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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The new McLean County Animal Services Building in Shirley opened Friday morning to give dogs and cats a safe space until they find forever homes. It is built on ten acres and funded with ARPA funds — a plan that will let the shelter act as a hub for local rescue groups. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ McLean County Animal Services opened its new 11,000-square-foot facility in Shirley on Friday to provide better care for 60 dogs and 80 cats—county officials noted the building’s modern features include a state-of-the-art filtration system, improved sanitation, and ADA-compliant design. The county celebrated the ribbon cutting as the project was built under budget with funds from American Rescue and bonds. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual Sweet Corn Circus Festival attracted over 24,000 visitors last weekend, boosting local restaurants, gas stations, and hotels. The event celebrated Normal's arts and farming heritage and recouped its $30,000 budget from corn sales—funding future town activities. Central Illinois Proud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McLean County’s Civil Air Patrol branch is recruiting youth for its Cadet program and will host an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 6:30—9 p.m. at the EEA Chapter 129 Hangar in Bloomington for ages 12—18 who want to learn skills in aviation and emergency response. WGLT
- ➤ Farmer and Carroll County Board chair Julie Bickelhaupt announced her bid for Rep. Sorensen’s seat in the 17th district, saying she will lower costs, support farmers and strengthen education. She criticized the incumbent’s far-left views and plans to push tariffs and SNAP changes to better serve the rural community—her campaign aims to align with local needs. WGLT
HOME NEWS
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