Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Heart of Illinois Community Foundation announced it will award $100,000 in 2026 CommunityWorks grants to boost education, environment, and workforce development projects across its service area.
💼 Business
Bloomington sisters Jenn Carey and Susan Mayer launched Twisted Sisters Soda to offer fun, non-alcohol drinks for teens and people in recovery.
They attended Saturday's event at AB Hatchery plus plan to open a family-friendly lounge soon to boost their local presence.
📰 Economy
The Central Illinois Regional Airport has received a $3 million state grant to extend Airport Road (which will cross Illinois Route 9) and open 51 acres for new cargo operations and industrial development, combining state, federal, and airport funds for the project.
🎓 Education
A federal ruling blocked state aid and in-state tuition to undocumented students, so ISU, Heartland and Illinois Wesleyan are reviewing fall bills and planning support options to help those affected.
Local officials will update policies as needed.
🏥 Health
Over 100 children visited Carle Mobile Clinic for vaccinations and physicals and received a free pair of shoes from the Tinervin Family Foundation — a service designed to help them prepare for school.
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