Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BloNo electricians from IBEW 197 reworked the wiring at Wayman AME church on the west side (free service), replacing old wiring, breakers, and conduit. The work marks the start of their year-long commitment to help the community. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Don Whitman, a tech and engineering teacher at Normal Community High School (NCHS), has been named Regional Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education. He will join 13 other honorees at an ISBE event next month to compete for statewide Teacher of the Year. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Normal Liquor Commission renewed 81 liquor licenses and approved a new hotel licensing for a local establishment at its March 16 meeting in Normal to support local businesses. These actions help ensure smooth operations for those businesses around town. The Pantagraph
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Under The Streetlamp
7-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $37.00+ — Experience the electrifying music of Frankie Valli and other classics performed by Broadway stars.
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Keith Sweat & Ginuwine Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Grossinger Motors Arena — Tickets from $65 — Celebrate an evening of smooth R&B with legendary artists Keith Sweat and Ginuwine.
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Rittz: Gr8tful Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Castle Theatre — Tickets required — Experience Rittz live with special guests Dropout Kings and 1Way Blaze.
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Arrival From Sweden - The Music Of ABBA
7-10 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unforgettable music of ABBA with a captivating tribute performance that has delighted fans worldwide since 1995.
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Bloomington Bison vs. Iowa Heartlanders
2-9 p.m. — Grossinger Motors Arena — Check out the thrilling hockey match as the Bloomington Bison face off against the Iowa Heartlanders live on FloHockey.
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