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Thursday, December 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On December 10, 2024, local Central Illinois news included the retirement announcement of OSF Healthcare Ministries CEO Bob Sehring for April 2026, a Bloomington apartment fire displacing one resident without injuries, the reveal of the 2025 Tailgate N' Tallboys festival lineup, the Umland family's cheesy success in Carlock, Nolan Gorman's potential as the new third baseman for the Cardinals, a fatal crash at Veterans Parkway, Dansby Swanson's unexpected hernia surgery, and a quiz linking 'Home Alone' to Central Illinois. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Today's top news in Central Illinois includes the Shelby County coroner's death by drowning, Illinois' improved recession preparedness, big wins at East Peoria casino, closures of Marco's Pizza due to rising costs, a Congresswoman testifying in a corruption trial, sports updates, the return of cold weather, Lil Jon's upcoming concert, the Chicago Bears' continued losses, and a review of the Rivian R1S EV. The Pantagraph
- ➤ In Bloomington, the longtime operator of Austin Standard Service retired after 40 years, highlighting historical community moments. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Bloomington Center for Performing Arts had its most successful month with 11,481 guests, marking a historical high in attendance. Central Illinois Proud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington's Public Safety and Community Relations Board is considering revising its youth member requirement from mandatory to optional due to difficulties in filling these seats, amidst discussions on enhancing youth engagement and board functionality. WGLT
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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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