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Sunday, October 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington families can join a free bike ride along the Constitution Trail at Tipton South on Oct.12 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The event offers light refreshments, a helmet decorating station, a bike mechanic station, and bicycle safety tips, and requires participants to wear helmets (children must be accompanied by an adult). Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ Attendees at Illinois Wesleyan's fundraising run raised over $350K for St. Jude—nearly 1,100 participants registered to support families with children fighting severe diseases. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The westbound lane of Rhodes Lane—the section between Bunn Street and Morrissey Drive—will be closed for roadwork as part of planned Hamilton Road improvements. The Pantagraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Bloomington, the St. Jude Walk raised over $350,000—funds that will support research to find cures for cancer and help families. The Pantagraph
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Oktoberfest Rotary Run
2-5 p.m. — Union Park — Fundraiser event — Participate in a festive 5K run and 1-mile walk to support local youth services.
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