Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
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💼 Business
Kobi-eon will open in early June in north Normal offering Korean fried chicken, corn dogs, bubble waffles — and boba.
The new eatery aims to bring unique flavors to locals.
🎭 Culture
Lexington is preserving its historic Route 66 legacy as Mayor Spencer Johansen shares his childhood memories and details a Memory Lane restoration planned for spring 2026 plus updated landscaping along the vintage pavement to attract global visitors.
🏛️ Government
The eastbound lane on Shepard Road will be closed periodically for pavement repairs from Hershey Road to Greenbriar Drive in Normal—motorists should plan alternate routes.
🎉 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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