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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, community members gathered to celebrate Home Sweet Home Ministries' groundbreaking of The Bridge, a non-congregate shelter that will feature 48 homes, a community building and bathrooms for unhoused neighbors. The project will open in December and cost about $700,000 to operate as the ministry raises $750,000 and awaits a potential grant from McLean County—support that marks a key step in the $3 million plan. WJBC
- ➤ Reconcile Church in Bloomington lost its historic red brick building’s roof on Wednesday when heavy rains caused a collapse — the structure was condemned, leaving the 40-member congregation without its longtime space. The church will hold Sunday’s services at Be Strong Gym while it works with insurers and local supporters are fundraising — a process that will guide its search for a new home. WGLT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 28-year-old Bloomington man was sentenced to two years in prison for reckless homicide after a September 2023 car crash killed one man. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Caleb Teplitz-Crawford, a 22-year-old man on parole, was arrested after police found a handgun during a June 27 traffic stop near Grove Street and Front Street—IDOC officers took him into custody on June 30 and he now faces charges for felon in possession of a weapon and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon. WJBC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ YWCA McLean County’s Labyrinth program received a $505,704 state grant to help men and women leaving three Central Illinois prisons. The organization will hire four re-entry specialists (one for each prison and one locally) to deliver pre-release care that includes support for mental health, substance abuse, and housing needs. WGLT
- ➤ State Farm said Friday that Gov. Pritzker’s criticism of its 27% homeowners’ insurance rate increase is factually incorrect and politically motivated. The Bloomington company explained that its local rates reflect Illinois-specific claims and risks—rising home replacement costs and more frequent severe weather events are driving up claims, which will cost a typical Bloomington homeowner hundreds of dollars per year. WGLT
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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