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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local police and Kroger will partner in a four-hour food drive called Pack the Cruiser on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kroger locations in Peoria, East Peoria, Bloomington, Bartonville & Morton to collect food and support local food banks as school breaks increase demand for meals. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ Miller Park Zoo announced it will host sensory sensitive tours in June—designed to help guests with sensitivities enjoy a quieter visit at the zoo. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois legislators met Tuesday to support the #StopTheHate campaign and fight antisemitism—after a report noted over 335 incidents with a 59% jump, including 79 on college campuses—and urged people to act with empathy. Cities 92.9
- ➤ Starting today, traffic patterns will change as lanes are reduced at College Avenue — Landmark Drive in Normal. Motorists are advised to follow posted signs and expect delays in the updated roadway area. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The Illinois legislature passed House Bill 1226 that will raise the driving exam age from 79 to 87 and allow family members to report unsafe drivers. Gov. Pritzker may sign the bill so it takes effect on July 1 and it is expected to affect about 348,000 Illinois motorists. Cities 92.9
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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