Good morning, Bloomington.

Habitat for Humanity in McLean County gifted its 200th home to Sharee Conely and her family, who moved in Friday, Dec.

19 — just in time for Christmas.

Country Financial recently donated funds to bolster local public safety by contributing to the Illinois State University Police Department + Bloomington Fire Department.

Student support workers at Illinois State University filed authorization cards with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board on Friday, signaling their intent to unionize and continue providing academic + financial advising services for students.

Students from Bloomington-Normal competed in the Midwest Regional FIRST Lego League robotics tournament, building innovative robots — some designed to complete archeological digs.

The event highlighted creativity and teamwork among local youth.

Illinois State football families gathered in the Philadelphia area on Saturday to support the Redbirds in their playoff game against Villanova on ESPN2 at 6:30 p.m. Supporters – many of whom regularly travel to every game – shared both past travel stories and strong community pride.

ISU football defeated Villanova 30-14 on Saturday night to earn a berth in the FCS national championship game set for Jan.

5 in Nashville, Tenn. Key plays from quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse and running back Victor Dawson helped secure the win.

Trampled By Turtles Concert

7-10 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $38.00+ — Experience the unique blend of bluegrass and rock from Duluth's own Trampled by Turtles.