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Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Growmark donated nearly $25K from its corporate art collection sale to three local nonprofits, marking a move that supports community groups in Bloomington. The Pantagraph
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ McDonald's manager Tynessia Edmonds was honored at a surprise event in Normal on Tuesday when she received the Ray Kroc Award for being among the top 1% of managers worldwide. She has worked at the restaurant for 18 years — including nine as manager at the College Ave location — and received a letterman jacket, trophy, cash prize and an invitation to the McDonald's Worldwide Convention in 2026. WGLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Community College dedicated a garden on Tuesday to honor longtime employee Ann Pontius, who served in multiple roles for 29 years before passing away last March — her family helped plant bulbs and install a memorial plaque on site. WJBC
- ➤ Bright Horizons child care center in Bloomington will close by the end of the year, reducing care options for parents in the Twin Cities — the provider will help families transition to other centers including one in Peoria — a company spokesperson said. WGLT
- ➤ Kevin Surace, an AI pioneer, will speak at ISU's presidential speaker series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, in the Brown Ballroom of Bone Student Center. He urges students and educators to use practical AI tools for real work instead of just playing with the technology (as noted in a recent interview). WGLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McLean County's 9-1-1 dispatch center is experiencing a technical issue — callers may hear distorted audio and face longer connection times when reaching a dispatcher. Emergency officials advise staying on the line while technical teams work with service providers to restore the service. 25 News Now
- ➤ Bloomington-Normal law enforcement officials are urging residents to follow safety tips for Halloween as trick-or-treaters will be on the streets Friday evening — they advise parents to accompany children and use well-lit routes for a secure celebration. The Pantagraph
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State men's basketball head coach Ryan Pedon said he is frustrated that teams from top conferences are not scheduling games with his mid-major team as he prepares for an anticipated season. He explained that finding nonconference opponents has stretched his scheduling into summer + only one major program has agreed to play so far. WGLT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Battle of the Bands
6:30-8 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Starts at $64 — Experience a thrilling competition of local music talent.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hayes Carll Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — 18+ Event — Experience the soulful tunes of Hayes Carll live in Bloomington.
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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.
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