Good morning, Bloomington.

Bloomington-Normal community members gathered downtown Saturday on the lawn of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts under the banner 'Bloomington-Normal Stands with Chicago' to protest federal immigration actions—organizers from Bloomington-Normal 50501 with the ACLU and Prairie Pride Coalition said the peaceful event showed support for Chicago.

The McLean County Museum of History opens a multi-floor display today that shows how monument makers carved marble and granite to honor the dead in Bloomington.

The exhibit Mourning in McLean highlights the work of Higgins-Jung-Kleinau Co.—a firm that crafted lasting tributes in our region.

A century ago, an acre of sugar cane grew in Bloomington near one of its grand neighborhoods — a rare local detail that shows the city's unique past.

Tom Meismer, a 33-year-old software engineer from Normal battling stage 4 astrocytoma, is running in the BrainUp 5K charity run in Chicago on Sept.

20 to raise money and awareness for cancer—doctors say he is doing better than others in his clinical trial.

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.

The Rocket Man Show

6-8 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $24.00+ — Experience an electrifying tribute to Elton John's greatest hits with Rus Anderson as your guide.

John Cleese: Not Dead Yet!

7:30-9 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $49.75+ — Celebrate 50 years of Monty Python with John Cleese in a night of absurdity and humor.

Napoleon Dynamite 20th Anniversary Celebration

7-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $24.00+ — Celebrate the beloved indie classic 'Napoleon Dynamite' with a screening and lively discussion featuring cast members.