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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • God’s Mission Ministry held an event yesterday at the Salvation Army where about 20 community members walked a mile with people who are or have been unhoused to raise awareness about the challenges they face—panelists later explained issues like finding well-paying jobs and obtaining proper identification to secure housing.  WGLT

CRIME NEWS

  • Bloomington police arrested a 17-year-old on Friday and charged him as an adult with first-degree murder after he shot 35-year-old Darius Floyd at the Sunnyside Housing Complex on Thursday night; he told investigators he was holding a gun for Floyd when Floyd took the weapon from him and now faces four counts of first-degree murder, unlawful use of weapons, invalid FOID registration and unlawful possession of a firearm.  WGLT

CULTURE NEWS

  • The first Arts and Health Day was held at the Bloomington Creativity Center on July 19 with activities like a hula class that helped ease stress. Luke Poppe, a 9-year-old dancer, shone during the event and organizers said they plan to expand next year's program — linking more community groups to boost positive mental health.  The Pantagraph

HEALTH NEWS

  • Dr. Gina Guglielmi (Carle Heath Neurosciences Institute in Normal) is now seeing patients at the new Neurosurgery Clinic at Carle Eureka Hospital, which will expand neurosurgical care in our area.  The Pantagraph

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Tractor Pulls

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

    Wed, 7/23/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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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.

    Mon, 7/28/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/8/25

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  • Hill of a Race

    8 AM – 12 PM — Ewing Park ll — $50 entry — Compete in a range of race categories including competitive and recreational waves.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • 3rd Sunday Market

    8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. — McLean County Fairgrounds — $7 — Discover unique antiques and vintage treasures at this Bloomington tradition.

    Sun, 8/17/25

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