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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lexington High School announced its prom court ahead of today's prom (held at the Davis Lodge) (in Lake Bloomington). The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Manager Jeff Jurgens said tornado cleanup is nearly complete after 442 truckloads of debris and the city has approved $16 million for road and sidewalk repairs; work on Eastland and St. Joseph Drives will begin May 11 — projects that will cause lane closures and detours through summer. WGLT
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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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Off Season Scrimmage
9:10-10:10 p.m. — Bloomington Ice Center — Free entry — Enjoy an exciting off-season ice hockey scrimmage showcasing local talent.
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