Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of September.
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🏘️ Community
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.
🚨 Crime
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.
🎓 Education
Over 400 high school students participated in a hands-on career exploration event in agriculture, diesel, and horticulture at Illinois Central College.
🏛️ Government
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.
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 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.
🏥 Health
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.
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Family Paint Night with Rachel Reyes
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Active Reading Strategies Workshop
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Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment Level 2 Workshop
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Jim Markum Swing Band Live Performance at Connie Link Amphitheatre
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Day of Play in Uptown Normal
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Effective Note Taking Workshop
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Overcoming Test Anxiety Workshop
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Study Skills and Test Taking Workshop
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Effective Time Management Workshop (Online)
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