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Monday, June 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midwest Food Bank received a $118K grant to buy a refrigerated truck + it will use the truck to collect fresh food from local retailers and deliver it to families in need. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Healing Rides marks its tenth year today as trained volunteers partner with disabled and elderly riders on specialized tandem bikes along Constitution Trail—23 volunteers from nine local agencies now provide rides Monday through Friday from early June to September, ensuring safe outdoor experiences for participants. The Pantagraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Springfield driver was cited for DUI + several traffic violations after a two-car crash on Old Route 66 near 1500th Avenue that killed 27-year-old Kyrnn Schupbach of Bloomington while the other driver was injured and taken to a hospital. 25 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A grant from the Illinois State Historic Records Advisory Board has digitized two Civil War-era diaries kept by Union Army Major William H.H. Adams and made them available online through CARLI Digital Collections. The documents are housed at Illinois Wesleyan University's Tate Archives and Special Collections—transcriptions will be added soon. The Pantagraph
- ➤ The Pantagraph archives are featuring vintage ads and announcements (celebrating Father's Day) from Bloomington-Normal as a glimpse into local history. Readers can explore the archives to view classic ads and learn more about past holiday traditions. 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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