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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members can paint their own portraits during free workshops at the McLean County Arts Center through mid-July, using a single limited color palette to create lasting art. The mural will be unveiled Friday, Aug 15 at 6 p.m.—601 N. East St. serves as its home. WGLT
- ➤ Grade school children attended Camp Limberlost at Timber Pointe on Lake Bloomington this week (organized by the Bloomington Kiwanis), where 60 campers enjoyed activities such as swimming, fishing, archery, horseback riding and ziplining in a safe environment. Central Illinois Proud
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Police arrested 21 year old Collin Maguire on Monday on 20 counts of child pornography after a technology company reported alleged uploads of child abuse videos and the Cyber Crimes Unit executed search warrants that found computer-generated images — he is held at McLean County Jail and faces additional charges in Franklin County. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ A Heyworth man was detained in McLean County on meth delivery charges after police searched his home and found drugs, ammunition, and a digital scale—he faces arraignment on July 11 after being charged with multiple counts including meth possession and delivery. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A McHistory segment told how early motorists camped at Forest Park tourist camp on Illinois Route 4—now called Route 66—that gave water and wood for fires in the 1920s. The McLean County Museum of History explained that the rise of cars changed travel, and Route 66 will mark its 100th anniversary next year. WGLT
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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Gabby Barrett Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $36.00+ — Experience the rise of country music star Gabby Barrett live with her chart-topping hits.
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Shut Up & Write!®
2-3:30 p.m. — Coffeehouse in Uptown Normal — Free entry — Focused writing session for all skill levels in a supportive environment.
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Straight No Chaser: Summer 90s Tour
7-9 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $36.50+ — Enjoy the legendary a cappella group Straight No Chaser performing hits from the 90s.
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Tractor Pulls
6:00-7:30 p.m. — McLean County Fairgrounds — Tickets start at $45 — Experience the thrill of Tractor Pulls in Bloomington, IL.
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MCIA 5K and 1K
6-10 p.m. — Tipton Park — Registration Required — Participate in exciting running events including adult and youth categories and a unique 2K race in Saree with Sneakers.
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