Thursday, October 24th, 2024

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Peoria man is on pretrial release facing several charges after McLean County deputies discovered a loaded weapon and cannabis during a traffic stop. The Pantagraph
- ➤ A Peoria man receives a seven-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to a felony weapon charge stemming from a 2022 shooting incident in Normal, with no injuries reported. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The official 2024 BN visitor guide, encompassing entertainment, dining, accommodations, recreations, and area maps, is now available for download. Visit Bloomington-Normal
- ➤ Chuck Senrick, the pianist at Jim's Steakhouse, is retiring, marking the end of an era for the iconic dining spot. The Pantagraph
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kristina Hamilton of the American Lung Association emphasizes the air pollution risk from burning leaves. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois' McLean and Champaign counties are conducting referendums to determine whether to eliminate their auditor positions, amid debates over government accountability and fiscal efficiency. Cities 92.9
- ➤ Voter confidence in the election process has been impacted by errors in vote-by-mail ballots, including a missing candidate selection bubble in Cook County and incorrect return addresses on ballots in McLean County. Cities 92.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ameren Illinois emphasizes the importance of staying in the car if a power line falls on it, especially during National Teen Driver Safety Week. Central Illinois Proud
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