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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Every Saturday from May through October between 7:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., the Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market brings fresh fruits, vegetables, handmade items, and baked goods to Downtown Square. The Illinois Shakespeare Festival shows plays like A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Hamlet on scenic Ewing Manor grounds — family shows that bring summer joy — and is presented by the Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance. Visit Bloomington-Normal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State University's Department of Economics and Constellation will host a weeklong summer program on energy sustainability for students and teachers this summer—interested participants may apply soon. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Normal announced a public comment period that began on June 13 for the CDBG evaluation report for program year 2024-2025, and review is available at the Town website, Town Clerk’s office, and Normal Public Library. A public hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. on June 26 at the Normal Fire Department Headquarters — written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on June 27. City of Normal
- ➤ The Normal Town Council voted 5—2 on Monday night to ban short-term rentals in single-family zones except where the owner lives on the property. Town staff said only seven of the 49 current rentals meet the new rule. 25 News Now
SHOP NEWS
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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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Terrific Tuesday: Who's There?!? by Illinois Shakespeare Festival
10:00 – 10:40 AM — Connie Link Amphitheatre — Free entry — Experience a lively 40-minute performance where Hamlet meets A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a family-friendly romp.
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