Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington Township has reactivated its Housing Eviction Relief Efforts Program to provide up to $3,000 in aid for residents struggling with rent, mortgage, or utility payments. WGLT
- ➤ The Illinois Farm Bureau collaborates with Destihl Brewery to create 'Roots Lager,' a beer featuring Knox County corn, highlighting agricultural products and innovation. WGLT
- ➤ In 1949, the Bloomington Prairie Farms creamery cooperative celebrated its 18th annual meeting with a steak dinner for 1,550 members and announced dividends totaling $60,758. The Pantagraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington police recovered five illegally possessed firearms and arrested five individuals in separate incidents last week. 25 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The evolution of Christmas celebrations in America, noting its illegal status by Puritans and the gradual acceptance into cultural significance by the Civil War era. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution donated Braille copies of the U.S. Constitution and an American flag with the national anthem in Braille to University High School to support hearing- and vision-impaired students. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Illinois State University and the union for non-tenure track faculty reach a new contract agreement after nine months of negotiations and mediation. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Labor is investigating the Marriott Hotel in Normal for alleged violations of pay and workplace standards amid a renovation project. WGLT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rivian's annual holiday event for employees, now in its fourth year, celebrated with over 5,000 attendees engaging in festivities including ice sculptures and 312 gallons of cocoa, showcasing the company's appreciation for its growing workforce. The Pantagraph
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Debbie Coffman celebrated her 600th win as Central Catholic High's head girls basketball coach, highlighting her successful 27-year career and continued passion for the sport. WGLT
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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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