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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington-Normal got its first NOW chapter in early May to support women’s rights—Chapter President Lindsey Delahunt said the group started after the closing of Planned Parenthood and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and it plans to hold community drives and meetings including a public session on Tuesday, June 10 at the Bloomington Public Library. 25 News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After a crash left a vehicle severely damaged on Thursday, Normal Police officers Larimore and Evans and firefighters helped out-of-state travelers by creatively loading their cargo onto a squad car—and took them to a local hotel when rental cars were unavailable. 25 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bloomington man was sentenced to nine years in prison for unlawful possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver — he faced charges for carrying two pounds of the drug. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois is advancing its first high-speed rail feasibility study to connect Chicago and St. Louis after federal officials criticized California’s over-budget project— the McLean County Regional Planning Commission and the Illinois Department of Transportation are gathering public input through surveys and virtual events, with an initial report expected in early 2026. Cities 92.9
- ➤ Bloomington City Council approved more than $10 million for infrastructure upgrades on Tuesday—this funding will pay for road resurfacing, sidewalk replacements, utility repairs, and other vital work set to begin over the next fiscal year. WJBC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Florida-based Pentus Health is almost finished with phase one of a new health clinic at the Crossroads Center outlet mall in Normal — it will offer primary urgent care for most Rivian employees and contractors by the end of June. The 35,000 square-foot facility will later include diagnostics, urology and physical therapy for everyone in the Bloomington-Normal area — expanding access in the region. WGLT
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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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