Good morning, Normal.

Gas prices in Illinois fell 60 cents over the past month but remain 60 cents above last year's level.

AAA reported a Monday national average of $3.86 and a state price of $4.13 (including a 48.3-cent gas tax per gallon).

Veterans Corner is paused after longtime leader Jerry Vogler retired from the McLean County Veterans Assistance Commission (where he supported local veterans) and will return soon under new leadership.

Sen. Dick Durbin visited Chestnut Health Systems in Bloomington yesterday to say that few dentists take Medicaid and patients face a four-month wait for non-emergency care.

He urged support for loan forgiveness programs to help clinics serve low-income children and families.

Bloomington-Normal athletes earned five medals at the Special Olympics in Minnesota from June 20-26, with Kelsey Ferguson winning gold in the 1500m (and bronze in the relay) while the delegation’s 54 medals featured over 20 record-setting individual marks.

Bloomington Bison clinched the ECHL Rising Star Growth Award and the Corporate Partnership Team of the Year Award at their 2025-26 awards ceremony on Friday.

The team boosted ticket sales, attendance, and corporate partnerships as they prepared for their third season.

Fourth of July Sky Concert

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Fairview Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks set to music and family activities at Fairview Park.

Micro Spice Acoustic Evening

7-10 p.m. — CRAFTED Coffee & Wine — Free entry — Experience the warm sounds of an acoustic duo on a summer Friday night.

Aqua Zumba Fitness Class

7 p.m. — Anderson Aquatic Center — Contact for pricing — Dive into low-impact, high-energy fun while toning muscles in the water.