Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
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🏘️ Community
McLean County Animal Services began offering half-price adoption fees on dogs and cats last Friday and will run the discount until August 6 — fees for puppies, kittens, and adult pets have been reduced — to help ease the shelter’s full capacity and find pets their forever homes.
🚨 Crime
Bloomington Police responded at 11:35 p.m. on July 18th to a report of a shooting in the 1700 block of Illinois Street near Sunnyside Park and took the victim to Bloomington-Normal hospital where death was confirmed—officials have not released the victim's identity and an autopsy is pending.
🎓 Education
Normal West High School is hosting a garage sale this weekend—students and teachers will raise funds to support junior and senior activities throughout the school year.
🏛️ Government
The McLean County Board approved a $1.3 million contract with Home Sweet Home Ministries for a cabin village called The Bridge near Downtown Bloomington to help the homeless.
The board also authorized an audit of about $20 million in unused mental health and public safety funds, and construction on the project will finish this winter.
After Congress canceled about $1.1 billion in federal funds for public media late Friday, WGLT lost $175,000 per year and its NPR partner lost $125,000, forcing local broadcasters to seek community donations and state help.
Officials said they plan to fill the budget gap—steps they believe will chart a new path for public media in our area.
🎉 Normal Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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