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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • Jingle Bell Run Central Illinois

    Experience a festive celebration of fitness with events including a 5K Timed, 5K Untimed, 1 mile, and Virtual Jingler at the Heartland Community College.

    Sun, 11/10/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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