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Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bob Odenkirk will appear at the Normal Theater on Thursday, April 2 for a preview screening of his new film Normal; in-person tickets will be available at the box office beginning at 4:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the screening starting at 6:30 p.m. WGLT
- ➤ Normal has announced a series of projects celebrating Route 66’s 100th anniversary. A 1950s-themed picnic will take place at One Normal Plaza on June 7 from noon to 4 and a grant will fund a new mural and logo at Sprague’s Super Service on Pine Street, city officials said. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule joined seven peers in signing a letter backing a House committee-approved proposal to create an evidence-based funding formula for public universities. The measure would boost funding by $135 million annually over 15 years (to ease tuition pressure) and now awaits a full House vote. WGLT
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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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James McMurtry Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — 18+ event — Experience storytelling through music with the acclaimed artist James McMurtry.
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