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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Normal's Community Satisfaction Survey reveals residents are highly satisfied with their quality of life and the town's services, indicating scores above regional and national averages. City of Normal
- ➤ The McLean County Sheriff's Office introduced Daisie, a trained facility dog from Paws Giving Independence, to support both staff and inmates. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Pawfficer Sage, the Illinois State University Police Department's therapy dog, is retiring after positively impacting over 71,000 individuals during her service. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Wish Bone Canine Rescue partners with Subaru for a reduced-fee dog adoption event on Oct. 26, benefiting from a grant to support adoption expenses. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Normal Town Council approved two new facility expansions for Rivian Automotive and tabled a decision on a nuisance ordinance related to pop-up parties until December. WJBC
- ➤ McLean County's referendum to abolish the elected auditor position faces minimal opposition and is endorsed by bipartisan county board members, emphasizing government efficiency and potential cost savings. WGLT
- ➤ Bloomington-Normal's 2025 municipal election filing period began, with a ballot-position lottery for certain candidates announced for after the October 28 closing date. WGLT
- ➤ In the Illinois 91st House District race, Democratic incumbent Sharon Chung competes against Republican Desi Anderson, emphasizing stark differences in positions on reproductive rights, public education, and financial priorities. WGLT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The McLean County Health Department has launched a Narcan dispensing unit providing free naloxone to combat opioid overdoses, ensuring anonymous, barrier-free access to the community. Cities 92.9
SHOP NEWS
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