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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YWCA Labyrinth Outreach Services was awarded over $500K from IDHS to support people re-entering society after their release from correctional facilities. The funding will allow the organization to expand its programs in Normal. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The Illinois Prairie Community Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2025 Philanthropists of the Year awards—open to individuals, couples, or families in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, or Logan counties—and will honor the winners at a luncheon on November 13 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington. Nominees must be submitted online by July 31. Central Illinois Proud
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State Farm will raise homeowners insurance rates by over $523 million in Illinois as rising home replacement costs and more frequent severe weather events drive higher claims—consumer advocate Abe Scarr and Gov Pritzker call for the General Assembly to grant the Department of Insurance oversight when lawmakers return in October. The move comes as Illinois homeowners already pay 50% more than three years ago, sparking demands for clearer regulation over insurance pricing. Cities 92.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lane reductions are underway on Hovey Avenue in Normal as roadwork continues to limit traffic lanes. The project will be finished by Friday, Aug. 15 if weather permits. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The City of Bloomington and Town of Normal have proposed that McLean County suspend its 1% sales tax collection for mental health services so that the municipalities can keep the funds for at least one year. The County Board’s Executive Committee is set to discuss the measure at 4 p.m. Monday—approval by the full board and an audit of the $20 million Mental Health and Public Safety fund are also planned. WGLT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The historic Broadview Mansion at 1310 S. Fell Ave in Normal will host an elegant Afternoon Tea event from 2:30 — 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. The Pantagraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Keita Bates-Diop, a U-High graduate and pro basketball player, held his annual basketball camp yesterday in Normal to teach young players and highlight AED importance—after his brother Kai suffered cardiac arrest at a high school practice in 2017. The camp donated an AED to the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois—adding to his family's 22 AED contributions since 2017. Central Illinois Proud
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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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Emmett Isabel Osorio Live Concert
11 PM — Uptown Circle — Free entry — Experience heartfelt music dedicated to empowerment and memories in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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