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Thursday, January 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 23rd annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day, featuring keynote speaker Marshall Dirks, will be held on March 1 at Central Catholic High School in Bloomington, with advance registration required. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The American Legion of McLean County quickly became the largest county organization in Illinois, while Illinois State football welcomed Denver Johnson as head coach 25 years ago. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The Bloomington Police Department's 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, led to numerous citations and an arrest, contributing to safer roads over the holiday season. WJBC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Ward 2 residents have an extended deadline to submit applications for a city council vacancy, with the selection process led by Mayor Mwilambwe to fill Donna Boelen's term until 2027. WGLT
- ➤ Bloomington Election Commission invites politically experienced residents to apply for an open position on the board responsible for city election oversight, with applications due by January 31. WGLT
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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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Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Dr. McKay’s for CASA
On February 5, Dr. McKay’s Bar & Grill will donate up to 20% of purchases to support CASA of McLean County, which advocates for children who have been abused and neglected.
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2025 Illinois State Auctioneers Conference & Trade Show
This event will focus on networking and education for professionals in the Illinois auction industry, featuring a championship contest and various educational opportunities.
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Koffin Kats Concert with The Drowns
Koffin Kats will perform alongside The Drowns at Nightshop in Bloomington, IL.
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Illinois Vintage Fest - Bloomington
The Illinois Vintage Fest features over 50 vendors offering vintage clothing, collectibles, and home goods at the McLean County Fairgrounds.
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