Good morning, Bloomington.

Unit 5 crews are tackling summer projects to prepare local schools for the return of students later this season; the work focuses on making facilities ready before classes resume.

Illinois residents can dispose of household hazardous waste on Saturday, Aug.

22 at a temporary event hosted by the Ecology Action Center in Normal; only residential items like combustible, flammable, corrosive, and toxic wastes are accepted. Register by appointment via HHWmclean.org or call 309-468-6449 before noon on Aug. 18 + volunteer help is needed for traffic control.

Local officials will temporarily close the right lanes of West Hovey Avenue and intersections along Eastland Drive for road work.

The closures are set to begin soon to help improve road safety for local commuters.

Connect Transit began rolling out new fare equipment on Monday, letting riders pay with credit cards, mobile devices, or reloadable prepay cards available at Connect offices and local retailers; full implementation will occur by the end of July.

The update keeps cash payments while adding smart cards for convenience.

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.

McLean County Fair

Jul 29 – Aug 1 — McLean County Fairgrounds — $10 entry — Enjoy five days of fun with exhibits, games, and entertainment in Bloomington's cherished tradition.

Taylor Bruninga and Feudin Hillbillys

6:30-10:30 p.m. — McLean County Fairgrounds — Tickets from $52 — Experience the unforgettable performances of Feudin' Hillbillys live in Bloomington.

Demolition Derby

6:00 – 9:30 PM — McLean County Fairgrounds — Tickets start at $71 — Experience the thrilling chaos of cars colliding in this unforgettable live event.