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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Central Illinois will celebrate Juneteenth this month with many events, including free admission at the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington on June 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. + celebrations in Champaign, Decatur, Peoria and other areas will offer music, dance and family activities to honor the day slavery ended. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State University installed a 320-square-foot Vertical Farm with a hydroponic system at 305 N. School St. to grow leafy greens and herbs for campus dining services — seedlings will be planted at the end of June so that produce is ready for fall classes. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Two Heartland Community College spring graduates Auston Koch and Ella Brownlee earned the Illinois Community College Trustees Association scholarship awards — the honor recognizes their academic achievement this past semester. The Pantagraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OSF Healthcare now offers a free—non-invasive scalp cooling treatment that helps cancer patients reduce hair loss during chemotherapy as part of its START program designed to support patients preserving their sense of identity. Remarkable Women winner Patricia Cutiletta was instrumental in bringing this service to our area and it lowers the scalp to 65 degrees before, during and after treatment. Central Illinois Proud
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Only two days remain to take advantage of some of Amazon’s best Prime Day deals. The sale makes upgrading every room of the house simple: We recommend these under sink organizing shelves for your bathroom, Roku’s 40-Inch smart TV for your living room, and the Keurig Hot and Iced Coffee Maker for your kitchen. The Buy
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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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Adie Mendez Live Performance
11 p.m. — Uptown Circle — Free entry — Enjoy a night of contemporary vocals from Chicago's Adie Mendez under the stars.
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