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Bloomington
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YWCA of McLean County is ending its 40-year volunteer program in June — a link that helped local nonprofits save over $1 million a year — due to new federal rules that favor direct services over general support, and it will still list volunteer roles online. WGLT
- ➤ Bloomington’s new shelter The Bridge, operated by Home Sweet Home Ministries, opened in January and now houses 54 residents — offering a safe, stable option for those seeking a way off the streets as demand continues to rise. 25 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pizza maker Adam Elpayaa from Normal's Pizza Payaa was recognized for his achievements at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas last week & his award-winning Detroit-style pizza will hit the Uptown Normal menu tomorrow. WGLT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Brush it Off exhibition at the McLean County Arts Center (601 N. East St.) shows art by local artists in substance use recovery on view through April 26, highlighting creative ways for participants to build healthy habits in a free, welcoming space. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from local schools have won the Black History Essay Contest sponsored by the city and Human Relations Commission, writing about figures like MLK and Ida B. Wells to celebrate resilience and cultural pride. Winners from junior and high schools were recognized (including Shaylah Prince and Carmen Wells). WGLT
- ➤ Illinois State Credit Union and the Bloomington Public Library are offering free financial literacy sessions for teens, with an English class on April 14 and a Spanish class on April 21 in Bloomington. The program will include interactive activities to help students practice budgeting and saving skills. WGLT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington resident Jeff Gerald won a national fitness contest hosted by Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping gym after losing 100 pounds and earning a $10,000 prize; he plans to use the money to take his family to Disney World. WGLT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WJBC's Afternoon Show will broadcast live from Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. and features interviews with special guests plus surprises before the Redbirds face Auburn at 8 p.m. CST. WJBC
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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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