Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of October.
Good morning, Normal.
A significant house fire in Normal, Illinois, prompted a two-alarm response, damaging the involved and neighboring homes, but resulting in no injuries.
McLean County State's Attorney alerts residents to a phone scam involving callers impersonating her office for credit card information on unpaid car loans.
The second annual Tomes of Terror Horror Convention gathered 15 Midwest authors in downtown Bloomington to meet and engage with fans.
Central Catholic High School has received a $1 million donation from Jan Egbers and Jim Bob Morris to establish an endowed wellness counselor position, contributing to the school's mental health and wellness services enhancement as part of its strategic plan.
Voters in Mt. Hope-Funks Grove are being asked to approve three referenda to increase property taxes, aiming to support the local fire protection district with funds for ambulatory service, EMS crews, equipment, and maintain competitive salaries due to rising costs.
Iowa Heartlanders defeated Bloomington Bison in a shootout with forward Matthew Sop scoring the winning goal.
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.
Overcoming Test Anxiety Workshop
Learn effective strategies to manage and overcome test anxiety in a supportive online workshop tailored for students.
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.
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.
Effective Note Taking Workshop
Learn strategies for taking effective notes and reading textbooks actively, while exploring various methods for organizing your notes.
Study Skills and Test Taking Workshop
Learn effective strategies for creating personalized study tools and approaches to excel in various test formats.
Procrastination Domination Workshop
Learn strategies to prioritize, motivate yourself, and overcome procrastination habits in this engaging workshop.
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.
Dine to Donate at Portillo's for Stevenson PTO
Experience a community fundraiser at Portillo's where a portion of sales will support the Stevenson Elementary PTO by using code PORTILLOS51 when ordering online.
Workshop on Active Reading Strategies
Learn effective strategies to enhance your reading skills and engage better with texts in this interactive workshop.
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