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Thursday, October 31st, 2024
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Humane Society of Central Illinois in Normal hosted a festive trunk-or-treat event featuring pet and children participants in creative costumes. The Pantagraph
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Illinois farmers capitalize on warm, dry conditions, advancing corn and soybean harvests beyond 5-year averages. WJBC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voting machine malfunctions in several Illinois jurisdictions led to ballots being placed in emergency bins, affecting early voting and raising security and vote counting concerns among voters. Cities 92.9
- ➤ McLean County voters are deciding on a referendum to possibly eliminate the elected auditor role, a position that has been held by Michelle Anderson since 2007. The Pantagraph
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Only two days remain to take advantage of some of Amazon’s best Prime Day deals. The sale makes upgrading every room of the house simple: We recommend these under sink organizing shelves for your bathroom, Roku’s 40-Inch smart TV for your living room, and the Keurig Hot and Iced Coffee Maker for your kitchen. The Buy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Procrastination Domination Workshop
Learn strategies to prioritize, motivate yourself, and overcome procrastination habits in this engaging workshop.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Will Healy's 'Passages' Performance
Experience a captivating performance of 'Passages' by Will Healy, conducted by Tony Marinello, at Illinois State University.
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