Good morning, Normal.

America’s Gold Star Families and the Sgt. Anthony Maddox Memorial will host Fallen Hero Tree of Honor lighting ceremonies in central Illinois November.

Three events are scheduled in Decatur (Nov. 12), Peoria (Nov. 14), and Bloomington (Nov. 18), plus a public display at the Kankakee County Museum beginning Dec. 3.

The Normal Public Library is conducting a community survey as part of its five-year strategic planning process.

Residents may answer online or on paper in English or Spanish.

Penguin Project of McLean County debuts its new adult cast show Night of the Macabre, opening today at 7 p.m. at the Astroth Community Education Center in Normal (pay-what-you-can with additional shows Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.).

District 87 approved a shared transportation agreement with McLean County Unit 5 to serve special education students attending Fresh Start Academy in Havana & will split costs based on participation through the end of the current school year.

Former '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley will speak at Illinois State University Tuesday, Oct.

27 at 7 p.m. in Braden Auditorium as part of a Presidential Speaker Series (free event) where he will discuss the role of independent journalism in maintaining democracy.

Unit 5 addressed transportation issues that caused high school students to arrive late after teachers reported nearly half a class was up to 15 minutes tardy.

The district adjusted bus stops and routes Thursday (hoping to improve punctuality) while officials consider adding buses if delays continue.

Heartland Community College will honor veterans in Normal on Nov.

10 with keynote speaker Sal Gonzalez, a cake-cutting ceremony, refreshments + tours of the Penn Family Veterans Center.

25News Eco-Watch visits Miller Park Zoo to highlight ongoing conservation efforts for the monarch butterfly.

The zoo hatches, tags & tracks the pollinators as part of a broader initiative addressing habitat loss across North America.

Illinois Department of Labor has proposed temporary worker rules that require full-time benefits after 720 hours in six months, a change that industry leaders warn may raise labor costs by 20 to 30 percent and lead to higher consumer prices (says staffing experts).

Bloomington High School's Marching Raiders won the Class 3A championship at Illinois State University after months of dedicated teamwork and a creative, typography-themed production that energized the young ensemble.