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Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Bloomington, strategies to address the housing crunch include innovative development and policy changes discussed by Bloomington Revivalists, Community Land Trust, and Cohousing groups at a public forum. The Pantagraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lawyers for Barton McNeil are appealing a decision that denies him a new trial despite new evidence suggesting his innocence in a 1998 murder case. WGLT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ McLean County's property values are experiencing a dramatic increase, attributing to a housing shortage and changing 8% to 12% annually, with a record Equalized Assessed Valuation of $6.2 billion anticipated for 2024. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ McLean County's biggest school district reports a stable total enrollment but a significant near 10% rise in homeless students, alongside challenges in staffing, particularly in special education. WGLT
- ➤ Area high school marching bands in Central Illinois, including the Bloomington Marching Raiders and Normal Marching Band, are intensely preparing for the upcoming season with innovative shows despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mike Straza, a business consultant and city zoning official, announces his candidacy for Bloomington City Council's fifth ward, emphasizing growth in business, infrastructure, and community ties. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Bloomington plans to demolish a 50-year-old parking garage to build a new transit hub and parking deck by spring 2025, with a $452,178 investment in architectural work. The Pantagraph
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Barb Marquardt and her son, David, sustain a 50-year-old family bakery tradition by continuing to operate Denny's Doughnuts. The Pantagraph
SHOP NEWS
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Weathering the Storm: A Stress Management Workshop for Farmers
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Sips & Sounds: Brass Quintet Performance
Experience an evening of live classical and popular music performed by Illinois Symphony Orchestra musicians while sipping delicious drinks at Keg Grove Brewing Company.
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Farmers' Market at Museum Square in Bloomington
Experience the vibrant local community at the Farmers' Market featuring returning favorites and new vendors every Saturday morning.
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Fiala Brothers: Dine to Donate and Adoption Event
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Whose Live Anyway? Comedy Show
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The Record Company with Kiely Connell
Experience a live musical performance by The Record Company featuring Kiely Connell at The Castle Theatre in Bloomington.
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Marlon Wayans Live Comedy Show
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Hooli-shers Roller Derby Double Header Event
Experience the thrill of roller derby at the final home game of the season featuring the Prairieland Punishers and Capital City Hooligans at the Interstate Center.
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