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Saturday, August 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ McLean County's effort to rebuild a historic Civil War monument was halted after county board members declined to certify a ballot question, citing non-compliance with Illinois law. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Bloomington Parks & Recreation alongside Ameren Illinois is set to conduct a storm preparedness workshop on Aug. 29, offering free weather radios and energy-saving tips. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The Bloomington civilian police review board is set to hold a public meeting to discuss the police killing of Black woman Sonya Massey and explore police procedures and hiring practices. WGLT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington-Normal offers a weekend filled with a story slam event, a jazz street fest, and a rock concert featuring Goodbye June and supporting acts. WGLT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rivian Automotive halts production of electric delivery vans for Amazon due to a part shortage, but plans to recover all missed production. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ John Quarton discusses the launch of The Petrick Idea Center at Illinois Wesleyan, aimed at fostering innovation. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Area high school marching bands in Central Illinois, including the Bloomington Marching Raiders and Normal Marching Band, are preparing for the upcoming school year with band camps, focusing on shows that highlight themes of unity, growth, and community through music and performance. The Pantagraph
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington unveils its first 'escape room' featuring holiday-themed, murder mystery puzzles. The Pantagraph
SHOP NEWS
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