Good morning, Bloomington.

In Peoria, local Catholics welcomed the election of Chicago native Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, marking the first time an American has led the church in 2000 years.

Bishop Louis Tylka said the diocese pledged support for the new pontiff and celebrated the news during a noon mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

Bloomington residents received a packet saying their water service line may be lead, galvanized, or unknown as required by the IEPA.

The City will give more details soon and begin a free replacement program from the street to the home—set to start in 2026— to upgrade water safety.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order on Wednesday that bars state agencies from sharing autism data with the federal government unless it is medically or legally required—he issued the order after a federal move to create a national autism database that raised privacy concerns—and the directive requires strict privacy measures to protect individuals.

Normal’s Planning Commission unanimously approved three proposals for a new housing development on a 19.5 acre site—limiting some structures to two stories to address neighborhood concerns raised during a public hearing on May 8th.

The decision now advises the town council, and developers Young America Realty and Worthington LLC plan to offer single-family homes and apartments while local residents worry about privacy and increased traffic.

Bloomington and Normal police departments were honored with the Model SRO Agency Award from the National Association of School Resources Officers plus this award shows their commitment to making schools safer.

Bloomington Princesses at the Zoo

5-7 p.m. — Miller Park Zoo — $30 per guest — Experience an interactive evening with princesses and furry friends at the zoo.

The SteelDrivers in Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $28.50+ — Experience a unique blend of bluegrass soul from Grammy-nominated folk legends.

Dry Bar Comedy Live Show

7-10 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $21.00+ — Enjoy a night of clean comedy featuring popular comedians from the Dry Bar Comedy specials.

American Girl Doll Skate

12:30-2:00 p.m. — Bloomington Ice Center — Registration required — Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal for skating fun with free treats and activity amenities.

Fleet Feet Bloomington Donut Run

9 AM – 1 PM — Fleet Feet Bloomington — Entry details not specified — Celebrate the store's anniversary with a fun run/walk for all ages featuring delicious donuts.

Heart of Illinois Cluster Dog Show

All day — McLean County Fairgrounds — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy a weekend filled with canine competition and community fun.

Memorial Day Parade

9 AM - 12 PM — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Celebrate Memorial Day with a vibrant parade from Front Street to Miller Park Zoo.

Sixtiesmania

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $44.00+ — Experience a vibrant musical journey through the iconic hits of the '60s with an electrifying tribute band.

The Big Run

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Bloomington-Normal Spine Clinic — Free entry — Celebrate Global Running Day with a fun 3.1-mile run and good friends.

Tri-Shark Classic Triathlon and Duathlon

1-5 p.m. — Comlara Park — Registration required — Experience the premier Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon event in Bloomington-Normal with a flat, fast course.