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Thursday, October 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YWCA of McLean County partners with Illinois Humanities on the Envisioning Justice initiative to offer cultural programs for the incarcerated and their families, promoting rehabilitation through art. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The District 87 school board approved updates to elective courses and was briefed on a new health sciences program for junior high and elementary students. WGLT
- ➤ Jeremy DeHaai, Unit 5 school board president, announced he will not run for reelection in 2025 due to personal plans, and highlights the importance of diverse viewpoints in upcoming candidates. WGLT
- ➤ The Illinois State University Police Department received a $22,000 federal grant to bolster safety and engagement with marginalized groups, including the LGBTQ+ community and international students. WGLT
- ➤ McLean County Unit 5 will fund the repair and resurfacing of Normal Community and Normal West high schools' tennis courts using fire prevention and safety funds. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Normal, Illinois is implementing new ordinances to address public safety after recent violent incidents, including fines for nuisance gatherings and restrictions on amplified sound. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ Normal town officials propose strict regulations on pop-up parties to address disturbances, including limits on crowd size and noise, with fines starting at $1,000. WGLT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Carle BroMenn Outpatient Center will provide free mammograms this Friday for uninsured or underinsured individuals aged 40 to 64, in celebration of National Mammography Day. WJBC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The first Illinois State Steinholding Championship was held at Destihl Brewery, featuring competitions across men’s, women’s, and children's categories, with winners taking home substantial prizes. WGLT
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