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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Uptown Normal Treat Feast

    Experience a festive trick-or-treating event with local businesses in a safe, closed-street environment.

    Thu, 10/24/24

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  • Fellowship and Speaker Event at Cedar Lake

    Experience a morning of fellowship and inspiration with a guest speaker, starting with breakfast and followed by a meeting.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • Inclusive Special Needs Trick or Treating Event

    Experience a fun and inclusive trick-or-treating event with designated rooms offering safe and allergy-friendly treats tailored for children with special needs.

    Sun, 10/27/24

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  • Family Paint Night: Pumpkin Season

    Experience an evening of creativity and fun with guided painting sessions while enjoying pizza and drinks at a spacious, family-friendly venue.

    Mon, 10/28/24

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  • Overcoming Test Anxiety Workshop

    Learn effective strategies to manage and overcome test anxiety in a supportive online workshop tailored for students.

    Thu, 10/31/24

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  • Youngstown State Penguins vs. Illinois State Redbirds Football Game

    Experience a thrilling college football matchup between the Youngstown State Penguins and the Illinois State Redbirds at Hancock Stadium.

    Sat, 11/2/24

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  • IEEE Networking Event at Avanti's Italian Restaurant

    Experience an informal networking opportunity for IEEE members and guests at Avanti's Italian Restaurant, fostering connections within the Central Illinois engineering community.

    Mon, 11/4/24

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  • Effective Note Taking Workshop

    Learn strategies for taking effective notes and reading textbooks actively, while exploring various methods for organizing your notes.

    Tue, 11/5/24

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  • Study Skills and Test Taking Workshop

    Learn effective strategies for creating personalized study tools and approaches to excel in various test formats.

    Wed, 11/6/24

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  • Procrastination Domination Workshop

    Learn strategies to prioritize, motivate yourself, and overcome procrastination habits in this engaging workshop.

    Thu, 11/7/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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