Good morning, Bloomington.

The McLean County Juvenile Detention Center added two new murals to brighten common areas for youths in pretrial detention.

Leslie Kimble, commissioned by the center with an Illinois Arts Council grant, designed a galaxy-themed piece and a graffiti-style wall painting with messages chosen by the young residents.

Young at Heartland, a local theater troupe for seniors, presents its Senior Summer Showcase today at 7:30 p.m. at Heartland Theatre—1110 Douglas Street in One Normal Plaza—and a second performance Friday at 2 p.m. The free showcase highlights humorous scenes about daily life, with donations appreciated.

The Unit 5 school board raised the driver ed fee cap to $450 and set fees at $300 for next school year to hire more instructors and improve student test performance under the Illinois Driver Education Act.

The change, approved Tuesday, will still offer fee waivers for low-income students.

McLean County Unit 5 extended its lease for portable classrooms at Normal Community High School as it reviews districtwide usage.

District 87’s Bloomington Career Academy now enrolls 1,042 students for the upcoming school year after opening its new facility last fall, marking a roughly 100-student increase.

Enrollment in key programs has doubled, and plans for a student-managed restaurant in the culinary space will offer practical training next year.

Dr. Taylor Wells joined Core Dermatology in May as its first dermatologist specializing in people of color; she will provide targeted skin and hair care at the Bloomington-Normal and Peru locations to address conditions unique to darker skin tones.

AM 1230 WJBC is teaming up with Midwest Bus Trips to offer a charter bus ride from Bloomington to Busch Stadium for the Cubs vs. Cardinals game on Thursday, July 30.

Tickets cost $165 total (with $75 down) and spots will fill fast.

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.

Watchhouse Concert

7 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Ticket availability varies — Enjoy a night of captivating music from Watchhouse in a historic venue.