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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Nearly 100 Central Illinois veterans will fly to Washington, D.C. next month on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, and supporters will welcome them at Springfield airport (around 9:30 p.m. on June 3).  The Pantagraph

CULTURE NEWS

  • Catholic leaders on a national pilgrimage will stop in Bloomington on Tuesday, May 20 as they travel through the Diocese of Peoria—marking a planned stop on their route.  The Pantagraph

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 5/16/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 5/18/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 5/26/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 5/30/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 6/4/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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  • Tailgates N’ Tallboys Country Music Festival

    All day — McLean County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with country music and community spirit.

    Thu, 6/12/25

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  • AJ Croce Presents CROCE PLAYS CROCE

    7:30-9:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $38.00+ — Experience a musical journey through the songs of A.J. Croce and the legacy of his father, Jim Croce.

    Fri, 6/13/25

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