Monday, September 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington, Illinois, hosted the 'Divercity' event to celebrate cultural diversity through food, clothes, and languages in collaboration with The Immigration Project and BN Welcoming. Central Illinois Proud
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Albert Einstein hailed compound interest as a key tool for wealth building, demonstrating its power through examples and strategies for maximizing gains. The Pantagraph
HISTORY NEWS
- ➤ The telegraph's introduction in Bloomington in 1854 revolutionized communication, connecting the city to the wider world and altering various sectors including business, politics, and news. The Pantagraph
SHOP NEWS
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Whose Live Anyway? Comedy Show
Experience an evening of improv comedy featuring games from the beloved show Whose Line is it Anyway with a talented cast.
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The Record Company with Kiely Connell
Experience a live musical performance by The Record Company featuring Kiely Connell at The Castle Theatre in Bloomington.
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Marlon Wayans Live Comedy Show
Experience a night of laughter with actor-comedian Marlon Wayans performing live at Grossinger Motors Arena.
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Hooli-shers Roller Derby Double Header Event
Experience the thrill of roller derby at the final home game of the season featuring the Prairieland Punishers and Capital City Hooligans at the Interstate Center.
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Bloomington's Free Senior Showcase
Experience a valuable connection with local businesses and organizations at the Free Senior Showcase, focused on resources for seniors and their families.
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Community Breakfast & Bingo for Seniors
Experience a delightful morning of free breakfast and bingo games with cash prizes, designed especially for senior adults aged 55 and above.
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Illinois District Fall Convention 2024
Experience a weekend of music and community at the Illinois District Fall Convention, featuring contests and performances in Bloomington.
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Homecoming 2024 Town and Gown Hybrid 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Homecoming 2024 while participating in a hybrid 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk that takes you through Uptown Normal and the ISU campus.
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Unspoken Live Concert
Experience the contemporary Christian music of chart-topping group Unspoken as they perform their hits live at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.
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ARC Dine-2-Donate Fundraiser at Barrel House
Support the Activity and Recreation Center by enjoying a meal at Barrel House, with 10% of your dine-in or carry-out order being donated to the cause.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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