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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial will host a scavenger hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at the Railsplitter Pavilion. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Community College’s Alpha Omega Xi of Phi Theta Kappa welcomed 53 students into its membership this spring — the students earned the honor for their academic achievements. The Pantagraph
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 16, a dust storm formed in Central Illinois near Bloomington-Normal and swept dust toward Chicago as farmers noted that strong winds picked up dry soil residue from fields. Researchers say there is not enough evidence to link the event to climate change while many local farmers rely on cover crops and no-till methods — techniques that help reduce soil erosion during windy weather. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New lawmakers in Central Illinois have learned that change is hard in Springfield when many bills stall and the minority party finds it tough to work with established lawmakers. Rep. Regan Deering and other freshmen focus on specific issues (like modernizing state systems) while gearing up for a possible special session on federal cuts. WGLT
- ➤ The McLean County Unit 5 board approved a new fiscal 2025 budget worth $239 million and heard from teachers who said cellphones distract students in class (they want them banned). The board increased the budget with extra tax money and higher bus costs to cover a $4 million rise in spending and updated the student handbook with new cellphone rules. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The Normal Town Council voted Monday to ban short-term rentals in R1 and R2 residential neighborhoods, which means only 17 existing businesses will continue while 49 will cease operations by 2030. City Manager Pam Reece said the five-year delay gives property owners time to recoup investments—those needing more time can appeal the duration of the ban. WGLT
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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Kite Fest 2025
11 AM – 6 PM — Grove Elementary School — Free entry — Experience a vibrant day of kite flying, food, and family fun in the sunshine.
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