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Thursday, December 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Connect Transit to adjust services for Christmas Eve, closing early and not operating on Christmas Day. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Over 250 wreaths placed at Evergreen Cemetery during Wreaths Across America event, amidst other local news including updates on sports, dining, and a Shakespeare festival lineup. The Pantagraph
- ➤ A Heyworth woman was awarded $176,500 for a 2021 semi collision; seven with ties to Bloomington-Normal area named to Basketball Hall of Fame; Illinois Farm Bureau collaborates with Destihl Brewery; two Bloomington residents fatally shot in Champaign; Southwest Illinois highlighted as a key U.S. horseradish producer; and other local news from Central Illinois. The Pantagraph
- ➤ A century ago, the cigar-making industry in Bloomington was facing decline due to reduced patronage, highlighting a significant shift in local manufacturing. The Pantagraph
- ➤ McLean County's approach of combining probation with treatment programs aims to break cycles of domestic violence by promoting rehabilitation and accountability among abusers. WGLT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Normal man, Brady J. Stoewer, faces 21 charges including sexual assault and child pornography, linked to his position at a local tumbling and cheer facility. 25 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Community College celebrated the completion of workforce programs by around 50 students, bolstering job readiness in in-demand fields. The Pantagraph
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington receives a $600,000 state grant to transform twelve acres into Sunnyside Park for recreation, education, and sustainability. 25 News Now
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