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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Charlie Moore, president and CEO of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce—announced Monday as elected to serve on the board of a group representing over 1,300 chambers, has led the Chamber since 2008. He will use his role to share best practices and guide business trends. Central Illinois Proud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. JB Pritzker signed the safe gun storage bill into law to require Illinois gun owners to keep their firearms in locked containers (safes with a lock code or cable locks count) if a minor or at-risk person might access them. Gun owners must report a stolen firearm within 48 hours, and fines could be imposed if a stolen gun is used in a crime. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ Bloomington City Council voted last Monday to suspend its annual sales tax payments to the county mental health and public safety fund for 12 months—this suspension lets the city decide how to use the funds—and the Town of Normal joined in calling for an independent audit to review the fund's over $20 million balance. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Gov. JB Pritzker named ADM executive Kris Lutt to the Illinois State University Board of Trustees, replacing Scott Jenkins who resigned for personal reasons. Lutt, an ISU MBA graduate with experience in sustainable materials, will begin his role immediately while his appointment awaits Senate approval — officials said. WGLT
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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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