Good morning, Bloomington.

Troy Ziegler (ISU’s Santa) has led the Toys for Tots program in McLean County for 25 years, collecting toys for about 130,000 children with 110 donation boxes set up in the Bloomington-Normal area.

Donation boxes remain available until December 15th to help provide hope to underprivileged kids.

Uptown Normal will close roads for its annual Treat Feast trick-or-treat event tomorrow from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to help ensure safe community participation.

Tynessia Edmonds—manager of College Avenue McDonald's—won the Ray Kroc Award Tuesday, Oct.

28 for her outstanding leadership and team support, and she received a McDonald’s letterman jacket while celebrating with fellow managers. She credited her coworkers for helping deliver the success that led to the prestigious honor.

Towers of Light Christian Resources will open a new retail outlet on Saturday, Nov.

8 at 10 a.m. at 1604 Visa Drive, Suite B in Normal to serve as its hub for MegaVoice audio Bibles and a Multi-Media Language Arts Curriculum—visitors will also learn about the store’s schedule and holiday author events.

Heartland Community College dedicated a memorial garden for late employee Ann Pontius on Oct.

23 to honor her 29 years of service near the chemistry labs she once worked in (with spring bulbs planted by her family) at its main campus entrance.

A building in downtown Bloomington was demolished Tuesday morning because unsafe conditions and low investor interest led to its removal for a redevelopment plan.

Mayor Dan Brady said the work will be finished by Christmas—initially providing surface parking and attracting new investment to the area.

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.

Indy Fuel vs Bloomington Bison

7-8:30 p.m. — Grossinger Motors Arena — Stream available — Catch the action as the Indy Fuel take on the Bloomington Bison in this exciting hockey match.

2025 Jingle Bell Run in Central Illinois

1-4 p.m. — Heartland Community College — $50 ($45 before Nov 8) — Celebrate the holidays with a festive run for arthritis awareness while sporting your favorite holiday attire.

Keb' Mo' Concert

7-9 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $45+ — Experience the Grammy-winning artist Keb' Mo' blend blues with modern sounds in a captivating live performance.

Hayes Carll Concert

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — 18+ Event — Experience the soulful tunes of Hayes Carll live in Bloomington.

Big Daddy Weave: Let It Begin Tour

7-9 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $26.00+ — Experience an uplifting night of music with Big Daddy Weave and friends as they perform inspiring hits and favorites.