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Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Faith in Action, a Normal-based nonprofit, combats senior loneliness by pairing volunteers with seniors for regular conversations, fostering connections and addressing isolation especially during the holiday season.  WGLT
  • Boy Scout troop 957 spreads holiday cheer at Village at Mercy Creek in Normal through various activities.  The Pantagraph
  • Main Street in Normal to experience lane reduction from 7 a.m. Thursday to 5 p.m. Friday for pavement repair, contingent on weather.  The Pantagraph
  • The 49th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Luncheon will honor individuals contributing to civil rights and social justice on Jan. 11 at Illinois State University.  The Pantagraph
  • Eastern Illinois Foodbank is set to distribute food to families in need in Normal, Farmer City, and McLean County in January.  The Pantagraph

CRIME NEWS

  • A man was arrested in Normal, Ill. for his connection to multiple charges including sexual assault and child pornography, involving victims between the ages of 13 and 17.  Central Illinois Proud

EDUCATION NEWS

  • McLean County school boards will vote on a referendum for a one-percent tax on prepared foods and entertainment to fund school improvements and potentially reduce property taxes.  Central Illinois Proud
  • Heartland Community College celebrated over 40 graduates from its Workforce Equity Initiative program, designed to provide job training for higher-paying careers in Illinois.  WGLT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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