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Thursday, September 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At a Latinx Heritage Month event, panelists discussed the challenges Latinx immigrants face and the importance of community support in Bloomington-Normal. WGLT
- ➤ Dave and Randi Howell are opening their Civil War-era home, Duncan Manor, to the community with a festival and plans for a community center, following 10 years of restoration. WGLT
- ➤ Uptown Normal will experience street closures due to the Children's Discovery Museum's Day of Play and Medici's Oktoberfest events this Saturday. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Tim Ready is appointed as the new senior director of aquatics at the Bloomington-Normal YMCA, set to enhance swim programs and water safety. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sprague's Super Service Station in Normal is being restored to its original 1930s state in preparation for the Route 66 centennial in 2026. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Community College's board adopted a 9% reduced $126 million annual budget for 2025, excluding costs for major projects, despite rising inflation and health insurance costs. WGLT
- ➤ Illinois Wesleyan University and Destihl Brewery collaborate to launch IWU Brew, an American Golden Ale, to bolster community spirit and support university programs through sales revenue. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The League of Women Voters of McLean County supports a referendum to replace the elected county auditor with an appointed position to enhance efficiency and save the county up to $100,000 in the first year. WGLT
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Day of Play in Uptown Normal
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Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling at Connie Link Amphitheatre
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Homecoming 2024 Hybrid 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
Experience a vibrant community spirit at the annual Homecoming 2024 event featuring a hybrid 5K and 1-mile fun run held at the Student Fitness Center.
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BCA Homecoming 2024: Scholarship Brunch
Celebrate the achievements of current scholarship recipients and connect with alumni over a delightful brunch experience.
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Paint Nite: Gourd-geous – Unleash Your Inner Artist
Experience a creative evening where you can paint your own masterpiece while enjoying food and drinks at BloNo Pizza Co.
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