Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Avenue and Constitution Trail in Normal, Ill. will be closed on December 17 for bridge maintenance, with expected reopening by end of day. City of Normal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Normal Town Council unanimously approved a redevelopment plan for the Shoppes at College Hills, aiming to boost economic growth by transforming a former restaurant site into a multi-tenant building with drive-thru. Central Illinois Proud
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington and Unit 5 school boards will vote on a proposal to ask voters for a 1% sales tax increase to fund school infrastructure improvements. WGLT
- ➤ Heartland Community College collaborates with CreatiVets to provide a free art class for student veterans in Spring 2025. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Labor is investigating Marriott Hotel in Uptown Normal following allegations by Local 362 union of underpayment and unsafe working conditions during renovations. 25 News Now
- ➤ Normal activates new traffic lights at two intersections to enhance safety and address driver complaints, as part of a $2.1 million improvement project. 25 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ McLean County officials emphasize the importance of vaccinations against COVID-19 and the flu to increase immunity and protect vulnerable populations during the holiday season. 25 News Now
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Sid Edwards discusses how Kingdom City Boxing-Fitness trains boxers across all age groups. The Pantagraph
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Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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