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Thursday, September 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since the return of Illinois State University students, Normal police have battled disruptive 'pop-up parties' in public parks, marked by excessive crowds and complaints of noise, drug, and alcohol violations. 25 News Now
- ➤ Dozens in Bloomington-Normal, IL, commemorated 9/11 with a memorial service featuring a gun salute and bagpipe tributes, emphasizing the enduring impact of the attacks on American lives and the importance of remembering the sacrifices of first responders. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ Starting 4:00 a.m. on September 12, there will be a lane reduction on University St. in Normal, IL for pavement repair, expected to end by 1:00 p.m. the same day. City of Normal
- ➤ Illinois State University, State Farm, and U.S. Hunger exceeded their goal by packing over a million meals for McLean County food banks during Good Neighbor Month. Central Illinois Proud
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire in a staff workroom at Illinois State University's Watterson Towers caused no injuries, with students not displaced, and the cause is under investigation. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Wesleyan University's enrollment exceeds 500, maintaining a five-year high, with a diverse and largely athletic new student body, alongside expanded direct admission for local high schoolers. WGLT
- ➤ The Baby Fold has been granted national accreditation by both the Council on Accreditation and the EAGLE Accreditation Commission, recognizing its exceptional standards in programs and services. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Representative Darren Bailey delivered a speech at the annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner hosted by McLean County Republicans. The Pantagraph
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