Good morning, Bloomington.

Today, Voices of Reason and Bloomington 50501 plan a peaceful protest at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts to show their opposition to rising authoritarianism — police will be on site to provide de-escalation training — ensuring the event remains safe.

A man died after a two-vehicle crash in McLean County Thursday morning.

Bloomington police are asking for help to identify a bald man between 60 and 70 years old — he stole more than $500 from a Pilot Travel Center gambling machine on the 1500 block of West Market Street at 3 a.m. on May 26.

Federal immigration officials took a Bloomington resident into custody at the McLean County Law and Justice Center Monday for a misdemeanor — his record shows he was deported before, and activists at the county board meeting urged an investigation into local law enforcement’s handling of ICE — saying ICE should not work in local courthouses.

Bloomington officials approved a $2.5M project to build 50 tiny cabin homes for the homeless using county tax funds and private donations.

Council members Sheila Montney and Cody Hendricks warned that the project may lead to more calls for law enforcement and EMT services, citing similar experiences in Denver and Seattle.

Normal's town council will vote at 7 p.m. Monday on a proposal to ban new short-term rental units in single-family neighborhoods—this follows a six-month moratorium and study of long-term options.

The plan gives existing rentals in these areas a five-year grace period while still allowing rentals in multi-family and commercial zones.

Stacker compiled a list of the priciest homes for sale in Bloomington from realtor.com—ranking properties by price and price per square foot—and the list shows key details like bedroom count, square footage and days on market, with the top property at 10470 Sturbridge Rd listed at $1,799,900.

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.