Good morning, Normal.

The Normal Theater and Keg Grove Brewing Company will host the second annual 'Out of your Element': A Big Lebowski Festival in Normal on Saturday, May 17, with street activities, film screening and special brews.

The event will include costume contests, games, music and food—while a Little Lebowski Bowling Tournament runs today at Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center—to benefit the Children’s Discovery Museum.

Illinois Wesleyan University has named John Miles as its permanent provost and dean of faculty; he will begin his role this July.

Miles brings nearly 20 years of experience from small liberal arts colleges including Reinhardt University and replaces interim provost Dave Marvin, who is retiring after more than 30 years at the university.

The Normal Police Department will enforce the Click It or Ticket campaign through Memorial Day (May 26th) as part of its traffic enforcement efforts.

Bloomington City Council approved the sale of the property at 104 E.

Oakland Ave to help Home Sweet Home Ministries build a shelter village called The Bridge— a project with small, furnished units and a clubhouse. They also asked Normal Town Council to consider a similar measure to support local efforts for the unhoused.

Starting today, road closures are in effect on Delaine Drive from Hale Street to College Avenue and on Hale Street from Adelaide Street to Delaine Drive for water main replacements.

The project will end by the end of August (weather permitting) and local traffic will still have access while parking is not allowed.

Monarch Butterfly Paint Nite

6:30-8:30 p.m. — BloNo Pizza Co. — Cost of supplies included — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying pizza and drinks in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

Family Paint Party

6:30-8:30 p.m. — BloNo Pizza Co. — Cost of participation — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of creativity with guided painting and delicious food.

Paint Nite: Moonshine Mountains

6:30-8:30 p.m. — BloNo Pizza Co. — $45 per person — Unleash your creativity while enjoying pizza and painting your masterpiece.

Tri-Shark Classic Triathlon and Duathlon

1-5 p.m. — 13001 Recreation Area Dr, Hudson, IL — Registration fees apply — Compete in the Bloomington-Normal area's premier sprint triathlon and duathlon on a flat and fast course through Comlara Park.

Tailgates N' Tallboys Country Music Festival

All Day — McLean County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the joy of country music with live performances and a vibrant atmosphere.

Sign & Sing with Communication Junction

10:00-10:30 a.m. — Underwood Park — Free entry — Engage in stories, signs, and bubbles with Miss Meghan for kids ages birth to 5.