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McLean County Times

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

News from 2025

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High school summer theatre program announces auditions and performances of “Guys and Dolls

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

Normal’s High School Summer Theatre Program will stage the musical “Guys and Dolls” at the Connie Link Amphitheatre from June 12 to June 21.

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Children’s Discovery Museum receives $1 million for new agriculture exhibit

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

The Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal has announced plans to open a new agriculture exhibit in 2026, supported by a $1 million donation from the McLean County Farm Bureau.

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Town of Normal announces key leadership appointments

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

Several leadership changes have been announced in the Town of Normal’s administration, according to City Manager Pamela Reece.

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Big Lebowski festival returns to Normal with film screening and bowling tournament

By M. U. Hall | Oct 20, 2025

The Normal Theater and Keg Grove Brewing Company are set to host the second annual “Out of Your Element: A Big Lebowski Festival” on Saturday, May 17.

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Illinois law reminds drivers to yield for emergency vehicles using lights and sirens

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

When drivers in Illinois encounter an emergency vehicle using lights and sirens, state law requires them to pull to the right side of the road and allow the vehicle to pass.

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Illinois State announces permanent home for Percy Family Hall of Fame at CEFCU Arena

By D. H. Klein | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois State University Athletics has announced that the Percy Family Hall of Fame will soon have a permanent location inside CEFCU Arena.

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Normal Theater hosts film series for Black History Month and queer cinema

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The Normal Theater will present two film series in February and March, focusing on Black History Month and queer cinema.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball to face Washington University in St. Louis

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 20, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team, ranked sixth nationally, is set to face No. 13 Washington University in St. Louis on Tuesday, October 21.

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Bloomington-Normal launches "BN The Solution" campaign on homelessness awareness

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal have introduced a joint initiative called “BN The Solution,” aimed at raising awareness about homelessness and panhandling in Bloomington-Normal and McLean County.

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Normal receives $4 million in grants for infrastructure and community improvements

By M. U. Hall | Oct 20, 2025

In 2024, the Town of Normal secured $4 million in grants aimed at infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life improvements.

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Normal to rename Fairview Aquatic Center after former Mayor Kent Karraker

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal has announced plans to rename the Fairview Aquatic Center in honor of former Mayor Kent Karraker.

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Town of Normal installs crowd-sourced time-lapse photo stations across community

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal has introduced a new initiative to document the changing landscapes across the community by installing 10 time-lapse photo stations.

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Fire damages Highland Avenue home; resident and dogs safe

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

A house in the 300 block of Highland Avenue suffered significant damage after a fire broke out in the kitchen on Monday afternoon.

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Illinois Wesleyan’s Hannah Tellor named CCIW Defensive Player of the Week

By D. H. Klein | Oct 20, 2025

Senior Hannah Tellor of the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Defensive Player of the Week.

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Historical marker to honor Illinois Farm Bureau and COUNTRY Financial's centennial

By M. U. Hall | Oct 20, 2025

A historical marker will be dedicated at the IAA Campus on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, to honor the Illinois Farm Bureau and COUNTRY Financial.

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Sonja Reece named Town of Normal's 2024 Citizen of the Year

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 20, 2025

Sonja Reece has been named the Town of Normal’s 2024 Citizen of the Year.

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Town of Normal announces Stride & Ride event closing College Avenue on July 20

By A. F. Horst | Oct 20, 2025

The Town of Normal has announced plans to hold the "Normal Stride & Ride" open streets event on Sunday, July 20.

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Illinois State soccer records sixth scoreless draw to stay unbeaten in conference

By D. H. Klein | Oct 19, 2025

Illinois State University's soccer team extended its unbeaten streak in conference play to six games after a 0-0 draw against UIC on Sunday at Adelaide Street Field.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball wins two matches at Blugolds Alumni Weekend Invitational

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 18, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team concluded the Blugolds Alumni Weekend Invitational in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with two victories on Saturday, October 18.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer defeats Elmhurst University on Senior Day

By D. H. Klein | Oct 18, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's soccer team secured a 3-0 win over Elmhurst University on Saturday, October 18 at Neis Field.