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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Victory Church will hold a two-day grand reopening with a service on Saturday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. and a dedication on Sunday, June 22 at 10 a.m. at its rebuilt facility (18180 U.S. Highway 150 in Bloomington) after its building was destroyed in a January 10, 2022 fire. Cities 92.9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ State Farm operates a Technology Research & Innovation Lab in Bloomington that will work on developing and testing new digital tools to improve customer service. The Pantagraph
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ State Farm in Bloomington offered homeowners advice on saving money after paying over $600 million in hail claims in Illinois in 2024. The company's Technology Research and Innovation Lab tested impact-resistant roofing — which can lower insurance costs by about 30% — to help people protect their homes. 25 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington City Council approved a comprehensive infrastructure package worth over $10 million for Fiscal Year 2026 that will upgrade streets, sidewalks, utilities and traffic signals; City Manager Jeff Jurgens said the measure supports safe, reliable infrastructure — Mayor Dan Brady noted the work will improve neighborhood access. Cities 92.9
- ➤ Tuesday's council meeting saw Bloomington approve a $36M bond issue to pay for water improvements such as replacing lead lines, water mains, and upgrading the city's filtration plant. The council also voted against extending the tax rebate for Green Top Grocery co-op and tabled a housing report on missing middle housing for further discussion. WGLT
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington’s Parks and Recreation Department — in partnership with Dust2Glory Fitness and Certified Spartan SGX Coach Dustin Webb — will host the Hill of a Race Obstacle Run on August 16 at Ewing Park II with the first race wave starting at 8:00 a.m. The three-mile course will feature 25 obstacles and offer competitive, recreational, and Endurance Challenge waves ending at 12 p.m., with registration open online until August 13. Cities 92.9
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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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