Thursday, November 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Show Bus will cease operations in McLean County as of July next year following the McLean County Board's decision to end its long-standing agreement, shifting rural transportation duties to Connect Transit. Central Illinois Proud
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Faculty at Illinois State University conducted a march on the quad to voice economic concerns after nine months of unfruitful bargaining sessions. The Pantagraph
SHOP NEWS
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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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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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PLAYTime: Toddler Open Gym
Experience a fun-filled open gym session designed exclusively for toddlers to play, socialize, and burn off energy in a safe environment.
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Home for the Holidays Trivia Night Fundraiser
Experience a fun trivia night filled with raffles and prizes while supporting a local shelter's end-of-year fundraising efforts.
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Glass Holiday Sale - Unique Gift Fair
Explore an array of handmade glass gifts and support the Glass Program at this cash-only holiday sale.
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The Nutcracker Performance at Braden Auditorium
Experience a classic holiday ballet with a live performance of The Nutcracker at Braden Auditorium.
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Pajamas and Pancakes with Santa
Enjoy a festive breakfast buffet with Santa, complete with pancakes, a hot cocoa bar, and a toy drive at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott.
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