Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hudson and other McLean County small towns embrace community-focused policing with fewer resources but strong local relationships, amid broader challenges in police recruitment. WGLT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash near Veterans Parkway and College Avenue resulted in one fatality and road closures, with authorities investigating the cause. The Pantagraph
- ➤ One person has died following a two-vehicle collision in Normal, with authorities advising avoidance of the crash site. 25 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Normal Police search for a suspect accused of stealing over $400 in Star Wars Lego sets from a department store. 25 News Now
- ➤ A Normal man was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to a Class X felony for unlawfully delivering cocaine. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McLean County's political leaders announce candidates for Normal Township's spring election, highlighting a significant shift with Supervisor Jess Ray and three trustees not seeking re-election. WGLT
- ➤ The Illinois Flag Commission unveiled 10 finalists in its contest to redesign the state flag, highlighting contributions from two designers with McLean County connections. WGLT
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In McLean County, Illinois, both Kingsley Junior High's 7th grade and Parkside Junior High's 8th grade girls basketball teams are undefeated this season, drawing inspiration from WNBA stars and aiming for state finals. The Pantagraph
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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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