Good morning, Bloomington.

The McLean County Museum of History in downtown Bloomington is offering free hats, scarves, and gloves through its Warming Fence while launching a food drive that will run until December 6—designed to help those needing extra winter support.

On November 2, Normal Fire Department Lt. Matt Hill and Firefighter Paramedic Nathan Riordan rescued a 13 year old child from a burning mobile home—entering through a rear wall amid extreme heat and zero visibility to restore his pulse before he was taken to a Springfield burn unit.

On Monday, the Normal firefighters union questioned the town government’s commitment to public safety after officials approved a tax increase to fund a $40 million underpass and green space in Uptown—union leaders noted an 83.6% rise in calls and a 9.8% reduction in coverage due to the planned relocation of Fire Station #2.

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.

Theresa Caputo Live Experience

7-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $55.00+ — Don't miss the 'Long Island Medium' star LIVE in an engaging performance.

Blippi: Join The Band Tour

6-7:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $36.50+ — Experience a fun musical adventure with Blippi and friends exploring sounds, rhythms, and instruments.

Sevendust Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — $43 — Experience Sevendust's heavy grooves and soulful vocals on their Southside Double-Wide Tour.