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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Central Illinois high school bands achieved notable successes in three weekend competitions, including Bands of America, with significant community and parental support highlighted.  Central Illinois Proud

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Visit BN initiates a search for a new President/CEO to promote Bloomington-Normal as a tourism destination and bolster the local economy through arts, sports, and recreation.  Central Illinois Proud
  • The Illinois Commerce Commission is promoting enrollment in a new low-income discount rate program for natural gas customers, with discounts ranging from 5% to 83% based on income and household size.  25 News Now

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The 6th DIGIM College Fair at Illinois State University attracted over 520 students from various schools, offering them networking opportunities with professionals across diverse fields.  Central Illinois Proud
  • Hannah Miller from Fairbury wins a national FFA proficiency award in swine production at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.  The Pantagraph

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Katie Vogler of the Ecology Action Center discusses environmentally friendly leaf management options, including leaving them on the ground for pollinators, mowing them into mulch, and composting, to enrich soil and prevent storm drain blockage.  Central Illinois Proud

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The outcome of the presidential election will significantly affect U.S. immigration policy, with different administration's policies impacting refugee admissions, citizenship paths, and the treatment of people already in the country.  WGLT

EVENTS

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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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  • 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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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