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Thursday, December 5th, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local Bloomington-Normal news includes a gang-related shooting incident, new leadership on McLean County Board, a charity drive by Connect Transit, Hall of Fame inductees with local ties, basketball tournament highlights, a focus on battery technology for clean energy, police responses to snow-related accidents, potential adjustments for Cardinal's Jordan Walker, a review of Chicago Bears' past head coaches, and a quiz on living costs. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The Growmark Foundation donated $5,000 each to five nonprofits in Bloomington-Normal as part of its Giving Tuesday campaign. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A documentary exploring McLean County's history until 1900 premieres December 5th on WTVP Channel 47. The Pantagraph
- ➤ A retrospective on over a century of football culture in Central Illinois through vintage ads from The Pantagraph archives. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Congerville Elementary School in Illinois is recognized as the No. 22 school for its high reading scores by U.S. News and World Report, attributed to curriculum overhauls and personalized teaching approaches. Central Illinois Proud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Catherine Metsker resigns from the McLean County Board, with a Republican successor sought for her position. The Pantagraph
SHOP NEWS
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Let's Do Lunch Networking Event - December 2024
Experience a relaxed networking opportunity with local businesspeople over a delicious lunch at the DoubleTree Hotel, featuring a variety of meal options and facilitated discussions.
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Ugliest Sweater Fun Run
Experience a festive community event with a choice of a 3-mile or 1.5-mile run, featuring selfie stations and prizes for the ugliest sweaters in Bloomington.
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Pantagraph Holiday Spectacular
Experience the joy and heart of Christmas through beloved holiday songs and local storytelling at this beloved Central Illinois tradition.
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Steven Curtis Chapman: Acoustic Christmas Concert
Renowned Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman, celebrated for his numerous awards and impactful career, will perform an Acoustic Christmas concert featuring his latest music.
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Toledo Walleye vs. Bloomington Bison
The Bloomington Bison face off against the Toledo Walleye in an exciting hockey match at Grossinger Motors Arena.
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December Software Developers Happy Hour
A networking event for local software developers and tech enthusiasts of all skill levels to discuss emerging technologies.
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Iowa Heartlanders vs Bloomington Bison
The Bloomington Bison face off against the Iowa Heartlanders at Grossinger Motors Arena.
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