Good morning, Bloomington.

Authorities reported that a motorcycle and a sedan collided at 7:32 a.m. Thursday in eastern McLean County near Ellsworth — the adult male motorcyclist was pronounced dead and a juvenile sedan driver was taken to Carle BroMenn Medical Center with minor injuries.

A 20-year-old man from Normal was detained in Bloomington on 22 felony counts for selling cannabis, firearms and ammunition to a confidential police source—he appeared in court on Wednesday and his arraignment is set for 9 a.m. on June 27th.

Tavarus C. Murray, 45, was arrested Thursday after allegedly setting a fire at a Bloomington apartment complex (charged with aggravated arson, residential arson, and criminal damage to property) at about 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday (with damage exceeding $1,000 and no injuries reported).

Joe Stamm Band will preview songs from their new album Little Crosses (a 12-track project) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the McLean County Fairgrounds during the Tailgate N’ Tallboys festival in Bloomington.

The album will be released on July 11.

Kendrique Coats has accepted a three-year role as the IHSA mental health advisor on the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee—he draws on his coaching experience from Bloomington and Pontiac and his clinical background in mental health—to guide policy changes that will better support student-athlete well-being statewide.

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.

Dog Days 5K

11 PM – 3 AM — 17485 E 2500 North Rd — Entry fee varies — Participate in a fun nighttime 5K event for dog lovers.

Illinois Chamber Music Festival

12:00 AM — Illinois Wesleyan University — Free entry — A delightful summer festival for young musicians featuring intensive training and public performances.