Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Miller Park Zoo will offer hour-long sensory tours beginning in June for visitors with sensory sensitivities.
The tours will be held on the first Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and on the third Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a $5 fee payable in cash — registration is required and tours are led by KultureCity-trained staff who will feature two animals per session.
A new chapter of the National Organization of Women called Normal NOW started in Normal with its first meeting on May 13 at the public library.
President Lindsey Delahunt said the group will meet again on June 10 and plans more events in July and August to fight for rights — like affordable health care and safe housing.
🚨 Crime
Two women from Chicago were released after being accused of transporting about 4 pounds of meth through McLean County on May 23 + they must now report to pretrial services with arraignments set for June 13 and June 20.
A Bloomington man was detained in McLean County Jail — he was accused of breaking into multiple garages and stealing a car on Memorial Day.
🎉 Normal Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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