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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Despite hot, stormy weather over the weekend, fairgoers at the McLean County Fair enjoyed a rodeo that drew about 1,200 people along with trick riding, monster truck shows, and 4-H displays, and nearly 9,000 attended on Saturday. Today, as the fair ends with gates open from noon to 7 p.m. (half-price day is planned and organizers hope the demolition derby goes ahead if the weather holds), community members enjoyed a full day of local fun. The Pantagraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bloomington woman accused of selling cocaine had her pretrial release revoked by a McLean County judge—she is now held in county custody. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Wesleyan University set a new record as 16 student-athletes were named Academic All-Americans for the 2024-25 school year—this honor recognizes excellence in both sports and academics while breaking last year’s record of 10 honorees. The awards require at least a 3.50 GPA and mark a milestone in the school's long-standing tradition of academic and athletic success. Central Illinois Proud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is hosting two open houses — to review draft revisions of the 2021 Go:Safe Action Plan. Local residents can offer feedback during the meetings. The Pantagraph
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Corn Crib Pro Rodeo
7-9 p.m. — The Corn Crib — Family-friendly fun — Experience thrilling bull riding and bronc riding at this inaugural rodeo event in Normal, IL.
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