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Hey there, Bloomington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who will lead Bloomington-Normal’s buses after a sudden leadership shake-up?
  • Will a downtown trolley change how you get around Bloomington?
  • How did Bloomington’s Bison let a 2–0 lead slip away?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Windy; rain and a t-storm, with a high of 51 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 27, low: 25.
  • Saturday: Windy and not as cold, with a high of 44 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connect Transit's director resigns, prompting national search for replacement (25newsnow.com) — Connect Transit’s managing director, David Braun, has resigned after four years leading Bloomington-Normal’s public transportation system, prompting a national search for his replacement. Board chair Ryan Whitehouse recently died and was succeeded by trustee Julie Hile, while Deputy Managing Director Brady Lange will handle day-to-day operations during the transition. No additional personnel details were released.
   

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• Bloomington considers trolley, parking fixes amid downtown work (centralillinoisproud.com) — Downtown Bloomington could see a trolley-style system and new parking options as the city looks for ways to help people get around during major construction. Mayor Dan Brady says officials are exploring a partnership with Connect Transit and converting demolished building sites into free parking, with a detailed parking map already available on the city’s website.
   

• Komets beat Bison, remain in first place (wane.com) — Bloomington hockey fans saw a tight matchup Wednesday as the visiting Fort Wayne Komets rallied to edge the hometown Bison 4–3, despite Bloomington leading early. The loss keeps the Bison four points behind Fort Wayne in the ECHL Central Division race, with Bloomington’s squad surrendering a late third-period game-winner.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • NORMAL – The Normal Fire Department has concluded its investigation into the mobile home fire that claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy on November 2 in the Northmeadow Village Mobile Home Community.
    Investigators determined that the fire at 867 2nd Street was caused by the ignition of combustible materials by candles. The fire was ruled… (Nextdoor )
  • Very grateful to Bloomington Library for allowing me to display 17 of my paintings featuring local spots in Bloomington-Normal!
    The space was too big to capture in a photo .. so here is a little video. Sales will go through Main Gallery 404. Thanks for looking! (Nextdoor Colton)
  • City crews have moved into residential neighborhoods after completing primary and secondary routes. The snow route parking ban ends at 10 am today... (X: cityblm)
  • From building relationships to improving morale, Philip Nelson says he has a tall task ahead of him. The 17th president of @ILFarmBureau recently... (X: FarmWeekNow)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Bloomington. Apply here.
  • Bloomington IL School District 87 posted a job opening for Custodian (second shift, Tuesday-Friday 3-11:30pm and Saturday 7-3:30pm) in Bloomington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomington here.

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  • A look at Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Central Illinois roots and rise in the Catholic Church (25newsnow.com)

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