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Friday, November 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Heartland Community College, a panel including McLean County law enforcement and formerly incarcerated individuals discussed the impact of the criminal justice system on families, mental health, and the importance of rehabilitation and reentry programs. WGLT
- ➤ Normal, Illinois, officials and police discussed with the public their response to recent gun violence and strategies including proposed ordinances to curb public nuisances and regulate short-term rentals. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The Bloomington Ice Center offers a discount for open skate participants who donate nonperishable food items on Saturday, Nov. 16, to support local food banks. The Pantagraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Shomari J. Givihan of Bloomington has been detained pending trial for charges related to cocaine sales in McLean County. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Leslie Carrara-Rudolph from 'Sesame Street' will feature her puppet Lolly Lardpop at the Illinois Art Station on Nov. 22-24, in events promoting art and character development. The Pantagraph
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rivian and Volkswagen finalize a $5.8 billion joint venture to develop next-generation EV software, aiming to enhance each other's technological and economic position in the electric vehicle market. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Acuity Optical Laboratories, also known as Identity Optical, will lay off 99 employees starting December 20, marking the largest layoffs in Bloomington-Normal since August. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Community College and the Livingston County War Museum will host an educational veterans event featuring war letter readings, personal stories from guest veterans, and a panel discussion. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The McLean County Board approved a $137 million budget for fiscal year 2025, marking a 6.5% decrease from the previous year and allocating nearly half of the budget to county employee salaries. Central Illinois Proud
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Will Healy's 'Passages' Performance
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Creative Family Paint Night: Cute Christmas Duo
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City of Bloomington Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with a community tradition featuring a fun run, prizes, and special giveaways in historic Miller Park.
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