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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Normal reopened the Fairview Skate Park on Tuesday afternoon at Fairview Park, 801 North Main Street, where local skaters can test new features built for beginners + advanced skaters. The $450,000 project replaced the old park torn down in October and was redesigned with input from professional and local skaters. 25 News Now
- ➤ McLean County Animal Services is offering half-priced adoptions on dogs and cats until August 6 to help animals find homes before moving to a new facility — the shelter also cares for a chicken if no one adopts it soon. Director Marshell Thomson said the lower fees will help the staff manage the steady flow of pets waiting for a family while they prepare for the upcoming move. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a special meeting on Monday (July 21st), Heartland Community College’s board voted to name alumna Senesta (Angell) Howard as a new trustee after former trustee Cecelia Long resigned last month. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Bloomington and Normal police departments increased patrols for Illinois Speed Awareness Day—joining several state agencies to promote traffic safety in our area. The Pantagraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross is offering a $15 e-gift card reward for blood donations from Aug. 1 to Aug. 28 to help keep type O blood available for hospitals. In Bloomington, community members can donate at the YMCA on 7/25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Illinois Proud
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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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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.
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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.
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The Magic of Motown
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $59.00+ — Experience a live tribute to the greatest hits of Motown legends like The Temptations and Diana Ross.
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