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Friday, August 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mid Central Community Action is hosting a gaming event in Bloomington to benefit Mayors Manor, featuring a variety of games for all levels of players. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Bent Elementary School in Bloomington celebrates its 100th anniversary with a focus on its familial school culture and strong community ties. WGLT
- ➤ Dimmitt's Grove Neighborhood Association is hosting historic self-guided tours on Sept. 8, with tickets at $15 to explore the area's history and architecture, supporting local beautification projects. The Pantagraph
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An unattended cooking incident led to a fire in Bloomington, displacing two adults and three children with no injuries reported. WJBC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman filed a lawsuit against AME Engineering alleging sexual assault by a contractor at the Rivian plant in Normal, following a separate suit against Rivian for a hostile work environment. 25 News Now
- ➤ A Bloomington man was jailed for aggravated domestic battery after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, causing a broken nose and concussion in Normal. 25 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Symphony Orchestra continues to attract diverse audiences by hosting its 'Sips and Sounds' events at Keg Grove Brewing Company, merging classical music with a brewery atmosphere. WGLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois strengthens its push towards renewable energy with state and federal incentives to make solar power more appealing amid rising costs and inflation challenges. WGLT
- ➤ Central Illinois faces a slight severe weather risk Thursday evening after a fortnight of dry conditions, with potential for damaging winds, hail, and an isolated tornado. WJBC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The McLean County Board declined a proposal for a Civil War monument over procedural concerns, increased wages for public health nurses to address a shortage, and approved zoning for Rivian's plant expansion. WGLT
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