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Saturday, December 7th, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Bloomington's annual Once Upon a Holiday event, featuring pet photos with Santa, live performances, and a tree lighting ceremony, captured the community’s festive spirit. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Bloomington Post Office, enhanced by new sorting technology, gears up for the holiday season to efficiently process 3,300 packages an hour, ensuring timely delivery. The Pantagraph
- ➤ McLean County Parks staff rescued a deer that had fallen through the ice at Evergreen Lake, highlighting their respect for natural resources amidst a successful hunting season. WGLT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State Police euthanized a cow for public safety reasons after it escaped during a highway accident involving a cattle hauler. The Pantagraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 63-year-old Bloomington man, Stanley E. Scott, received a 62-year sentence for an armed robbery and firearm possession related to a shooting incident in August 2023. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ A man from Indiana faces charges of aggravated robbery and robbery after an alleged incident involving a firearm and a deceptive robbery in Bloomington. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Bloomington celebrates the holiday season with festive events including Christmas Under the Dome, a new play reading, and free live music. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Normal Town Council passed an ordinance aimed at managing large-scale pop-up parties, with Mayor pro tem Kevin McCarthy emphasizing it as one step among many towards addressing community concerns. WGLT
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has significantly reduced staff shortages and improved child placement rates, with ongoing efforts to enhance foster care and family support systems. WGLT
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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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