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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department will start the Great Pumpkin Hunt contest on Friday, October 3 at 11:00 a.m.—community members will search local parks for hidden pumpkins and share a selfie on Facebook to enter. New clues will be released weekly through October and three winners will be drawn on October 31 to win prize baskets. Cities 92.9
- ➤ The Children's Discovery Museum will host its annual Day of Play on Saturday, Sept. 27 in uptown Normal. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Rader Family Farms will host its fifth annual Make-A-Wish Kid Day from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, offering a special experience for local children. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois State Board of Education is asking for feedback on the first draft of its Comprehensive Numeracy Plan—designed to improve math instruction after gathering input from 3,000 educators and community members. Listening sessions will be held on Oct. 16 in Springfield and Nov. 5 in Urbana before the final plan is presented in June. Central Illinois Proud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law that will ban PFAS in firefighter gear by 2027—fire officials say this change is meant to lower cancer risks while giving departments time to replace gear gradually. Some industry leaders worry the deadline might favor larger companies, but the law includes a built-in grace period. Cities 92.9
- ➤ Today, the Illinois Department of Labor inspected Aura Haunted House in Bartonville to check that safety features like smoke detectors — a control room alarm system — and fire-retardant finishes meet required standards for spooky season. Brian Fox said his team also verified proper exits, alarms, and color-coded door tape to ensure the attraction is safely permitted. Central Illinois Proud
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $28.00+ — Enjoy a note-for-note live tribute to The Beatles with stunning renditions of their classic hits.
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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.
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