Good morning, Bloomington.

Teachers, students, and families at Washington Elementary took part in the annual ‘Unite to Fight’ walk on Friday to raise funds for childhood cancer—joining with families from District 87, Unit 5, and other regional schools, and donations will remain open through Aug 2 as the group aims to reach a $15,000 goal.

McLean County authorities identified Ernest F.

Lamkey, a 77-year-old Bloomington man who drowned on Thursday in Lake Bloomington near 18351 Kickapoo Lane in Hudson when he fell into the water, and firefighters later removed him before Carle BroMenn pronounced him dead at 7:23 p.m. while toxicology tests remain pending.

Normal’s Uptown Design Review Commission will review Maggie Miley’s Irish Pub’s plans to add an outdoor patio at 126 E.

Beaufort St. on Monday, May 12 at 4 p.m.; if approved, construction will begin soon and is expected to finish by July 20—plans include new concrete, a wooden walkway and enclosed planters with boxwood bushes.

A man was hospitalized after being stabbed in the abdomen at an apartment on Oakbrook Court in Bloomington just after 8:30 a.m. Friday—officers later treated a second man with non life-threatening injuries found near a shopping complex.

At Friday's ISU Board of Trustees meeting, over 200 non-union workers signed a petition asking for a 4% raise by July 1—threatening to unionize if their demands were not met.

During the meeting, vice president for finance updated on the RISE initiative and the board approved resolutions including $41.5 million for engineering construction—part of efforts to address the university's budget challenges.

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.