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Bloomington, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Bloomington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How you can help fill 2,000 Thanksgiving meal boxes in Bloomington
- Why deputies are suddenly cracking down on speeding at Lake Bloomington
- How Bloomington pushed undefeated Urbana to three hard-fought volleyball sets
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
- Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ HSHM āBig Give' food drive seeks donations for Thanksgiving (centralillinoisproud.com) ā Bloomingtonās Home Sweet Home Ministries is kicking off its Big Give drive, aiming to collect enough donated food to fill 2,000 Thanksgiving meal boxes for local families. Residents can drop off typical holiday items at Midwest Food Bank or shop cases at Hy-Vee, helping continue a community tradition tied to the ministryās Thanksgiving founding. 
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ā¢ McLean County Sheriff's Office responds to speeding complaints near Lake Bloomington (wglt.org) ā Drivers heading to Lake Bloomington will see more sheriffās patrols after numerous complaints about speeding and reckless driving on roads around the lake, just north of Bloomington-Normal. Deputies plan targeted traffic details to curb dangerous behavior and remind visitors to slow down and enjoy the area safely. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Urbana volleyball stays unbeaten in conference play with win over Bloomington (oursentinel.com) ā Bloomington High Schoolās volleyball team dropped a tight three-set road match to Urbana, which stayed unbeaten in Big Twelve Conference play. Despite the loss, Bloomington pushed Urbana with competitive sets and strong rallies, as the Tigers relied on balanced offense, tough serving, and resilient defense to secure the win. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness ā
Von Maur, 301 Veterans Pkwy, Normal
10:00 am
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
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Icon For Hire: Scripted 15 Year Anniversary Tour ā
Bloomington IL
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Travel the World: Italy, France & Alaska ā
Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, 1621 Jumer Drive, Bloomington -
Ewing Manor Home Tours ā
Ewing Manor, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington
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Open Gaming ā
Red Raccoon Games, 301 N Main Street, Bloomington
5:30 pm -
Parade for Childhood & Osteosarcoma Cancer ā
Taylorville IL
6:00 pm -
Necromunda Nights ā
Red Raccoon Games, 301 N Main Street, Bloomington
6:00 pm -
Pokemon Mega Monday Mayhem Tournament Play ā
Red Raccoon Games, 301 N Main Street, Bloomington
6:00 pm -
Force of Will Casual Play ā
Red Raccoon Games, 301 N Main Street, Bloomington
6:00 pm -
Open Gaming ā
Red Raccoon Games, 301 N Main Street, Bloomington
5:30 pm -
Starfinder Society ā
Red Raccoon Games, 301 N Main Street, Bloomington
6:00 pm -
Local Designer Playtest Night ā
Red Raccoon Games, 301 N Main Street, Bloomington
6:00 pm -
One Piece Eternal Format Night ā
Red Raccoon Games, 301 N Main Street, Bloomington
6:00 pm
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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#bloomington #illinois #skyviewlandscaping @skyviewlandscapingllc (Nextdoor Rollingbrook Park)
- ECHL posted a job opening for Assistant Coach in Bloomington. Apply here.
- State Farm Insurance posted a job opening for Talent Acquisition Manager- Market Management Enterprise Strategy (Hybrid) in Bloomington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomington here.
š Nearby News
Normal
- Unit 5 unveils new makerspace at Normal West (herald-review.com)
- DESTIHL Launches Normal Beer, an All-Malt American Light Lager (beerinfo.com)
- Normal proposes 6-month extension to data center moratorium (wglt.org)
El Paso
- LaHood recognizes Fulton Sheen on House floor, saying archbishop was āone of our own' (wmbdradio.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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