Saturday, August 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crystal Howard resigns after over 20 years at the helm of Bloomington-Normal CVB, paving the way for a search for new leadership amidst a history of community growth and significant economic contributions. WGLT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Andrew F. Bachman, 34, from Normal, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for possession of child pornography after pleading guilty to three counts. 25 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A federal mediator will join Illinois State University and its non-tenure faculty union's ongoing contract negotiations over wage disputes. WGLT
- ➤ Country Financial and Heartland Community College have initiated an Early Scholars Program to offer scholarship assistance, mentorship, and professional development to ten financially needy McLean County high school juniors and seniors. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The McLean County Republicans' 2024 Lincoln-Reagan Dinner in Bloomington features Darren Bailey as keynote speaker, with Illinois GOP Chairman Kathy Salvi also speaking. The Pantagraph
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 'Row 4 Dough' event at The Factory Bloomington-Normal supports Special Olympics Illinois with participants rowing to raise funds. The Pantagraph
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