Good morning, Bloomington.

On Saturday, hundreds of volunteers built and delivered 125 beds for local children aged 5 to 18 in Bloomington.

The kits came with a custom frame, new mattress, sheets, quilts, detergent, a pillow, and a blanket—supplied free to families in need.

A Kut Above barber shop will host a neighborhood event on Oct.

20 from 1 to 5 p.m. in Bloomington, offering free haircuts and connections to local community resources.

The McLean County Chamber of Commerce will honor 20 Under 40 honorees and Athena finalists at its Leaders of Distinction Awards Reception—scheduled for November 6 in Bloomington—where emerging leaders are recognized.

The Salvation Army of McLean County is hosting its annual coat drive to collect coats for people in need and is asking the public for donations.

Gail's Pumpkin Patch in Beason will host a 'Dress Up the Dog' event on Sunday, Oct.

19 — visitors can enjoy free pumpkin fun and a chance at winning prizes with their dogs.

Bandana's Bar-B-Q in Bloomington will move to a new location after 16 years on IAA Drive.

At the Illinois State Marching Band Championships, the Bloomington and Normal bands performed shows with different themes—both focused on personal growth and self-realization.

Bloomington city officials say homelessness remains a crisis as winter nears and the city council will consider an emergency declaration on Monday night—this move will let the city manager waive building codes to boost sheltered capacity while Home Sweet Home Ministries prepares to open The Bridge cabins by mid-December.

Close to 300 people took part in the annual Out of Darkness walk on Saturday in Bloomington to raise roughly $20,000 for suicide prevention research and educational resources — the event offered support for those affected by suicide.

The Bloomington Bison will bring new energy to hockey when they return to play at Grossinger Motors Arena — the team says they are building a close-knit family atmosphere.

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.

Iowa Heartlanders Opening Night

7-8:30 p.m. — Grossinger Motors Arena — Free with ticket — Celebrate the season opener with a White Out party featuring pre-game festivities and giveaways.

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.

Toledo Walleye at Bloomington Bison

7-8:30 p.m. — Grossinger Motors Arena — $3 Busch Light cans and $0 popcorn — Experience an exciting night of hockey and local fraternity competition at our first 309 Night!

Masters of Illusion

7:30-9 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $33+ — Experience world-class magicians performing astounding illusions and comedic magic live on stage.

Kalamazoo Wings at Bloomington Bison

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Grossinger Motors Arena — $3 Busch Light and $0 popcorn — Celebrate 309 Night with costume contests and great food deals at a thrilling hockey game.

Cincinnati Cyclones at Bloomington Bison

7-10 p.m. — Grossinger Motors Arena — Tickets available from $28 — Catch the thrilling match as the Bison take on the Cyclones in this exciting hockey showdown.

WAR: Why Can't We Be Friends? Tour

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $42.00+ — Celebrate 50 years of timeless hits with the iconic soul/funk group WAR.

Battle of the Bands

6:30-8 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Starts at $64 — Experience a thrilling competition of local music talent.

Dumpling 101 Cooking Class

5-7 p.m. — Green Top Grocery — $55.20 — Dive into hands-on dumpling making, perfect for food lovers of all skill levels.