Good morning, Bloomington.

Bloomington and Normal will host a joint community forum on potential data center development on Aug.

26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Experts will discuss environmental, economic, land-use, and infrastructure issues (residents may submit questions in advance).

The Center for Human Services now owns a property on Sherman Street that will host 24 one-bedroom supportive housing units for adults with severe mental illnesses + bids from developers are due within weeks for an $11 million project set to break ground in October.

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers (planned for IAA Drive) will open soon in Bloomington, offering the local community a new spot for frozen custard and steakburgers.

The Normal Marching Band won first place at the Illinois State Fair parade, marking a standout moment at the annual event.

Illinois Wesleyan collected a record $34.8 million in donations during its last fiscal year.

The college tripled its typical annual total (showing strong local support) and set a new standard for fundraising.

The McLean County Regional Planning Commission completed a plan to improve Veterans Parkway by recommending safety upgrades such as lowering speed limits and adding shared-use paths.

The plan is in public viewing through Aug. 31 and will be reviewed by IDOT before any changes are made (details to be updated).

The McLean County Health Department confirmed that although five cyclospora cases were reported (four contracted internationally and one linked to imported lettuce), no local outbreak exists and proper produce washing keeps the risk low.