Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A historical look back reveals a 1949 meat-cutting demo aimed at boosting pork appeal among consumers by showcasing versatile cut techniques. The Pantagraph
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Bloomington apartment fire displaced one resident and damaged two units without causing any injuries. The Pantagraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Gridley man was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to violating the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act. The Pantagraph
- ➤ A Carlock man received a three-year prison sentence for his fourth DUI offense following a crash into a cornfield. The Pantagraph
- ➤ A Bloomington man has received an eight-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tailgate N' Tallboys music festivals in Bloomington and Clinton announce June headliners including Koe Wetzel, Hardy, Cody Johnson, Bailey Zimmerman, and Jason Aldean, with tickets on sale Dec. 13. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington City Council approves tax levies resulting in reduced tax rates for residents and a public library tax rate decrease, while postponing an amendment to the Public Safety and Community Relations Board and considering rent control discussions. WGLT
SHOP NEWS
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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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Halestorm's Lzzy & Joe: The Living Room Sessions
Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of the GRAMMY-winning band Halestorm perform an acoustic tour featuring stories and renditions of their favorite songs.
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