Good morning, Normal.

The McLean County Museum of History opens a new exhibit on baseball and softball history today (with old photos and memorabilia from past games).

The display gives visitors a clear view of how these sports shaped local traditions.

The Beach Boys will perform on Thursd, Aug.

13, at Grossinger Motors Arena + fans can join a free Good Vibrations Cruise-In from 4 to 7 p.m. on Front Street ahead of the show celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and the band’s Pet Sounds milestone.

Heartland Community College and Connect Transit have launched a Route 66 bus line linking Pontiac and Normal for students.

Beginning in fall, the bus will run Monday to Thursday at 8 a.m. from Pontiac and 4 p.m. from Normal with free rides for students — others pay fare.

Rebuild Illinois is funding seven major road and interstate projects in Bloomington-Normal with nearly $123 million to boost safety and local jobs as work moves forward.

Last week, the Historic Preservation Commission voted to demolish two North Street buildings in Uptown to allow new retail and residential development.

The fate of the East Beaufort building remains uncertain as the town council has 30 days to designate it historic—if no action is taken, demolition will proceed.

Carolyn Moon, a McLean County resident, was named the new board chair at Planned Parenthood of Illinois and is the first from outside Chicago to serve in this role.

She focuses on expanding affordable care statewide (emphasizing improved telehealth access amid recent funding challenges).

Illinois State men’s basketball will host the Northwestern Wildcats at 4 p.m. on Oct.

18 in Normal — this exhibition game is the second of a home-and-home series and marks the first time Northwestern head coach Chris Collins will guide his team on his father’s court.

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.