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Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington’s Interstate Center is hosting the Heart of Illinois Cluster Dog Shows with over 900 dogs from 150 breeds and free admission—sponsored by the Illinois Kennel Club—and food trucks on site; the event—supported by the Corn Belt Kennel Club—runs today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington City Council will consider issuing $36 million in bonds on Tuesday, May 27, to fund water projects that could cover about 18 months of work — the council may also propose another $72.5 million bond issuance in fiscal 2027 while the water rates approved in November 2023 are set to raise monthly bills from about $17 to around $40 for typical users. The Pantagraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bilingual counselors are in short supply in Bloomington-Normal as local health groups work to improve mental health services for non-English speakers. Local organizations—like The Immigration Project, Integrity Counseling, and the McLean County Health Department—are using translation services and hiring native speakers to meet rising demand. The Pantagraph
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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