Good morning, Bloomington.

State Farm celebrates its Bloomington roots with a local exhibit featuring 12 archival photos that track its growth from a small auto insurer to a national leader.

The gallery is open for residents to view its evolving history (photos from the archives illustrate the journey).

Holy Apostles Orthodox Church started in borrowed spaces and now has a permanent home that welcomes worshippers from varied religious backgrounds.

Its growth marks a significant chapter in Bloomington’s local cultural history (a story of community resilience).

Three Heartland Community College students earned top honors at the national SkillsUSA competition, where they demonstrated skills for trade, technical, and service jobs & highlighted the college’s strong workforce program.

Storms on Thursday knocked down power lines for over 79,000 customers statewide while tornadoes in Woodford and Marshall counties caused home damage and outages in McLean, Tazewell, and Peoria (Ameren Illinois data).

Adlai Stevenson II, born in Los Angeles and closely tied to Bloomington through a renowned political family, later became a national figure — a two-time presidential nominee who shaped the city’s historic legacy.

McLean County officials ask residents to help shape the Regional Comprehensive Plan 2045.

Workshops will be held in Lexington (June 25), Le Roy (June 30), virtually (July 10), at the Farm Bureau (July 15) and at the Bloomington Public Library (July 20); the online survey is open until July 31.

Cosplay on a Budget Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bloomington Public Library — Registration required — Learn how to create budget-friendly costumes from thrift stores and more in this engaging workshop.

Horse Camp II – Where Hooves Meet Adventure!

Daily sessions — Breezy Bluff Riding Academy — $500 — Experience the thrill of equestrian adventure with horse rides, crafts, and fun activities for young horse enthusiasts.

Rend Collective Concert

7 p.m. — Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an uplifting night of music with Rend Collective.

Micro Spice Duo - Summer Tunes

7-10 p.m. — CRAFTED Coffee & Wine — Free entry — Enjoy soothing acoustic tunes from Micro Spice this summer Friday night.

StoryWalk® at the Glorious Garden Festival

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — David Davis Mansion — Free entry — Stroll through Sarah's Garden while reading a delightful children's story.

Henry Cho Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Henry Cho at a premier venue.

Roger Clyne And The Peacemakers Concert

7 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with Roger Clyne And The Peacemakers in a vibrant setting.