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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Normal Public Library at 206 W. College Ave. will reopen on Friday, July 25 after nearly 16 months of closure for a $6.5 million renovation and asbestos abatement project that upgraded its interior, exterior and community spaces—new features include a Children's Discovery Room, nursing lounge and makerspace named Tinker Studio. Public services will pause beginning Friday, July 18 while limited off-site programming and curbside pickup continue. Cities 92.9
- ➤ Normal will host its first open streets event on Sunday, July 20 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; the event will close College Avenue/Mulberry Street from Anderson Park to Main Street for walking, jogging, or cycling—organizers have arranged water stations, family activities, and traffic detours to guide commuters. City of Normal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Normal Police are asking for help to locate three suspects who robbed a motel guest at Motel 6 on July 9 — the suspects fled and anyone with information should contact Detective Alex Curry. WJBC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Normal will host its 11th annual Make Music Normal festival on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 with over 50 artists performing on multiple Uptown stages from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and noon to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday—headliners include Front Street Collective and Sun Stereo while vendors and community activities add to the event. Several street closures in Uptown, including parts of Constitution Boulevard and North Street, will be in effect ahead of the festival and are set to reopen after the event concludes around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday. City of Normal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Community College and Mid Central Community Action continue their partnership to train students in construction skills in a renovated 4,500 square foot space on Washington Street. The courses offer hands-on instruction in building maintenance, technical services, and construction methods, and nearly 70 students have already gained practical skills + are preparing for careers in the field. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The McLean County YWCA has been awarded $505,704 from the Illinois Department of Human Services to provide reentry, pre- and post-release services for inmates from Logan, Decatur, and Lincoln correctional centers—funding that will pay for four reentry specialists to help newly released convicts find housing. The one-year grant aims to help these individuals rebuild their lives. 25 News Now
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ U-High graduate and pro player Keita Bates-Diop returned to Normal for his annual basketball camp to help young players and raise AED awareness after his brother Kai was revived by one in 2017. His family has donated 22 AEDs across central Illinois + the camp donated one to the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. WJBC
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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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