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Monday, May 4th, 2026

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Farmers explained (during spring planting) that slow-moving tractors are common on Central Illinois roads because the wide equipment cannot easily change lanes, so drivers should plan for delays.  The Pantagraph

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 5/8/26

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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.

    Wed, 5/13/26

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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.

    Fri, 5/22/26

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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.

    Fri, 5/29/26

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  • The Big Run - Bloomington, Illinois

    5:00 p.m. — Tipton Trail Parking — $15 early registration — Celebrate Global Running Day with a community run and help support a great cause.

    Wed, 6/3/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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