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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Miller Park Zoo invites the community to learn about adult volunteer opportunities at informational sessions in January. The Pantagraph
- ➤ 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. 25 News Now
- ➤ 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. The Pantagraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Pantagraph
- ➤ DeWon Griffin received an 87-year prison sentence for the 2019 murder of Tariq Houston during a New Year's Eve party in Normal. WGLT
- ➤ A Normal man faces charges related to cocaine sales and has been released pending trial. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Pantagraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OSF HealthCare hospitals impose mask mandates and visitor restrictions amid rising respiratory illnesses. The Pantagraph
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