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Monday, November 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.

SPORTS NEWS

  • Illinois State football earned an at-large bid to the 24-team FCS playoffs and will play No. 16 seed Southeastern Louisiana at noon Saturday, Nov. 29 in Hammond, Louisiana. The team ended its regular season with a 37—7 loss to Southern Illinois and will face North Dakota State if they advance past the first round.  WGLT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 11/26/25

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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.

    Thu, 11/27/25

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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.

    Sat, 11/29/25

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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.

    Wed, 12/3/25

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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.

    Fri, 12/5/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/6/25

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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.

    Sun, 12/7/25

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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.

    Fri, 12/12/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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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.

    Sun, 12/14/25

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