Good morning, Bloomington.

Taco John's on South Main Street will close on Nov.

9 and will serve its last Potato Oles that day.

Austin indie folk rocker Shakey Graves will play the Castle Theatre Sunday night with NYC indie rockers Wild Pink opening at 7:30 p.m.; tickets cost $42 plus fees.

State Farm plans to add about 3,000 claims jobs nationwide in 2027, and many of those hires are expected in Bloomington-Normal (local totals and the hiring timeline are still to be determined).

Cullinan Properties has a purchase agreement to buy the 53-acre Eastland Mall site for about $11.3 million, and city staff say the buyer plans to demolish most of the mall with the sale possibly closing between November and January.

Council moved to create a TIF district and Cullinan must present a redevelopment plan within six months of closing, with demolition possible by fall 2027.

Illinois State opens the season at 7 p.m. Monday against Chicago State at CEFCU Arena.

Coach Kristen Gillespie, entering her 10th season, said she is cautiously optimistic after adding eight newcomers and aims for an MVC title and an NCAA bid in 2027.