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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Matthews—a blacksmith and owner of Edge of Normal Workshop in Bloomington—will have his work featured on the History Channel’s Forged In Fire as a watch party is held at Joe’s Station House in Normal at 9 p.m. today. He has been blacksmithing for 10 years and plans to use the national exposure to boost his business and share his craft locally. WJBC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Town of Normal launched its All About Normal program and is now taking applications for twenty people aged 15 and older to learn how the town works—classes will include talks and site visits at City Hall, police and fire departments, the library, and other facilities. The program meets Wednesday evenings from Oct. 8 through Dec. 10 and accepted participants will be notified by Oct. 1. City of Normal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Authorities released an updated Community Health Needs Assessment on August 26 that showed worsening access to care as 725 residents reported long wait times, high costs, and lack of insurance. Local health partners are preparing a new three-year improvement plan to boost services—expanding mobile clinics and dental care to better serve the community. WGLT
HOME NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Disc golf in Central Illinois has grown significantly through the Ledgestone Open—which started in 2011—and its boost during COVID encouraged safe outdoor play and increased local participation. The tournament, which used 15 courses in Peoria and Normal and generated an estimated $3.7 million direct economic impact, will return from July 30 to Aug. 2 next year. Central Illinois Proud
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Paint Nite at BloNo Pizza Co.
6:30-8:30 p.m. — BloNo Pizza Co. — Supplies included — Create memories and masterpieces while being guided by a professional artist.
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Hello Bob Live Concert
11 PM — Uptown Circle — Free entry — Enjoy 80’s alternative hits performed by local band Hello Bob.
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Day of the Dozer
10 AM – 4 PM — McLean County Fairgrounds — Adults are FREE — Kids get to drive heavy construction equipment with professional guidance in a safe environment.
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Family Paint Party
6:30-8:30 p.m. — BloNo Pizza Co. — Tips appreciated — Create memories and masterpieces at this family-friendly paint night led by a professional artist.
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