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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Bloomington-Normal NAACP will honor five individuals for their contributions to the community and efforts towards inclusivity at its Freedom Fund Banquet, featuring State Rep. Carol Ammons as the keynote speaker.  The Pantagraph

CRIME NEWS

  • Richard Gaines was convicted on multiple counts of sexual assault against a teenager in Bloomington, facing up to 60 years in prison, while co-defendant April Mench received over 5 years for obstructing justice.  25 News Now

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Over 400 high school students participated in a hands-on career exploration event in agriculture, diesel, and horticulture at Illinois Central College.  Central Illinois Proud

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • McLean County residents in Bloomington-Normal could see higher sewer bills due to a $280,000 tax levy increase for wastewater system repairs, aiming to modernize the 100-year-old facility and meet new EPA standards by 2035.  25 News Now
  • A lawsuit demands that McLean County's election ballot include a proposition for building a Civil War monument in Franklin Park after the County Board denied its certification.  The Pantagraph
  • The Lift the Ban Coalition is working to remove Illinois' ban on rent control to make housing more affordable, facing opposition from the state realtors’ group.  25 News Now

HEALTH NEWS

  • A blood drive at Illinois State University, in collaboration with local organizations, successfully collected 36 pints of blood for sickle cell patients, exceeding its goal amid sickle cell awareness month.  Central Illinois Proud

EVENTS

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  • Fiala Brothers: Dine to Donate and Adoption Event

    Experience a delightful afternoon with tasty food while meeting adoptable dogs, as a portion of the food sales will be donated to Wish Bone.

    Sun, 9/15/24

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  • Family Paint Night with Rachel Reyes

    Experience an evening of creativity and fun as you create your own painting masterpiece alongside delicious pizza at BloNo Pizza Co.

    Mon, 9/16/24

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  • Active Reading Strategies Workshop

    Learn effective strategies to engage actively with reading materials and improve comprehension during this interactive workshop.

    Wed, 9/18/24

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  • Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment Level 2 Workshop

    Learn effective family-focused assessment and intervention techniques through play-based methods at this professional development workshop.

    Thu, 9/19/24

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  • Jim Markum Swing Band Live Performance at Connie Link Amphitheatre

    Experience the vibrant sounds of the Jim Markum Swing Band, a talented 10-piece group known for their energetic performances and diverse musical repertoire ranging from classic swing to modern pop.

    Fri, 9/20/24

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  • Day of Play in Uptown Normal

    Experience a vibrant community gathering as Uptown Normal becomes a massive playground with over 60 free play activities offered by local organizations and businesses.

    Sat, 9/21/24

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  • Effective Note Taking Workshop

    Learn strategies for effective note taking and textbook reading to enhance your academic skills.

    Mon, 9/23/24

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  • Overcoming Test Anxiety Workshop

    Learn practical strategies to manage and overcome test anxiety in this interactive workshop designed for students.

    Tue, 9/24/24

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  • Study Skills and Test Taking Workshop

    Learn effective strategies for creating study tools and improving test performance in this interactive workshop.

    Wed, 9/25/24

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  • Effective Time Management Workshop (Online)

    Learn effective time management strategies to create a personalized schedule and set SMART goals in this online workshop.

    Thu, 9/26/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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