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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are still searching for a 70-year-old suspect, identified as David D. Jordan, who allegedly shot two police officers in Gibson City, set his house on fire and disappeared unclothed—both injured officers have been released while police advise locals to call 911 if they see him. WGLT
- ➤ Today, the Center for Prevention of Abuse partnered with the Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group, a new statewide task force that will bring together law enforcement and community groups to fight human trafficking in Illinois. The task force will operate from the new Investigative Support Operations Center in Decatur and use advanced technology to track criminals and rescue victims (involving the Illinois State Police, Decatur Police Department, McLean County Sheriff’s Office, and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation). Central Illinois Proud
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts will switch to cashless concessions on September 1st—saving staff time and improving safety as demand rises. The center will accept credit and debit cards and digital wallets for food and drinks while cash and checks will still be used at the box office for tickets. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ University Galleries is showing Jen Bervin’s Shift Rotate Reflect today until Dec. 10 at 11 Uptown Circle in Normal. The exhibition features new art pieces & a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. with public programs. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McLean County approved a special use permit for 35 wind turbines near Lexington—enough to power up to 159,000 homes every month. The Pantagraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mike and Stephanie Stoltz of The Painted Wraith Curiosity Shoppe donated an antique bison head dubbed Abe — complete with a top hat — to Grossinger Motors Arena for the Bloomington Bison's second season. The arena restaurant has been updated and will reopen this September to enhance fans' game-day experience. The Pantagraph
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