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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Normal Police Department collaborates with IDOT on a holiday safe driving campaign from Dec 13 to Jan 2, promoting sober driving to prevent road accidents.  Cities 92.9
  • Santa Claus emphasizes the crucial support of his team in meeting holiday demands, enabling him to visit children in Bloomington-Normal and ensure all requests, including tricky ones, are fulfilled.  WGLT

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Normal Marching Band from Illinois will perform in London's New Year's Eve Parade, showcasing music from 'Wicked' in front of over 1 million people.  WJBC

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Starbucks employees at the College Hills location in Normal, Illinois, voted 17 to 0 to unionize, seeking fair scheduling, livable wages, and equality, joining over 520 locations nationwide.  Central Illinois Proud
  • Gov. JB Pritzker discusses how Rivian Automotive's growth impacts the Bloomington-Normal housing market during a Dec. 11, 2024, news conference.  The Pantagraph

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Central Catholic High School in Bloomington, IL, has exceeded its $10 million Vision Campaign goal, aiming to strengthen the academic experience and fund capital improvements.  Cities 92.9

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • McLean County has implemented a project labor agreement to ensure prevailing wages and the inclusion of apprentices and minority workers in public works projects over $50,000.  The Pantagraph

HEALTH NEWS

  • Health officials emphasize the importance of good hygiene, vaccination to prevent respiratory illnesses during peak holiday season.  Central Illinois Proud

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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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