Good morning, Bloomington.

A Hazel Crest man was found not guilty of being an armed habitual criminal by a McLean County jury.

A Peoria man was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to a felony gun charge in McLean County.

Downtown Bloomington has been named a State-Designated Cultural District — making the city eligible for 3M in state funds to support local economic development.

Non-emergency lane closures will reopen from 3:00 p.m. today to 11:59 p.m. May 26 while several roads in central Illinois remain closed—Illinois 9 east of I-55/74 and Market Street in Bloomington, for example—causing delays for travelers.

Bloomington and Farmer City will receive part of the state’s $139 million transportation award for trail and sidewalk projects that will improve local mobility.

Illinois awarded $799,419 to extend the Constitution Trail from Lafayette Street to Hamilton Road in Bloomington, with the project planning a 10-foot asphalt multi-use path.

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced the funding—part of a $139.2 million state effort to improve local travel options.

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.

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.

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.

Baby Animal Days

10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Rader Family Farms — Entry fee required — Celebrate summer with adorable baby animals and fun attractions for the whole family.

FREE Lunchtime Concerts

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Withers Park — Free entry — Enjoy quality musical entertainment during your lunch hour with various local acts performing weekly.

Color Splash Open Skate

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Bloomington Ice Center — Free entry — Skate in a vibrant atmosphere filled with music and colorful surprises.