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Sunday, June 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 55-year-old man from Bloomington was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison after being found guilty of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and domestic battery for slashing a woman's throat on Aug. 10 at her home where children were present. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Bloomington police are asking for help finding Savannah Simmons, 35, a Mississippi woman who went missing on May 7 when she did not reach an expected appointment in Bloomington and is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall with brown hair and green eyes (she has ties to D’Iberville and Ocean Springs) while anyone with information is urged to call 309-820-8888 (she has a history of housing instability). Central Illinois Proud
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Game Con drew thousands of gamers to the Interstate Center in Bloomington on Saturday, June 7—organizers expected about 3,000 people—and featured over 100 free play games, tournaments, food trucks and vendors. The two-day event began with a game night on Friday, June 6. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Picketing for the Tailgate N’ Tallboys festival was called off after event organizers and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees reached an amicable agreement—canceling planned actions by union Locals 85 and 193 who had raised concerns about not hiring local stagehands. Central Illinois Proud
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nineteen students received over $87,000 in scholarships from 14 local organizations at Saturday’s Joint Scholarship Celebration at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. The awards were distributed by the Mentoring and Providing Scholarships Program to support graduates heading to college—helping students like Kendall Opsal and Chance French pursue their dreams. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. JB Pritzker's Office appointed a new member to the Illinois State University Board of Trustees, and the board will work to guide the university's future. The Pantagraph
SHOP NEWS
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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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