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Friday, October 25th, 2024
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rader Family Farms ends its 16th season with an 'Orange Crush' fall festival featuring pumpkin smashing and a candy cane drop, alongside a pumpkin recycling event. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Central Illinois news on October 22, 2024, covers a range of topics including a legal debate in a federal trial, a 74-year sentence for a sexual assault case, zoning approvals, a new restaurant, a quality-of-life survey, marching band championships, a tabled ordinance, a rise in burglary reports, and a local athlete's postseason performance. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The American Red Cross's 29th annual Evening of Stars in Illinois supported critical disaster response services, blood donation, training, and military family support, with notable speaker Lee Trevino. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ Eastern Illinois Foodbank will distribute food to families facing food insecurity in Normal, Farmer City, and McLean County in November. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Community Players Theatre collaborates with Normal Theater to offer a unique 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' experience with a local shadow cast, inviting audience participation. WGLT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michael Tipsord has resigned as chairman of the board at State Farm, following his earlier resignation as CEO, with W.H. Knight Jr. now overseeing the board's work. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In McLean County Board District 3, Republican Brian Loeffler and Democrat Rob Ogborn are competing for a seat, focusing on local growth and addressing housing shortages. WGLT
- ➤ Illinois officials discuss challenges and opportunities in enhancing regional transportation, including hopes for increased Amtrak frequency and high-speed rail aspirations. WGLT
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Overcoming Test Anxiety Workshop
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Youngstown State Penguins vs. Illinois State Redbirds Football Game
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Jingle Bell Run Central Illinois
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