Good morning, Bloomington.

On Tuesday, September 2, 2025 shortly before 9:00 p.m., Bloomington police responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash near Veterans Parkway and Clearwater Avenue where an adult biker was found unresponsive and taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries—traffic on Veterans Parkway from Vernon Avenue to Clearwater Avenue was shut down while police and the accident reconstruction team completed their investigation.

A Bloomington man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on a weapons charge 10 months after prosecutors said he broke into several vehicles.

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts will host a live screening of Napoleon Dynamite starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.

10 with cast members Jon Heder, Jon Gries, and Efren Ramirez joining a Q&A session (tickets start at $33).

The hit CW show Masters of Illusion brings a live tour featuring famous magicians performing grand illusions and comedy at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, October 29.

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 5 at 10 a.m. CT starting at $33 plus fees.

Heartland Theatre Co. is accepting play submissions for next year's 10-Minute Play Competition and the Mike Dobbins Memorial New Plays from the Heartland Midwest Competition.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that U.S. 136 at the Center Street railroad crossing in McLean will be closed on September 8 for three days as Union Pacific replaces its crossing.

Motorists should use a detour via interstates 55 and 155 and allow extra time for delays—drivers are urged to follow posted signs and reduced speed limits.

Illinois home prices have jumped nearly 47% in six years as a shortage of homes has pushed the typical price from $197,000—$286,000, making it harder for families to buy a house.

Estimates show the state will need at least 227,000 new homes in the next five years as supply stays far below the national average.

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.

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.

Leonid & Friends Tribute to Chicago

7-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $25.00+ — Experience an incredible tribute as Leonid & Friends captures the essence of Chicago's legendary sound.

Top of the World - A Tribute to the Carpenters

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt sounds of the Carpenters tribute live in Bloomington.

Ballet 5:8 - La Llorona

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $17.00+ — Experience a poignant ballet that explores maternal pain and healing through stunning artistry.

Illinois District Barbershop Harmony Society Fall Convention

2:30 PM - 11:00 PM — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Passes available for purchase — Enjoy a weekend filled with barbershop harmony and musical performances.

Oracle Sisters Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting sound of Oracle Sisters with their dreamy melodies and new album release.

A.J. Croce Presents CROCE PLAYS CROCE

7:30-9 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $38.00+ — Experience a musical odyssey with A.J. Croce as he performs timeless songs and stories from his father's legacy.

Great Pumpkin Hunt WEEK 1

11 AM - 9 AM — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Participate in a fun pumpkin hunt with clues leading to decorated pumpkins across Bloomington Parks.