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Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Miller Park Zoo will host Endangered Species Day on Saturday, May 16 at 1020 S. Morris Ave; visitors can join a scavenger hunt and keeper talks from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. + a chalk art contest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with regular zoo admission. Cities 92.9
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ More than 300 Illinois State University workers returned to work after ratifying a new five-year contract that provides an immediate pay increase of 3.5 percent and a $1,500 signing bonus, while $5 million in taxpayer funds back Combe Inc.'s $30 million manufacturing expansion in Rantoul which will create over 20 jobs. Cities 92.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Normal West High School mock trial team becomes the first Unit 5 team to compete at nationals in Des Moines, Iowa this weekend after winning a state championship in March & joining 48 teams in the national competition. WGLT
- ➤ Tremont High School will host its graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 17 at the school, honoring graduates and inviting family and friends to join the celebration. The Pantagraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OSF HealthCare announced today that Derrick Frazier, currently president at OSF HealthCare Saint James (John W. Albrecht Medical Center) in Pontiac, will also serve as president at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington when Eunmee Shim steps down on May 29 to pursue another opportunity. WGLT
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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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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.
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Revel In Red Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — The Castle Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the best of anthem rock from the 70s to today with special guests The Great Affairs.
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Illinois Game Con 2026
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL — Admission fee varies — Explore vintage and new video games, compete in tournaments, and enjoy local artists at this vibrant gaming convention.
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