Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Three popular chicken restaurants in Normal are now very close to each other near Veterans Parkway after Dave's Hot Chicken opened over a week ago, sparking a friendly contest among local diners.
Some customers say Raising Cane's tastes better while others do not like the spicy flavor of Dave's chicken.
🏛️ Government
The Town of Normal was designated as a Bird City — making it the 11th city in Illinois honored for its commitment to nature and birds.
On Monday, Normal Town Council heard staff share the Vision 2050 Sustainability Plan—focused on the environment and clean energy—to guide future actions.
The plan will help set goals for a sustainable future by 2050.
Normal city officials approved an $8M contract today to upgrade police technology — the deal includes AI-assisted records and evidence management, new body-worn cameras, and officer training — as part of ongoing modernization efforts.
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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.
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