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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Normal is celebrating Park and Recreation Month throughout July with free activities for residents in local parks — events that invite community participation and outdoor fun. Officials note that the schedule includes a variety of public gatherings planned across the town. The Pantagraph
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fast-moving fire heavily damaged a home in the Ironwood Subdivision Wednesday evening and firefighters rescued two dogs from a closed bedroom while safely moving propane cylinders to prevent further hazards—no human injuries were reported. Cities 92.9
- ➤ Normal firefighters urged residents to sleep with closed bedroom doors after rescuing two dogs from a house fire on Wednesday night in the 1900 block of Claremont Country Club Commons (Ironwood subdivision) as a closed door kept fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide out amid a rapid spread fueled by ignited propane tanks and a partial roof collapse. 25 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rivian Automotive received $1 billion from Volkswagen as part of a $5.8 billion joint venture to share technology, while the company reported a 23% drop in sales and laid off about 150 salaried manufacturing workers to boost efficiency. Construction began on May 5 along Rivian Motorway in Normal and will be completed next year—an expansion supported by state and local financial incentives. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Bloomington-Normal won multiple awards at the SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta last week as over 6,500 Illinois students competed in career and technical programs. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A lane reduction will begin at 6 a.m. Monday, July 7 on Gregory Street between Parkside Road and Cottage Avenue for pavement repair — drivers should note that lanes will reopen daily at 2 p.m. until work is completed by 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, weather permitting. City of Normal
- ➤ Normal will reduce the right lane on South Cottage Avenue from Village Court to Martin Luther King Drive for storm inlet repairs beginning 7 a.m. Monday, July 7. The repairs are expected to finish by 2 p.m. Friday, July 11 — drivers should use caution in the area. City of Normal
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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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Open House at 2236 Boulder Drive
3:30-4:30 p.m. — 2236 Boulder Drive — $284,900 — Explore this charming ranch home with a great backyard and modern features in Normal's North Fields Subdivision.
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Free Popsicles in the Park
1-3 p.m. — White Oak Park — Free entry — Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month with yard games, popsicles, and music.
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Terrific Tuesday with the Illinois Shakespeare Festival
10:00 – 10:40 AM — Connie Link Amphitheatre — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance combining tales from Hamlet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream for young audiences.
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Cowboy Boots Night at The Corn Crib
6:30-8:00 p.m. — The Corn Crib — Various prizes available — Celebrate with the Corn Belters and enjoy a night filled with fun and family-friendly activities.
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