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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Bloomington and Normal police departments engaged in community assistance during the holidays, including organizing Thanksgiving meals, delivering food with Home Sweet Home Ministries, supporting a Toys for Tots bowling fundraiser, and facilitating 'Shop With a Cop' events for children.  The Pantagraph

CRIME NEWS

  • A century ago, two police officers in Normal engaged in a gunfire exchange with perpetrators of a series of armed robberies.  The Pantagraph

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Bloomington Alderwoman Donna Boelen, who has served the southwest side for five years and was appointed Mayor Pro Tem in 2022, resigned from the City Council effective immediately.  The Pantagraph

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Bloomington Bison, Bloomington's newest ice hockey team affiliated with the New York Rangers, debuted in October, emphasizing community spirit, local economy boost, and family entertainment despite a vice-president's tragic loss before the season.  Central Illinois Proud

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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