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Bloomington
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Connect Transit (collaborating with local public libraries) will offer free bus fares to library card holders throughout September in honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month. The Pantagraph
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Matthews, owner at Edge of Normal Workshop in Bloomington, will showcase his blacksmithing on national television in an episode of Forged In Fire Wednesday — a watch party is set at Joe’s Station House on Veterans Parkway in Normal at 9 p.m. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ Bloomington business owner Vicki Tilton said the closure of the Market Street parking garage has little effect on her salon building since clients rarely use it—employees will face changes after Oct. 1 when nearby parking is no longer available, and she expressed concern over potential demolition causing dust and noise. WJBC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bloomington man was sentenced to 30 months probation after pleading guilty to selling cocaine to a police informant. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Bloomington author has written a new children's book that shows real kids facing medical challenges, inspired by her daughter who was born with cancer. She will host a book-signing event at the Gingerbread House from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 13—bringing local families together—while the book is available online and at local stores. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Marching Raiders consists of 120 students who are set to perform during the 2025 season — they are preparing for upcoming events that showcase their school spirit. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McLean County Animal Services has moved to a new 11,000 square foot shelter at 13060 East 850 North Rd located about 1 mile from its old 5,000 square foot building built in 1993. The upgraded facility features better separation for sick animals and a state-of-the-art air filtration system—funded by a $7 million project with American Rescue Plan Act funds and pre-approved bonds—to boost adoption rates. Central Illinois Proud
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Paint Nite at Chateau Hotel
5-7:30 p.m. — Chateau Hotel and Conference Center — Food and drinks available — Create your own masterpiece while sipping and laughing with friends.
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Prairieland Punishers Roller Derby Final Home Bout
4-8 p.m. — Interstate Center — $15 VIP, $10 General, $5 Children — Experience thrilling roller derby action as the Punishers face off against Demolition City in their final home game of the season.
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The Four C Notes Tribute Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $29.00+ — Experience the Midwest’s only tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with classic hits.
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