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Sunday, November 3rd, 2024

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Active military and veterans receive 50% off oil changes at two Jiffy Lube locations in Normal, IL, on Veterans Day, with a year-round 25% discount.  Central Illinois Proud
  • Ameren urges its customers to update their emergency kits for winter preparedness, including essentials like water, food, and first-aid supplies, and to remind family members of the kit's location.  Central Illinois Proud

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announces pop-up events at Central Illinois airports for Real ID applications ahead of the May 7, 2025 deadline.  The Pantagraph
  • Connect Transit will offer free rides to bolster voter turnout by reducing transportation barriers on Election Day, Nov. 5.  The Pantagraph
  • Residents in four Central Illinois counties will decide on the method of electing their local school board members, choosing between at-large elections or those based on congressional townships.  The Pantagraph

SPORTS NEWS

  • Connor Lockhart's impactful performance led the Bloomington Bison to a 3-2 victory against the Cincinnati Cyclones in a closely contested hockey game.  Cities 92.9

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • Will Healy's 'Passages' Performance

    Experience a captivating performance of 'Passages' by Will Healy, conducted by Tony Marinello, at Illinois State University.

    Sun, 11/17/24

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  • Overcoming Test Anxiety Workshop

    Learn strategies to manage test anxiety and enhance performance in exams through an interactive workshop tailored for students.

    Mon, 11/18/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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