Saturday, November 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The lane reduction on West College Avenue in Normal has been extended until Monday due to inlet repairs, with drivers advised to proceed with caution. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Over 400 star ornaments were placed on Christmas trees at Central Illinois Regional Airport to honor Gold Star families and their fallen heroes during the 9th annual Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor ceremony. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ Normal, IL's Landscape Waste Collection program will conclude on November 27, 2024, but residents can still dispose of non-woody landscape waste at a designated drop site year-round. City of Normal
ECONOMY NEWS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois legislators are debating a ban on carbon injections near aquifers due to safety concerns and potential risks to water supplies. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe expresses concerns over Connect Transit's expansion to rural areas in McLean County, emphasizing the need to evaluate its impact on existing services amidst broader state budget and funding challenges. WGLT
SHOP NEWS
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Creative Family Paint Night: Cute Christmas Duo
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City of Bloomington Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
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PLAYTime: Toddler Open Gym
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