Daily
Bloomington
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Illinois author Cheryl Eichar Jett releases Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66 to highlight overlooked contributions of women along the iconic highway as it turns 100. Jett will visit Normal on May 2 (1-3 p.m. at Ryburn’s Gifts and Gab) for a free book signing event. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NCHS Inkspot, Normal Community High School's student news organization, set a record with the best finish at the IHSA Sectional Journalism Competition. The milestone shows the team's dedication to journalism. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Normal Community High School will hold its prom court royalty selection tomorrow at the Marriott in uptown Normal. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Autism care providers and parents raised concerns at the Capitol over Senate Bill 712, which forces only licensed behavior analysts to own ABA services. The bill passed the Senate unanimously and now moves to the House, where Speaker Emanuel (Chris) Welch is sponsoring its review. Cities 92.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center unveiled a new patient and family-centered chapel just off the hospital's main entrance on St. Joseph Drive yesterday — the $2.4-million facility, funded mostly by private donations, welcomes all faiths daily and hosts Mass Wednesday through Sunday at 11 a.m. WGLT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A new IHSA rule will make the Bloomington-Normal co-op lacrosse team ineligible for playoffs starting in spring 2027 because the schools’ combined enrollment exceeds 3,500, and coaches are planning discussions for alternative postseason tournaments + extra games if needed. WGLT
- ➤ Illinois Wesleyan is launching its first flag football team as it begins its inaugural season under coach Melissa Valenzuela and athletic director Mike Wagner. The program builds local sports culture and leadership to shape the game’s future. The Pantagraph
-
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.
-
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.
-
FILTER Live in Bloomington
7-10 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a night of electrifying performances with FILTER and special guests.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Vision without execution is hallucination.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Bloomington
Welcome to the Daily Bloomington, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bloomington, Illinois community. If you like the Daily Bloomington, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bloomington.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bloomington and across Illinois. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Bloomington
A free Bloomington community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybloomington.com/sitemap