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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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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
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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