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Bloomington
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Parks & Recreation will host its popular outdoor candy cane drop on Dec. 13 at Miller Park with Santa Claus riding a boom lift truck—this festive event is a long-time community favorite. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Normal Fire Department Lt. Matt Hill and firefighter and paramedic Nathan Riordan were honored for rescuing a 13-year-old boy from a burning home in Northmeadow Village on Sunday morning. The Pantagraph
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Carle BroMenn will deliver no-sew blankets in red, white — and blue to veteran patients as volunteers craft the items for those in care. The Pantagraph
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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City of Bloomington Turkey Trot
9-11 AM — Miller Park — Free registration — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a community fun run and support a local food drive.
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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
2-3:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $44.00+ — Experience breathtaking circus acts combined with seasonal music in this enchanting holiday show.
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2025 NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Championship
Dec 3-6 — Shirk Center — Visit NCAA DIII Championship site for details — Witness the crowning of the national champion in women's volleyball.
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