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Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the 50th MLK Jr Awards Luncheon in Normal, community leaders including Bloomington’s Myles Tapley and Reland Carter plus Normal’s Gabrielle Johnson, River Stokes Dorsey and Sonja Reece were honored for their service to others. The event celebrated their work in the community. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brian Peterson, vice chair of Normal HRC, discussed the 50th Annual MLK Jr. Awards in a local video that recognized five individuals who carried on Dr. King's legacy in Central Illinois. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Around 80 residents attended a town hall meeting hosted by the Normal Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 2442 as it studied community needs for the College Avenue station at the Activity + Recreation Center in Normal. The Pantagraph
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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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