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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Women to Women Giving Circle (local nonprofit) will host a spring forum on community solutions to the housing crisis in Bloomington on Tuesday, Apr. 28 to offer residents a chance to discuss new housing initiatives. The Pantagraph
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A report from the American Legislative Exchange Council shows Illinois ranks 45th for economic outlook and 49th for performance; director Joshua Meyer warned residents of further declines if new taxes are added. Cities 92.9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ecology Action Center is raising about $6 million for a permanent hazardous waste disposal site in McLean County and has not yet chosen a location amid uncertain state funding. The project aims to reduce risks from toxic materials — a key step for safe local waste management. WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Environmental and green energy groups hosted a session in Bloomington to discuss concerns over rising utility bills, water use, and noise from data centers and urged local support for the POWER Act—lawmakers could consider the proposal before May 31. WJBC
- ➤ Bloomington public works crews removed 130+ dump-truck loads of storm debris from east side subdivisions and neighboring businesses, and the first pass-through is expected to be finished by the end of this week. Full cleanup will be completed by May 15. WGLT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sam Antonacci, a former Heartland star who earned NJCAA Division II National Player of the Year honors in 2023, was called up by the White Sox and debuted on April 15, registering his first major-league hit after helping Team Italy reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals. WGLT
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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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The Second City – Best of the Second City
7-10 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of hilarious sketches and improv from legendary comedy icons.
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The Steepwater Band Live
8-11 p.m. — Jazz UpFront — Ticket info not specified — Experience the talented sounds of The Steepwater Band as they bring their rock tunes to Bloomington.
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FILTER Live in Bloomington
7-10 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a night of electrifying performances with FILTER and special guests.
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Tropidelic Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Ticket info varies — Enjoy a lively performance by Tropidelic with special guests The Quasi Kings & The Palmer Squares.
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Nonpoint Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Outta Control Tour with Nonpoint and special guests Soil and Sumo Cyco.
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ANBERLIN: 20th Anniversary of NTFP
7-8:30 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 20 years of ANBERLIN with special guests Emery and Watashi Wa.
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