Good morning, Bloomington.

Jacob C. Stone was arrested for burglaries at three downtown bars on North Main Street but has been released from jail under conditions—no contact with the bars, no drugs, alcohol or guns—and his arraignment is set for July 25.

A Bloomington woman was sentenced to five years in prison for an aggravated robbery she reported to police in November 2023 — the court reached its decision after reviewing the case details.

McLean County Nursing Home administrator Tim Wiley said the facility did not see a threat to elder care despite Congress approving Medicaid cuts.

The county-run center in Normal now cares for about 80 residents while using a diversified revenue strategy — helping to manage its payer mix and maintain care quality.

Bloomington-Normal YMCA, the American Red Cross of Central Illinois, and the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal have partnered for the second year to offer free water safety lessons for youth this summer — the program divides children by swimming level and teaches both pool and classroom safety to help prevent drownings while serving fifty kids until Aug. 1. Tim Ready said the initiative meets a local need for lifesaving swim instruction for those who usually do not have access.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tractor Pulls

6:00-7:30 p.m. — McLean County Fairgrounds — Tickets start at $45 — Experience the thrill of Tractor Pulls in Bloomington, IL.

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.

Bachman Turner Overdrive: Roll On Down The Highway Tour

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the legendary sounds of Randy Bachman and Bachman-Turner Overdrive live on stage.

Bloomington Normal Medal Play Championship

Individual stroke play format — Saturday, Aug 2nd — Weibring Golf Club — Registration required — Compete in an 18-hole qualifying round to determine flight placements.

Ozark Mountain Daredevils Concert

7-9 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $39.00+ — Experience the eclectic sounds of country-rock legends merging whimsical lyrics and harmonious melodies.