Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Volunteers will gather on Oct.
17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at YouthBuild McLean County to build 130 bed kits for children through the West Bloomington Revitalization Project’s Bed Blitz Program—celebrating 10 years and over 1,200 kits provided in the community. Coffee will be available to thank all helpers.
Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington will deliver Thanksgiving meals to elderly and disabled residents on Nov.
26. Reservations are due by Nov. 15 and a sit-down meal (plus sack lunches) will be served at its Oakland Avenue location.
🎭 Culture
Text HAIR to 309-451-9299 for a chance to win tickets to Cities Headbangers Halloween Party at the Chateau on Oct.
24; winners will enjoy unlimited hors d'oeuvres and band hair with Land of Lincoln Goodwill as the costume sponsor.
🎓 Education
Illinois Wesleyan University launched its ‘Honor the Past, Shape the Future’ campaign on Friday, Oct.
5 to raise $200 million for student success, experiential learning and campus improvements + the effort will fund scholarships, endowed chairs, research and facility upgrades while building on a record Ames donation.
🏈 Sports
The Friday Night Lights game will see the Pontiac Indians face the Bloomington Central-Catholic Saints at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.
9 in Bloomington, with coverage from Chris Murphy and Coach Craig Bundy (letting the community catch every play).
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