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Bloomington
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington mourned the loss of Moon Pie, a seven-year-old red wolf who did not respond to treatment and whose condition rapidly declined. The zoo said he was known for inspecting visitors—reminding all that red wolves are among the world's most endangered. 25 News Now
- ➤ Connect Transit is helping residents access food by offering a schedule and bus route map that links nine local food pantries — the service aims to ease food access in the community. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Santa returns to Miller Park Zoo for a breakfast event on Saturday, Dec. 6—families in the area are invited to join the festive gathering. The event is set to bring the community together for a special holiday experience. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Lifelong Access is celebrating 70 years of service with a seven-month event and will host a free community birthday party on Tuesday, November 18 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Community Room at 2000 Jacobssen Drive, Normal—guests will enjoy cakes, raffles, and a look back through the archives while the organization aims to raise $70,000 to support its programs. Cities 92.9
- ➤ Bloomington-Normal local Deb Presley was named service volunteer of the year at the National Customer Service Association 2025 All-Star Awards—she was honored for her exceptional community service. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Bloomington community members joined the 'Pack the Cruiser' food drive and collected donated food for families facing food insecurity ahead of the holiday season + tighter budgets. The donations will help support local neighbors as they prepare for the coming holidays. The Pantagraph
- ➤ At Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday, gold star families and community members gathered to light the 10th annual Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor—featuring a 14-foot tree decorated with over 700 ornaments representing fallen service members. The tree will be on display through the holiday season while ceremonies in Bloomington are scheduled for Nov. 17 and later events will be held in Decatur. Central Illinois Proud
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University High School in Normal won the state championship in girls’ volleyball at Illinois State University’s CEFCU Arena after beating Nazareth Academy 25 to 20 in both sets. Earlier, Bloomington Central Catholic lost the title game to Columbia and Tremont finished fourth in Class 1A after a three-set match. 25 News Now
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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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The Pantagraph's Holiday Spectacular
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $19.00+ — Celebrate the holiday season with an evening of festive entertainment at The Pantagraph's Holiday Spectacular.
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NPC Mid-American Winter Classic
10 AM – 10 PM — Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Ticketed event — Experience thrilling amateur bodybuilding competitions featuring various divisions.
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The Pantagraph's Holiday Spectacular
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $19.00+ — Celebrate the festive season with an entertaining holiday spectacular showcasing local talents.
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