Good morning, Bloomington.

Douglas-Hart's Haunted Hike will offer horror movie-themed jump scare hikes from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, while a session for children with costumed actors runs from 5 to 6 p.m.

Original revue Cabaret 1900 opens this week at McLean County Arts Center, featuring live performance art for local theatergoers.

The production aims to bring a unique blend of music and stage acts to the community.

Bloomington High School held its homecoming dance on Oct.

3 in the gym, crowning Finn Perschnick as king and Mackenzie Mattingly as queen.

Heartland Community College will offer a wind energy program for homeschooled students starting Oct.

22 that spans four sessions on wind science, turbine design, testing — and ends with a campus competition.

The new $18.3 million Illinois National Guard maintenance shop opened Oct.

6 behind the Bloomington armory. The 32,308 sqft facility has a wash bay, dedicated tool storage and more (servicing 450 pieces of equipment for nine Guard units) and was built to boost readiness for state and federal missions.

During OCD Awareness Week (Oct.

11 to Oct. 17), local experts highlighted how treatment like ERP helps residents manage intrusive thoughts and live in the present. Claire Nichols and clinical counselor Shannon Griffith stressed early diagnosis and better training for spotting OCD signs.

Chestnut Health Systems welcomed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Tamar Greenly, who is now accepting new patients at its Bloomington clinic.

Normal West Wildcats and Normal Community Ironmen will play for the Big 12 title Friday night — with pregame at 6:50 p.m. and game action beginning at 7 p.m., as Bloomington-Normal's top sports team covers the event.

Illinois Wesleyan's tennis team swept North Park in straight sets — their win highlighted strong teamwork and skill on the court.