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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Normal. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Maison P&J, a new food truck run by Junior Nsumbu and his partner Pore, will bring authentic African dishes like Congolese fu fu and Moroccan tagines to Bloomington-Normal this fall — they plan a tasting event this month and will choose a parking spot before opening in late September. WGLT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Normal police searched Tuesday for a suspect who fled after officers responded to a report of an armed person near West Rabb Road and North Main Street at 2:30 p.m.—the suspect was described as wearing black and white and a weapon was recovered that they believed belonged to him. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ Normal police are searching for 15-year-old Kamilah M. who was last seen on Monday at 1:30 p.m. near Park Trail Road wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, black flip-flops and a red and white denim hoodie — anyone with information should call 309-888-5030. Central Illinois Proud
- ➤ Normal police searched on Tuesday for a suspected armed subject in the 600 block of West Raab Road—reporting that the person was last seen wearing black clothing and white shoes, that officers recovered a weapon during a foot pursuit and cleared the area at 4:15 p.m., though the suspect remains at large. The Pantagraph
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts was named a finalist for the Levitt Foundation Music Series Grant, officials announced Tuesday. Residents may vote to support free outdoor concerts from September 5 through 15 by texting 'BLOOM' to (877) 409-5525. Cities 92.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Community College student trustee Aemun Lopeyok, a computer science major from Kenya, represents local students this school year and plans to strengthen ties between the board and the student body—he previously led the Student Government Association and the Heartland Activities Committee. The Pantagraph
- ➤ District 87 is considering a new graduation plan for 15 to 20 Bloomington High newcomer students that would let them earn a 16-credit diploma instead of 23.5 credits. The proposal will be reviewed in the September meeting and voted on in October—aiming to help these students balance school with work and family obligations. WGLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington water showed higher taste and odor compounds because dry conditions dropped Lake Bloomington's water level more than a foot. City staff treated the water with powdered activated carbon and will blend it with Evergreen Lake water to lower the levels within a week. Central Illinois Proud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County Highway 36, also known as East 550 North Road, will be closed for culvert replacement from North 1100 East Road to North 900 East Road in Funks Grove Township this week—closures are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. The Pantagraph
HOME NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Prairieland Punishers will host a doubleheader roller derby event on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington + they face Indiana's Demolition City at 5 p.m. and the Peoria Prowlers at 7 p.m. The event also marks the first Open Gender Division bout sanctioned by the WFTDA. Central Illinois Proud
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Hello Bob Live Concert
11 PM — Uptown Circle — Free entry — Enjoy 80’s alternative hits performed by local band Hello Bob.
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Day of the Dozer
10 AM – 4 PM — McLean County Fairgrounds — Adults are FREE — Kids get to drive heavy construction equipment with professional guidance in a safe environment.
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Family Paint Party
6:30-8:30 p.m. — BloNo Pizza Co. — Tips appreciated — Create memories and masterpieces at this family-friendly paint night led by a professional artist.
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