Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A LeRoy man pleads guilty to his third DUI offense, leading to a 60-day jail sentence and 30 months of probation. The Pantagraph
- ➤ A Bloomington man received a 24-month conditional discharge after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Black Nurses Association of Central Illinois launched a Junior Health Science Academy to foster interest in healthcare careers. The Pantagraph
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington City Council has endorsed state-level measures to shield the Mahomet Aquifer, sustaining over half a million Illinois residents, from risks tied to carbon sequestration projects. The Pantagraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chad Ramsay, a Bloomington tattoo artist, offers free nipple reconstruction tattoos to breast cancer survivors to help them regain a sense of self. WGLT
- ➤ The Center for Youth and Family Solutions in Bloomington has implemented Single Session Interventions, utilizing interns, to provide clients immediate support amid a behavioral health workforce shortage, aiming to serve 80 clients by April. WGLT
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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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Overcoming Test Anxiety Workshop
Learn strategies to manage test anxiety and enhance performance in exams through an interactive workshop tailored for students.
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Procrastination Domination Workshop
Learn effective time management strategies and create a personalized schedule to boost productivity.
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Time Management Workshop: Achieve Your Goals Effectively
Learn how to create a personalized schedule, overcome time management challenges, and set SMART goals in this interactive online workshop.
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Overcoming Test Anxiety Workshop
Learn effective strategies to manage and overcome test anxiety in this interactive online workshop designed for students.
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Festival of Trees
Experience the enchanting atmosphere of the Festival of Trees featuring festive displays, holiday crafts for children, and live entertainment to celebrate the holiday season.
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Festival of Trees - A Holiday Celebration for Children
Experience central Illinois' premier holiday extravaganza featuring a stunning display of festive trees to support local children.
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Creative Family Paint Night: Cute Christmas Duo
Experience an evening of artistic fun and creativity at the Family Paint Party, where participants can create a beautiful painting guided by an experienced instructor while enjoying delicious pizza.
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The light bulb was not invented by continuous improvement of the candle.
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