Good morning, Bloomington.

A LeRoy man has been jailed for allegedly breaking a woman's ribs (accused of kicking her in the chest with a steel-toe boot).

The Children's Discovery Museum received a $500,000 gift from Compeer Financial to support its upcoming exhibit From the Farm to a Healthy Me — which will show kids how farms help make healthy food.

Bloomington District 87 and McLean County Unit 5 have announced that over a dozen school sites around Bloomington-Normal will offer free lunch during summer break—five of which will also serve breakfast—and kids 18 and under will receive meals at no cost.

State Sen. Dave Koehler said that a tough spring session ended with passage of Illinois' $55 billion budget despite a $3 billion gap and worries over losing federal funds.

He worked on bills such as a law to stop drug price tricks and one that lets the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District sell treated wastewater — steps aimed at protecting local health and water supplies.

Canadian wildfire smoke caused unhealthy air in Bloomington-Normal, and the Ecology Action Center in Normal advised residents to stay indoors—especially those at risk of breathing problems.

The air quality index reached 156 at a monitor on southwest Bloomington and was expected to improve by midnight.

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.