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Saturday, January 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington has initiated a youth essay contest to celebrate Black History Month, focusing on the contributions of notable figures to Black history and culture, with submissions due by February 14. The Pantagraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 76-year-old Bloomington man is in jail facing 12 charges related to sexual crimes against a minor, including predatory assault and aggravated abuse. The Pantagraph
- ➤ A Bloomington family and four others face charges for operating an organized retail crime enterprise through their Monster Pawn locations, as announced by the Illinois Attorney General. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ A McLean County judge acquitted a Bloomington couple, Jadeyn and Cassandra Lacey, of felony theft related to a dispute over business operations with Blueze Wellness, citing insufficient evidence. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Barry Reilly, the retired superintendent of Bloomington District 87, has been appointed as the new executive director of the Promise Council, aiming to enhance the organization's services to school-aged children. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The McLean County Board appointed Andy Ziebarth as a new representative for District 1 and introduced policies requiring new solar and wind projects to include energy storage systems. WGLT
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Young boxers at Kingdom City Boxing in Normal, including Nicholas "Scrappy" Mendoza, find peace and discipline through rigorous training, winning championships and learning valuable life lessons. The Pantagraph
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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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Quilted Hearts Workshop for Teens and Adults
Participants will learn to sew small quilted hearts using provided fabrics and tools, with completed hearts available to keep or 'hide' for others to discover.
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Platinum Rock Legends Concert
Platinum Rock Legends is a high-energy cover band from St. Louis performing a mix of rock, pop, and dance hits, known for their engaging live performances and interactive showmanship.
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Bloomington Bison vs. Cincinnati Cyclones
The Bloomington Bison compete against the Cincinnati Cyclones at Grossinger Motors Arena.
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