Good morning, Bloomington.

Bloomington Parks & Recreation will host a free Senior Showcase for adults 55 and older at Miller Park Adult Center on Tuesday, Sept.

29 from 10 a.m. to noon as more than two dozen local providers offer services for older adults.

North Blair Drive in Normal was closed for bridge repairs between Dillon Drive and Courtland Avenue at 7 a.m. Tuesday and is expected to remain closed for about four weeks.

McLean County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2026 Agriculture Awards (nominations due Sept.

28) to honor outstanding contributions in farming and agribusiness; the awards dinner will be held on Nov. 19 at Funk Farms with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Illinois gas prices have risen above $4.50 per gallon, which is over $1 higher than a year ago.

AAA data showed Tuesday's regular unleaded cost was $4.53 compared to $3.45 last year (making it 20 cents above the national average).

Heartland Community College recognized eight former Adult Education students today for achievements in academics, business, community involvement and professional success.

The awards honor graduates who advanced through GED, ESL and career programs (each recipient’s journey highlights the college’s impact) on local education and growth.

Professor Derek Matsuda will speak at Schroeder Hall, Room 244 at ISU from 5-6:30 p.m. on Sept.

17 — he will discuss wartime forced displacement of Japanese from Peru, with ISU graduate Bridget Nakamura joining a Q&A on its impact on cultural identity.

BNWRD approved up to $65 million in borrowing to fix Colonial Meadows’ water and sewer systems and to fund a $2 million water exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum.

The district will likely raise property taxes, and new infrastructure work is set to improve local water services.

Heartland trustees approved a balanced FY27 budget after state support dropped $870,277.

The new plan features spending cuts, a $26.4M fund balance and total spending 5.1% below FY26.