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Thursday, November 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Bloomington-Normal residents embrace the spirit of 'Friendsgiving', creating a sense of family and community among friends and newcomers during the holiday season.  The Pantagraph
  • Central Illinois leaders express gratitude for their communities, teamwork, and progress as Thanksgiving approaches.  The Pantagraph

CRIME NEWS

  • LeRoy man faces charges for alleged false terrorist threat against Walmart but is released with conditions.  The Pantagraph
  • A 20-year-old man was arrested by the Normal Police Department for a shooting on Sandra Lane that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries.  Cities 92.9
  • In Bloomington, Torrey J. Schroeder faces multiple charges including aggravated domestic battery for allegedly assaulting a woman.  The Pantagraph

ECONOMY NEWS

  • About 131.7 million U.S. shoppers are anticipated to participate in Black Friday shopping, continuing both the tradition of seeking deals and enjoying family experiences.  The Pantagraph

EDUCATION NEWS

  • An Illinois State University professor and two graduate students were chosen for a prestigious undergraduate research program to promote research advocacy and communication.  The Pantagraph

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Bloomington Bison secured a 3-1 victory over the Iowa Heartlanders, highlighting strong power play and penalty kill performances.  Cities 92.9

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 11/29/24

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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.

    Sat, 11/30/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/7/24

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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.

    Sun, 12/8/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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  • Saturday Morning Fellowship and Speaker Session at Cedar Lake

    A community gathering featuring breakfast and a speaker meeting for members of the AA Community.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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