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Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington-Normal veterans groups will hold a short ceremony at the Bloomington VFW to honor over 2,400 American servicemembers killed at Pearl Harbor, marking a commitment to remember local history. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michael (Mac) McAvoy retired from Heartland Community College after 25 years as an art professor; friends, faculty and students gathered in an art classroom on Thursday to honor his work. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Scout Executive Ben Blumenberg of Central Illinois expressed disappointment after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly announced plans to cut support for the century-old Scouting America partnership. He insisted that including girls has boosted leadership and outdoor skills, urging families to consider Scouting for kids. WGLT
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
~ Edmund Hillary
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