Good morning, Normal.

Santa Claus will host phone calls on Dec.

8 and Dec. 10 arranged with Parks and Recreation while appearing at Uptown Station and Eastland Mall as part of holiday events, and design expert joins his team as cookie and gift work continues until Dec. 24 (local fans are excited).

Heartland Community College recognized 37 student apprentices during a signing ceremony on Dec.

3. The event celebrated career training in manufacturing and healthcare with support from employer partners including Bridgestone, Caterpillar Pontiac, 8th-Street Welding and Hydraulics, OSF Healthcare, Rivian and Westminster Village.

Town spokesperson Cathy Oloffson said a cybercrime group breached the system for emergency and event notices, urging subscribers to change reused passwords as the platform stays down until January — the town will use FEMA’s IPAWS for emergencies and plans a vendor switch when details arrive.

Debates continued over the enrollment multiplier used for private school teams as IHSA football championships unfolded today in Normal and DeKalb.

Officials and coaches exchanged ideas on possible rule changes while public and private school matchups raised questions about fairness.

NPC Mid-American Winter Classic

10 AM – 10 PM — Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Ticketed event — Witness amateur athletes showcase their skills in bodybuilding and physique competitions.

Santa's Station at Uptown Normal

1-4 p.m. — Uptown Normal — Free; donations appreciated — Experience holiday cheer with Santa, crafts, and music at his train depot.

Indiana State Sycamores vs. Illinois State Redbirds Men's Basketball

4-5:30 p.m. — CEFCU Arena — Watch live for free — Witness a thrilling college basketball matchup between local rivals.