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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Bloomington is delaying the opening of an emergency winter shelter, leaving some residents of a local encampment without immediate housing as they are asked to vacate. WGLT
- ➤ Lane closures on Six Points Road in Bloomington for milling, resurfacing, and related work will start Thursday and are expected to last until the end of November, potentially causing traffic delays. The Pantagraph
- ➤ A century ago, Capt. Ferre C. Watkins from Bloomington was named judge advocate of the Illinois Department of the American Legion, recognizing his valor and service in World War I. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Bloomington's planning commission recommends approval for a 58-townhome development on the city's southwest side, addressing neighbor concerns about traffic and infrastructure. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The clearing of a tent encampment in Bloomington leaves many facing homelessness without shelter, despite efforts by local nonprofits and the city to find long-term solutions. The Pantagraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bloomington-based doctor from OSF St. Joseph Medical Center has been charged with felony for allegedly engaging in sexual activities with a minor. WGLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central Illinois is proactively working to replace lead pipes in its water systems ahead of the new EPA rule requiring all lead service lines be replaced by 2037 to ensure safe drinking water. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington City Council decided against granting Holy Trinity Catholic Church local historic landmark status, respecting the church's opposition due to concerns over property rights and restrictions. WGLT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Carle Heath is offering free mammograms on National Mammography Day to those aged 40 to 60, especially targeting uninsured and underinsured individuals, to encourage early breast cancer detection. The Pantagraph
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MCCC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Heyen Hoops
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