Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ McLean County's court services seek more mentors for young adult offenders, focusing on unique rehabilitative needs and expanding programming with a Department of Justice grant. WGLT
- ➤ The Humane Society of Central Illinois hosts a 'Paws & Claws' event for pet photos with Santa to raise funds towards their $50,000 year-end goal. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Orangetheory Fitness and its members in Illinois have donated $2,005 and 2,500 gifts to low-income families through the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Central Illinois Proud
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rivian Automotive's stock price increased over 11% after The Benchmark Company gave a positive growth outlook, highlighting its potential due to strategic partnerships with Amazon and Volkswagen. 25 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington-Normal students at the First Lego League regional event learned crucial STEM skills and healthy teamwork practices. WGLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District is moving forward with a $250 million project to renovate its sewage treatment plant, featuring energy improvements and capacity expansion to meet rising demand and new environmental standards. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A coalition in Illinois is advocating for a new bill to allow voters to decide on abolishing the rent control ban and improve renter protections. 25 News Now
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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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Saturday Morning Fellowship and Speaker Session at Cedar Lake
A community gathering featuring breakfast and a speaker meeting for members of the AA Community.
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