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Bloomington
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SIPO released a video today that outlines its plans to boost community financial education and philanthropy. The initiative aims to give local residents practical tools for building financial security. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 6,000 union members submitted signatures to ISU President Aondover Tarhule seeking to resume contract talks with AFSCME Local 1110. The petition calls for fairer contract terms and renewed negotiations. The Pantagraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OSF HealthCare has unveiled a new chapel at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. The chapel (a quiet space for spiritual care) is available to patients, families and staff. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Today, the American Red Cross installed free 10-year smoke alarms in several Bloomington homes as part of its Sound the Alarm campaign sponsored by State Farm Insurance & offered guidance for families to create escape plans in the event of a fire. WJBC
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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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