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Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reckless Saint owner Scott McCormick discusses ways to support Home Sweet Home Ministries. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home for Thanksgiving, with Bloomington-Normal residents utilizing trains, planes, and automobiles amid one of the year's busiest travel periods. The Pantagraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ One person was injured in an accidental shooting in Normal, but there is no public danger, with the victim sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The Pantagraph
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rivian secures a conditional $6.6 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to potentially restart its Georgia manufacturing plant project, aiming to bolster U.S. EV production and job creation. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The United Faculty of Illinois State University, amid ongoing contract negotiations with ISU, seeks a federal mediator after nearly a year of talks without significant progress on key issues. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Uptown Normal underpass project receives bids, with the lowest at $35.16 million, highlighting the project's substantial increase in estimated costs due to pandemic-related factors and supply chain issues. WGLT
SPORTS NEWS
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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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