Bloomington Local News – Thursday, December 18th, 2025

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Thursday, December 18th, 2025

Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.

SPORTS NEWS

➤ The IHSA approved 12 new football rules on Dec. 17 that expand playoff brackets by adding 16 schools per class + shift the regular season start by eliminating scrimmages. The changes passed with 377 yes votes, 252 no votes, and 96 no-opinion votes. WGLT

BLOOMINGTON EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

Kalamazoo Wings at Bloomington Bison

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Grossinger Motors Arena — $3 drinks, $0 popcorn, $9 pizza — Wear your ugliest holiday sweater and help set a world record while enjoying 309 Night festivities.

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Friday, December 19th, 2025
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BLOOMINGTON REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

BLOOMINGTON JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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BLOOMINGTON ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMIT

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