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By Samantha Lee
Help The Pantagraph find Bloomington-Normal’s holiday heroes
Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.
More from Samantha →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM · 1 min read
Know someone who makes the holidays brighter for others? The Pantagraph wants your nominations for Hometown Holiday Heroes in Bloomington-Normal and surrounding communities.
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