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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Eric Smith and Tyler McDermeit offer free technical support and education through their Free Community Computer Clinic in Bloomington-Normal, assisting the community with a wide range of computer issues and receiving donations to aid children and those in need.  WGLT
  • Veterans Maintenance Solutions helps veterans with home repairs and improvements at no cost, focusing on significant issues like ramp installations and foundation repairs.  The Pantagraph

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A Hudson man, Randal A. Siebert, died due to a crash caused by a medical event while driving in Normal, Illinois.  The Pantagraph

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Normal Marching Band from Illinois is set to perform in London's New Year's Eve Parade, showcasing a 'Wicked'-themed routine.  Central Illinois Proud

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Jon Kilgore, a Pontiac schools superintendent, was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Heartland Community College governing board.  WGLT

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Bloomington Township's Board of Trustees has reinstated the Housing Eviction Relief Efforts program to provide financial assistance for at-risk residents facing eviction or utility disconnection.  The Pantagraph

HEALTH NEWS

  • McLean County reports low hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses but sees increases in RSV, flu, and whooping cough cases, emphasizing the need for vaccinations as rates lag behind pandemic highs.  WGLT

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • The Miles family aims to see 100 Santas during the Christmas season.  The Pantagraph

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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