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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bobby Jovanović, a street minister in Bloomington-Normal, wrote a book called Jesus in the Streets based on his winter efforts to help unhoused people stay safe. The guide offers simple advice on dealing with addiction and mental health issues — all book proceeds help fund his outreach work. WGLT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raising Cane’s Chicken opened its doors Tuesday morning in Normal in a building rebuilt—replacing the former Beauty Brands—and offered raffle prizes along with free combo coupons to early customers. Regional vice president Kevin Ryan said the restaurant took about six months to prepare and plans to open a Peoria location later this year. WJBC
- ➤ Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers opened its new location in Normal on Tuesday, July 15 and saw heavy traffic near Veterans Parkway, so the restaurant hired security to direct cars + keep traffic moving. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 150 soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard returned home after nearly a year overseas where they supported Operation Enduring Freedom in the U.S. Africa Command area. Families welcomed the soldiers—reuniting with loved ones after the long deployment. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ Passengers at Central Illinois Regional Airport are pleased with TSA ending its long-standing shoe removal rule after new full-body scanning was put in place—making security checks smoother. Officials say the change follows safety reviews and will speed up the process while other screening measures remain unchanged. WGLT
SHOP NEWS
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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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