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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Bloomington-Normal NAACP and Jack and Jill of America advocate for early voting at Eastland Mall, continuing the 'Souls to the Polls' tradition to honor African American church members' civic duty.  25 News Now
  • Lyle Johnstone significantly advanced agriculture in McLean County through leadership, innovative farming practices, and founding agricultural organizations, impacting the industry for decades.  The Pantagraph

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Central Catholic High School receives a $1 million donation from alumni parents to fund a new Wellness Counselor position, advancing student mental health support as part of its Vision Campaign.  Cities 92.9

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • McLean County's 2025 budget forecasts a reduction in full-time positions and plans for renovating the Fairview Building for new meeting spaces.  The Pantagraph

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Illinois Department of Public Health provides safety tips for Halloween, including wearing flame-resistant costumes, using reflective tape, preferring makeup over masks, and inspecting candy.  Central Illinois Proud

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Iowa Heartlanders claimed their first season victory with a 5-4 shootout win against the Bloomington Bison.  Cities 92.9

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Wed, 11/13/24

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  • Workshop on Active Reading Strategies

    Learn effective strategies to enhance your reading skills and engage better with texts in this interactive workshop.

    Thu, 11/14/24

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  • November Open Mic Poetry at Bobzbay Books

    Experience a relaxed atmosphere for sharing and enjoying poetry, including original works and favorites, in a cozy bookstore setting.

    Sat, 11/16/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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