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Sunday, December 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State University sophomore Ava Hatfield organizes a toy drive for pediatric cancer patients at St. Jude, gathering approximately 200 toys with community support. 25 News Now
- ➤ Around 900 candy canes were distributed to 50 families at the annual Candy Cane Drop event at Miller Park Pavilion in Bloomington. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The Bloomington-Normal Jaycees' annual Holiday Parade featured a 'Storybook Holiday' theme with a record number of entries and community organizations participating. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Downtown Bloomington kicked off the holiday season with a celebratory First Friday event featuring Christmas tree lighting, live performances, and festive activities. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The Bloomington-Normal NAACP Youth Council engages in holiday events, including distributing gifts and hair care products, and hosting an African-American Santa Claus, to spread cheer in December. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Central Illinois features a variety of locations for purchasing Christmas trees, from family farms to seasoned nurseries, offering a festive selection for holiday celebrators. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the Lego League Robotics Competition in Bloomington, children showcased robots and inventions, with international collaboration teaching robotics to kids in India. 25 News Now
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois State University football team ended its season with a 42-10 defeat against California-Davis in the NCAA FCS playoffs, despite an early lead. WGLT
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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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