Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
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🏘️ Community
Miller Park Zoo invites the community to learn about adult volunteer opportunities at informational sessions in January.
The Normal Police Department highlighted its engagement with over 300 community events and the recruitment of new officers as key achievements in 2024, alongside addressing challenges such as managing large, sometimes violent gatherings with the help of new ordinances.
McLean County residents can drop off electronics for recycling at the Normal Public Works office on the first Saturday of each month, including this upcoming Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
🚨 Crime
A Bloomington man receives a four-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to indecent solicitation of a child, along with six months of supervised release.
DeWon Griffin received an 87-year prison sentence for the 2019 murder of Tariq Houston during a New Year's Eve party in Normal.
A Normal man faces charges related to cocaine sales and has been released pending trial.
🎭 Culture
Local artist Eileen Backman will host a pop-up art sale at Main Gallery 404 on January 3, featuring a variety of her works, alongside a special discount on her book.
🏥 Health
OSF HealthCare hospitals impose mask mandates and visitor restrictions amid rising respiratory illnesses.
🎉 Bloomington Events
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Halestorm's Lzzy & Joe: The Living Room Sessions
Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of the GRAMMY-winning band Halestorm perform an acoustic tour featuring stories and renditions of their favorite songs.
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