Good morning, Normal.

Teen Logan Moran (15) from Normal led a two-year project at Wish Bone Canine Rescue to build a new Rainbow Bridge Memorial that gives pet owners a place to honor lost pets.

The project received support from local businesses and involved adding pavers, plants, and a sign to enhance the memorial area.

ACC Electronix in Normal makes rugged circuit boards for tractors and heavy construction equipment; its 50,000 square foot facility employs over 100 workers and plans to expand to meet rising demand.

The company faces challenges from tariffs and supply chain issues and works with local training programs to attract skilled workers—efforts that may secure future contracts.

The Illinois State University Planetarium, ISU Astronomy Club and Twin City Amateur Astronomers will host a free International Observe the Moon Night event on Saturday with hands-on activities at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a telescope viewing session at 8 p.m. weather permitting.

Today, Bent Elementary School celebrated its ribbon cutting for a new playground that will offer a safe space for students to play.

Normal’s Human Relations Commission announced that a Social Equity Summit will be held on Saturday, Oct.

4 at the Astroth Community Education Center at Heartland Community College from 9 a.m. to noon to discuss housing equity and housing justice — Prairie State Legal Services and Home Sweet Home Ministries will lead the conversations while free admission and pre-registration are encouraged.

Beginning 6:00 a.m. on October 2, Camelback Bridge and the portion of the Constitution Trail underneath will be closed for maintenance while East Virginia Avenue and West Virginia Avenue are also partially closed; work will finish by 5:00 p.m. on October 3—drivers should use caution and plan alternate routes.

Camelback Bridge and a section of the Constitution Trail along Virginia Avenue will close at 6 a.m. Thursday for scheduled maintenance — city officials advise commuters to plan alternate routes.

Illinois State University's men's basketball team was named the preseason favorite to win the Missouri Valley Conference for the first time in nearly 25 years—coach Ryan Pedon said most of last year's starters are returning and a promising transfer, Landon Moore, has joined the team to strengthen its roster.

Oktoberfest Rotary Run

2-4 p.m. — Union Park — Fundraiser entry — Participate in the Annual Oktoberfest 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Walk to support local youth services.