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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tazewell County-based Moving Mountains opened a new branch in Bloomington to boost local service & expand its Central Illinois operations. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Karisma Morris-Bush was honored as Q4 2025 ExtraOrdinary Woman of BN for her perseverance and community impact - this accolade recognizes her ongoing contributions locally. The Pantagraph
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Illinois auto insurers will lower premiums by 4.26% in 2026 while national rates rise 0.67%, according to a ValuePenguin report, and House Speaker Emanuel (Chris) Welch and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias have prioritized new regulation. Cities 92.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Junior High now allows approved students to use MagicSchool AI under District 87's new guidelines — the safe tool supports projects like graphic design and teaches ethical AI use in class. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal grant worth $501,232 that funded children’s mental health services was terminated today in McLean County as federal funding priorities shifted; Behavioral Health Coordination is planning budget amendments and exploring alternative funds to fill a half-million-dollar gap — including monies from the Mental Health and Public Safety Fund. WGLT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Redbird football team celebrated its record-breaking season at CEFCU Arena (a video captured key highlights of the event) as local fans relished the team's achievements. The Pantagraph
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Trampled By Turtles Concert
7-10 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $38.00+ — Experience the unique blend of bluegrass and rock from Duluth's own Trampled by Turtles.
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Taylorville - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
6-8 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $19.00+ — Experience a night filled with Taylor Swift’s greatest hits and stunning visuals in this dynamic tribute performance.
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CJ Chenier and The Red Hot Louisiana Band
8-11 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Louisiana with CJ Chenier and his dynamic band.
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