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Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rabbi Rebecca Dubowe reflects on the resilience and desire for peace of her family in Israel amidst ongoing conflict, on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks. WGLT
- ➤ GROWMARK donates a cumulative $1 million to Midwest Food Bank, marking a significant milestone in their partnership since 2007. WJBC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A post-game argument near a youth football event in Normal led to multiple gunshots, with no injuries or property damage reported. WJBC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State Farm is removing electric vehicle charging stations from its premises due to fire risks identified in a risk assessment, with plans to explore alternative charging solutions. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nominating petitions for the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees election in April 2025 are now available. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Illinois State University faces an $8 million budget deficit due to multiple challenges, including changes in higher education and internal budgeting practices, with plans to address it through pay freezes and vacant positions. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Seven Illinois State University students received 18 months of court supervision after pleading guilty to trespassing during a protest. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The Normal Town Council amended an annexation agreement to waive fees for the Carden Springs housing development and discussed addressing gun violence. The Pantagraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marissa Hagler, an Illinois Wesleyan student, created 'Hurdling Through Hard Times', a podcast addressing mental health issues, which ranked as Illinois' No. 2 mental wellness podcast and broadened into a supporting brand with a global audience. The Pantagraph
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