Good morning, Normal.

Not in Our Town Bloomington-Normal has fought hate for 30 years and began fighting bullying in schools in 2014.

The group holds rallies and events — methods they use to help the town show respect for everyone — and it continues to work for a more united community.

Local business owners Ryan Fiala (from Fiala Brothers Brewery and Beer Hall) and Aaron from Theo’s Microcreamery appeared on WJBC’s Afternoon Show to discuss a possible food and beverage tax increase that may fund a new Uptown Underpass.

They explained that the potential tax change could affect their operations and are watching how the proposal develops.

Growmark donated nearly $25,000 from corporate art sales to three Twin City nonprofits—$10,000 to Home Sweet Home Ministries, $5,000 to the Threshold to Hope art program and $5,000 to Illinois Art Station, with $5,000 set aside for its Giving Tuesday event on Dec.

2. The company recently moved its offices to 1705 Towanda Ave in Bloomington and auctioned 13 art pieces by local Twin City artists from its former building.

Taichi Fukumura leads the Illinois Symphony concert 'Hero’s Journey' on Nov.

8 at ISU’s Center for Performing Arts in Normal. The show features works by Beethoven, Bartók and Rózsa and will take listeners on a music journey—showing American values and debuting violinist Blake Pouliot—before the season unfolds.

Today, McLean County Museum of History will celebrate Día de Muertos with a video display—inviting local visitors to experience this cultural event.

The museum will host the event to honor a rich tradition.

McLean County Museum of History is hosting a Día de los Muertos celebration today from 3 to 7 p.m. at 200 N.

Main St. & community partners join the event to honor cultural traditions.

The McLean County Arts Center received a grant from the State of Illinois to create a community mural featuring self portraits — the center will work with local artists to plan and install the project in the coming months.

Bloomington-based Heartland Head Start renewed a five-year federal grant worth $4.4 million (securing funding until January 30th, 2026) and will not be affected if a government shutdown extends into November.

Illinois State University will begin a two-year construction project Monday to update the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts — temporary sidewalk closures on the southeast quad and South School Street will redirect traffic to Fell Avenue and College Avenue.

Today, the Illinois National Guard is holding a full-uniform training exercise on Constitution Trail in West Bloomington starting at 9:30 a.m. with ISU Police and local groups notified to ease concerns, and Guard members—both soldiers and civilian workers—face delayed pay due to the government shutdown.

2025 Pumpkin Smash

10 AM – 2 PM — Rader Family Farms — Check website for costs — Smash pumpkins and learn about environmental impact through fun activities.

City of Bloomington Turkey Trot

9-11 a.m. — Miller Park — Free entry — A family-friendly event featuring runs and walks to kick off Thanksgiving Day.