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Bloomington
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington will host its final Bruegala charity beer festival on Oct. 4 — marking the end of a 25-year celebration in downtown Bloomington. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Rader Family Farms hosted about 250 children for the fifth annual Make-A-Wish Kid Day on Sunday, giving kids battling critical illnesses a chance to enjoy animal friends, pumpkins, and a corn maze. The event began in 2020 and continues to bring smiles and hope to families in our Bloomington-Normal area. 25 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Architect Russel Francois, who worked on major buildings in Bloomington-Normal, has turned his retirement into art by installing upside-down hackberry tree sculptures in his backyard near Crestwicke Country Club—he used heavy equipment and help from friends to set them in place. The Pantagraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State University Redbirds will host their third annual Ballin’ on Beaufort pre-season basketball event on October 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. on a section of East Beaufort Street in Normal that will be closed for the event—No Parking signs will be posted from 10 a.m. and the street will be closed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Illinois Proud
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Bommer with Special Guest XaeboR and Support from GramGreene
8 PM – 2 AM — The Atchison — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of exciting live music with Bommer, XaebyR, and local talent.
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Adam Wainwright Event
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $19.00+ — Celebrate the baseball legend Adam Wainwright as he transitions into music with his debut record.
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