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Saturday, December 21st, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington adjusts trash collection schedule for the Christmas holiday, with no solid waste pick up on December 24th and 25th, but garbage and recycling will proceed as planned on the 24th, excluding Christmas Day. The Pantagraph
- ➤ WGLT.org's top 2024 stories ranged from State Farm's lawsuit settlement and pawn shop raids to local events and issues, capturing diverse community interests. WGLT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The McLean County Sheriff’s Office has issued a collision alert due to unsafe road conditions and a high number of crashes, advising minor accidents to be reported within 48 hours post-alert. Central Illinois Proud
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Normal mother was arrested for involuntary manslaughter after her 13-month-old daughter died from hyperthermia, allegedly left alone in a heated vehicle. 25 News Now
- ➤ Leader Automotive and AutoCanada agreed to a $20 million settlement after being sued by the Illinois Attorney General and the FTC for deceiving customers and charging for unauthorized add-ons. WGLT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Emily Bollinger captures key moments from 2024 in Central Illinois, depicting a diverse array of events including firsts, lasts, celebrations, protests, and performances. WGLT
- ➤ Director Jeff Ready discusses the production of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest' at Community Players Theatre. The Pantagraph
- ➤ This weekend in Bloomington features Dexter O'Neal's funk music, a holiday meal with jazz at Jazz UpFront, and the Way Down Wanderers' concert, along with an LGBT-friendly game night at Red Raccoon Games. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State University launches a $100,000 fundraising campaign to rename their softball field after Melinda Fischer, the school's most victorious coach, to honor her 37-year legacy and support facility upgrades and athlete development. WGLT
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