Thursday, October 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington officials are collaborating with local organizations to create a long-term housing solution for the homeless after the recent shutdown of a downtown tent city. WJBC
- ➤ Chuck Senrick announces retirement after over four decades as the resident piano player at Jim's Steak House, with his final performances scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2024. WGLT
- ➤ The City of Bloomington's annual Thanksgiving Farmers Market will be held at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 23, featuring a range of vendors and public activities. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The City of Bloomington advises residents on proper leaf disposal to avoid hazards and maintain the city's cleanliness. Cities 92.9
- ➤ The Victory Church Foundation Christian Academy's Foundation 5K has been postponed to March 2024 due to unexpected construction, with organizers expressing disappointment and optimism. Cities 92.9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Attorneys for Anthony Grampsas, serving a 45-year sentence for a 2018 murder he contends he did not commit, have appealed against the denial of a new trial, arguing new testimony proves his innocence. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington School District 87 shows academic improvement, with Washington Elementary ranking in the top 10% in Illinois according to the State Report Card. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
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BHS Bands Annual Craft and Vendor Show
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Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour
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Tamales Made Easy: A Culinary Workshop
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Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'
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