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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kim Tarkowski, who spent 27 years as a vision access advocate at LIFE Center for Independent Living, is retiring this week after sharing reflections on changes in assistive technology and community accessibility—LIFE CIL will host an open house today from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate her service. WGLT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington artist Trevor Basham opens his first solo show Hardcore Bubblegum at McLean County Arts Center, where his hand-drawn art uses bright colors and cartoon images to mark a break from his usual tattoo style. The show—open until April 23—features work created over the past six months that brings a fresh, New School look to his portfolio. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tricoci University of Beauty Culture will celebrate its new space with a ribbon cutting on April 17 at 1503 E. College Ave., Suite L in Normal—expanding its capacity from 150 to 200 after merging with Paul Mitchell The School last fall. The Pantagraph
- ➤ ISU’s faculty might strike on April 4 after over a year of contract talks—this makes students worry about their classes. Administration said seniors graduating in May will still have their ceremony as planned—further mediations are scheduled to resolve the dispute. 25 News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city began treating parts of Lakes Bloomington and Evergreen to manage an algae bloom that raised toxin levels. Tests showed that the toxin stayed below levels that would need a health warning—officials said the treatment also helps fix water taste issues. WGLT
- ➤ The City of Bloomington began treating parts of Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake on March 27 — using powdered activated carbon to control algal growth caused by unusual winter weather. Drinking water and recreation remain safe while the Water Department continues monitoring quality with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Cities 92.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill to allow a prescription pill for life ending treatment for terminal patients with six months or less to live—patients must be 18 or older and able to communicate, with doctors confirming their diagnosis. Advocates like Sarah Breeden and Rep. Sharon Chung support the measure while critics such as disability advocate Rickielee Benecke and Rep. Bill Hauter warn it may pressure vulnerable patients and change the relationship between doctors and patients. WGLT
- ➤ Illinois taxpayers face no added cost from a measure — which keeps immigration enforcement out of schools — that protects non-citizen children while they attend public education. Lawmakers discussed the measure on March 19, and the bill is expected to be amended as the state board requested $35 million for New Arrival Student Grants. Cities 92.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chestnut Health Systems and BN Parents will host a free training session for parents and guardians on Tuesday, April 15 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Heartland Community College in Normal—Dr. Jason Kilmer will share strategies to help families talk about alcohol and the transition to college. Cities 92.9
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