the House. WGLT
- ➤ Unit 5's school board approved a $180,000, three-year contract with ParentSquare on Wednesday to replace older systems and save $28,212 in costs for next school year (parents will soon receive notifications via text, email, app, and web with support for over 190 languages). WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McLean County Unit 5 board member Mark Adams has been named as village liaison to Carlock + a move intended to boost county-village communication. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Consumer advocates testified last week urging regulators to cut Nicor Gas’ $220.8 million rate hike by $178 million, a change that would curb residential bills from rising nearly $6 per month starting in 2027. The Illinois Commerce Commission will decide in November. WJBC
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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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~ Buddha
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