Good morning, Bloomington.

A free art festival will be held at Miller Park Pavilion on August 10 from noon to 3 p.m. as the Bloomington Park and Recreation Department partners with the Inside Out Accessible Art Cooperative to offer art, nature and community activities—like henna design, bubble fun and music—to celebrate local creativity.

Back 2 School Alliance volunteers—working to collect school supplies—filled 4,000 backpacks for Bloomington-Normal students.

The drive-thru supply giveaway will be held on Aug. 7 at State Farm Corporate South.

A Bloomington man was sentenced to 28 years—he was convicted on one count of armed habitual criminal and four counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.

The City of Bloomington Arts & Entertainment Department will hold a job fair at Grossinger Motors Arena on August 6th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as both BCPA and the arena are hiring ushers, security personnel, concession workers, bartenders, arena staff, and custodians for the busy Fall season.

Former MLB player and rising country artist Adam Wainwright will perform at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts on Oct.

16—ticket presales start today and tickets will be on sale Aug. 1.

Illinois State University has renamed Hancock Stadium's football field as Jay and Lori Bergman Field—honoring former trustee and alumnus Jay Bergman and his late wife Lori.

New turf and signage will be added for the upcoming season—an update set to enhance the east side of the stadium.

Bloomington Police received a state grant of over $20,000 to support overtime for checking expired or revoked FOID cards and seizing guns, making them the only downstate agency to get funding for this effort.

They will use the funds to reduce a backlog of cases as part of their agreement with Illinois State Police—no new officers will be hired specifically for FOID compliance.

Illinois State University athletic trainers held an emergency session on Tuesday morning at the OSF HealthCare Athletic Training Center with OSF providers and high school trainers to prepare for the 2025-26 school year—participants practiced CPR, splinting, and first aid to handle common injuries.

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.

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.

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.

Illinois Deer & Beer Fest 2025

3-8 p.m. — McLean County Fairgrounds — Entry Fee Required — Celebrate deer hunting culture with craft beer and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

2025 Cultural Fest - Vendor Sign Up

12-6:30 p.m. — Miller Park — Non-food vendor opportunities — Showcase your unique items at this vibrant cultural celebration.

Book Brunch Club

10-11 a.m. — Bloomington Public Library — Free — Start your day with coffee, snacks, and lively discussions about 'The Widows of Malabar Hill'.