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- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
- Sunday: Windy, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Learn About Honey Bees! — Towanda District Library →
Towanda District Library, 301 S Taylor St, Towanda
11:00 am -
Mermaid Splash Bash
Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department Anderson Aquatic Center - 100 S. Maple (off E College Ave) Normal
6:30 pm -
Pontiac Municipal Band Concert →
Humiston-Riverside Park, 400 W Water St xb, Pontiac
7:00 pm -
I Love Boosters
Normal Theater - 209 W North St Normal IL 61761
7:00 pm -
TIME TBD- Baseball-V Boys @ IHSA State Finals (Game) →
Prairie Central CUSD 8 Away - Illinois Field -
Hang Loose Day →
Humiston-Riverside Park, 400 W Water St xb, Pontiac
9:00 am -
Make Us Laugh Comedy Showcase! →
Analytical Brewing, 510 W Main St, Lexington
7:00 pm -
Ridgeland - After Party Band →
Ford County Fairgrounds, 329 E 3rd St, Melvin
10:30 pm -
Jackpot Cattle Show →
Ford County Fairgrounds, 329 E 3rd St, Melvin
7:00 pm -
One Hour Early Out School Improvement
Prairie Central CUSD 8 Fairbury, IL 61739 -
Early Bird Lap Swim
Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department Karraker Aquatic Center at Fairview Park - 800 North Main Street
6:30 am -
Bertrands Horse Ranch Petting Zoo →
Ford County Fairgrounds, 329 E 3rd St, Melvin
12:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
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🗞 Nearby News
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Gibson City
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- As luck would have it (fordcountychronicle.com)
Bloomington
- Prairie Pride Coalition awarded grant for LGBTQ+ programs (centralillinoisproud.com)
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