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Bloomington
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Parkside Junior High School, community members ran and walked three miles to honor teen Edder Diaz, who died after a home fire on Nov. 3. The event — which raised more than $20K for his family — helped the community begin to heal. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ Pub Club Rotary donated 125 Thanksgiving meals to the Bloomington Boys + Girls Club to help families in need this season; the donation addresses a current challenge for local households. The Pantagraph
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Casper Brewing is partnering with the McLean County Museum of History to recreate a beer from before Prohibition that was brewed by Meyer's Brewing Company in Bloomington—production ended when national Prohibition shut down the brewing industry. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ McLean County Farm Bureau is investing nearly $20,000 in local FFA chapters to support agricultural education. The funding will be used by local chapters to boost learning opportunities—helping students gain practical farming skills. The Pantagraph
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Normal and its firefighters' union disagree on plans to replace the College Avenue station with a new facility farther east — union officials worry that planned staffing cuts could slow emergency response times. The Pantagraph
- ➤ With colder weather and more holiday cooking, the Normal Fire Department is offering free smoke detectors that include home testing and 10-year battery installation at no cost. Firefighters will visit homes over the next few months to check alarm placements—ensuring residents stay safe. Central Illinois Proud
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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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Jane Lynch - A Swingin' Little Christmas
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $42.00+ — Classic holiday tunes and hilarious banter come together for a delightful night of music and comedy.
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Home for the Holidays Bake Sale
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Ace Hardware of Normal — Support a great cause — Enjoy delicious baked goods and help benefit HSCI this holiday season.
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Taylor Swift Night
4 PM — Grossinger Motors Arena — Free meal for kids 12 and under — An enchanting evening dedicated to Swifties with fun for the whole family.
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