Facebook group plans gift giveaway ahead of Christmas – The Pantagraph

BLOOMINGTON — Local Facebook group, “We’re in this Together Bloomington-Normal,” will be giving away free gifts ahead of Christmas. Connect Transit to collect donations for 21st annual Stuff-the-BusThe group is working with YouthBuild McLean County, 360 Wylie Drive in Normal, to help hand out free gifts from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 2. WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL All McLean County residents are eligible to attend and will be asked to provide their name and proof of residency with either an ID or a piece of mail. Gifts will be offered to every person in each household.To learn more about the event or group, visit www.tinyurl.com/WITTBloomingtonNormal. ‘Shark Tank,’ Redbird style: Inside Illinois State University’s annual Startup ShowcaseDonations can also be made through Venmo at @suz103 with a phone number ending in 0374 or by contacting the group’s moderators on Facebook.Any remaining gifts will be offered to Abundant Thrift Store and Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.  The Illinois Department of Transportation held a meeting in Bloomington on Monday, Nov. 6, to discuss improvements to U.S. 51 from south of Olive Street in Bloomington to north of Gregory Street/Bowles Street in Normal. Work could begin in 2025. Bird’s-eye view: A
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