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Friday, November 22nd, 2024
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Show Bus will cease operations in McLean County in July 2025, with Connect Transit taking over to provide services for rural residents. WJBC
- ➤ Central Catholic High School boys basketball team volunteers to serve Thanksgiving meals at St. Mary's Catholic Church to support the community. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Eastern Illinois Foodbank will distribute food to families in Normal, Farmer City, and McLean County during December to address food insecurity. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Heartland Community College and Country Financial partner to create the Country Financial Trail, enhancing outdoor education and community recreation around Birky Pond. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Thanksgiving waste collection in the Town of Normal will proceed as usual, but bulk, brush, and electronics recycling services will pause, resuming the following week. Cities 92.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Unit 5's proposed $163 million property tax levy and increased education fund tax rate aim to support operational costs and facility improvements, despite an overall tax rate decrease due to higher property values. WGLT
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Attention shoppers — Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is almost over. Shop some of the best deals of the year on top brands like Steve Madden, adidas, Lucky Brand, and more before they’re gone on Monday, Aug. 4. The Buy
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University High School football team has reached the state semifinals for the first time, reflecting a culture shift and significant improvement under head coach Brody Walworth. WGLT
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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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Final Days: Score Big Savings at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
There are just a few days left to shop Nordstrom’s highly anticipated Anniversary Sale.
Don’t miss some of the best prices of the year, including $50 for these top-rated Cole Haan sneakers and over $120 off Le Creuset’s Traditional 4.5-Quart Enamel Cast Iron Oval Dutch Oven.
With limited-time deals on top brands across fashion, beauty, and home, now’s the time to grab your favorites before the sale ends on Sunday, Aug. 3.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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