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37th Annual Kenney Fall Festival; 5:30-9 p.m., Sept. 9 and 7 a.m.- 9 p.m., Sept. 10, downtown Kenney.
LIVE @ Connie Link with Dan Hubbard (Full Band); 7-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 9, Connie Link Amphitheatre, 621 S. Linden St., Normal; Connie Link Amphitheatre is a unique outdoor venue that hosts a variety of live music, theatre, performing arts and children's programming presented by the Town of Normal Cultural Arts Department; https://go.evvnt.com/1286194-0.
Steel Magnolias at Community Players Theatre; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 9, Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington; 309-663-2121; $9 to $17; Community Players Theatre presents Steel Magnolias, sponsored by Fox & Hounds Salon and Day Spa; https://go.evvnt.com/1271254-0.
"Suddenly Last Summer"; 7:30 p.m., Sept. 9-10, 15-16; Sept. 11 and 17 at 2:30 p.m., Heartland Theatre Company, 1110 Douglas, in the Normal Community Activity Center.
MORE THAN PINK Walk; 9 a.m., Sept. 10, State Farm Corporate Campus South; sponsored by Susan G. Komen.
Day of the Dozer; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sept. 10, 1106 Interstate Drive, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington; 309-828-3406; $6; On Saturday, September 10th, kids will get the experience of a lifetime . . a chance to see and ride heavy construction and farming equipment!; https://go.evvnt.com/1316079-0.
Dominy Memorial Library “Author and Luncheon”; 12-1 p.m.; Sept. 10, Dominy Memorial Library, 201 S. Third St., Fairbury; $6; Dominy Memorial Library “Author and Luncheon” welcomes local author D.E. Malone in the White Community Room on Saturday, September 10th at noon; https://go.evvnt.com/1303555-0.
All-Ages Artmaking Workshop; 12-1:30 p.m.; Sept. 10, University Galleries, 11 Uptown Circle, Normal; Free; This artmaking workshop, led by University Galleries staff, will be inspired by work included in artist Jess T. Dugan’s solo exhibition, “I want you to know my story.”; https://go.evvnt.com/1264230-0.
BN Nuts Festival sponsored by BEER NUTS; 1-10 p.m.; Sept. 10, The Stable Music Hall and Lounge, 236 E. Front St., Bloomington; 309-665-0033; Mark your calendars for this free, family-oriented festival featuring nut-inspired food and beverage tastings, chef demos, vendor market, live music, kids zone, & more!; https://go.evvnt.com/1188686-0.
Twin City Cruisers; 5-8:30 p.m., Sept. 10, Towanda Plaza, 1210 Towanda Ave., Bloomington; free admission, theme green, yellow, gold.
The Tucked In T's; 6:30-9 p.m., Sept.10, PK UnKorked, Pontiac; no cover.
Steel Magnolias at Community Players Theatre; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 10, Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington; 309-663-2121; $9 to $17; Community Players Theatre presents Steel Magnolias, sponsored by Fox & Hounds Salon and Day Spa; https://go.evvnt.com/1271255-0.
9/11 Remembrance Motorcycle Run; Sept. 11; 1 p.m., showtime, departing between 2 and 3 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Society; across the street from Holy Trinity Catholic Church; going to Miller Park and back at the Firemen's Memorial; each bike must have a rider because each will have a flag, but all bikes are welcome; rain or shine.
Steel Magnolias at Community Players Theatre; 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Sept. 11, Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington; 309-663-2121; $9 to $17; Community Players Theatre presents Steel Magnolias, sponsored by Fox & Hounds Salon and Day Spa; https://go.evvnt.com/1271256-0.
Tour Historic Ewing Manor; 4-6 p.m.; Sept. 12, Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington; 1309-438-6333; The Ewing residence originally belonged to Davis and Hazle Buck Ewing. The residence was built between 1928 to 1929 after the couple returned from a trip around the world; https://go.evvnt.com/1188615-0.
Livingston County Concert Association Performance; 7 p.m., Sept. 12, Pontiac Township High School auditorium, Pontiac; performing Jim Witter and Ian Tanner.
Jesus Christ Superstar Auditions; 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 12, Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington; 309-663-2121; Come audition for Jesus Christ Superstar at Community Players Theatre; https://go.evvnt.com/1279610-0.
Jesus Christ Superstar Auditions; 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 13, Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington; 309-663-2121; Come audition for Jesus Christ Superstar at Community Players Theatre; https://go.evvnt.com/1279611-0.
Miller Park Zoo Active Senior Tour; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Sept. 14, Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington; 1309-434-2260; Senior Tour at the Zoo!; https://go.evvnt.com/1167033-0.
Jesus Christ Superstar Auditions; 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 14, Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington; 309-663-2121; Come audition for Jesus Christ Superstar at Community Players Theatre; https://go.evvnt.com/1279612-0.
Free Community Breakfast & Bingo!; 10-11:30 a.m.; Sept. 15, Miller Park Pavilion, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington; 1309-434-2260; Free; Breakfast & Bingo!; https://go.evvnt.com/1152958-0.
Catalyst Ministries' Be A Catalyst Dinner Hosts USA TODAY's Woman of the Year on 9/15/22 in Heyworth; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 15, The Hesed House Venue, 3637 N. 1600 E. Road, Heyworth; $50; Catalyst Ministries Hosts USA TODAY's Woman of the Year Ashleigh S. Chapman for Annual Be A Catalyst Dinner at the Hesed House in Heyworth; https://go.evvnt.com/1271777-1.
FRIENDS OF WARNER LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sept. 16, Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N. Quincy St., Clinton; 217-935-5174; Used Book Sale to support Vespasian Warner Library;
Educator Workshop; 6-7 p.m.; Sept. 16, University Galleries, 11 Uptown Circle, Normal; Free; Join University Galleries staff for an educator workshop inspired by Jess T. Dugan’s exhibition, “I want you to know my story.”; https://go.evvnt.com/1264266-0.
Hee Haw Tribute Show with Marcia Shelton; 7 p.m., Sept. 16; Bement Country Opry, 201 N. State St., Monticello; doors open at 6 p.m.; $10 per person; dinner served before shows at 5 p.m.; 217-778-0990.
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A former employee at the Rivian plant in Normal has filed a complaint in federal court saying she was sexually harassed at work. Details:
County officials said a 37-year-old Bloomington man was hit and killed by a motorcycle Friday near Veterans Parkway and Empire Street.
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A 59-year-old man has been identified as one of two people killed in a home explosion Saturday morning in north rural LaSalle.
Authorities are investigating after a house explosion in rural LaSalle claimed two lives on Saturday.
Hudson police and wildlife officials are looking into a possible sighting of a cougar in the village, but are not yet sure it was the rare animal.
There were bright spots to Illinois State's defeat.
Hundreds lined the streets from downtown Bloomington to Miller Park for the Labor Day parade on Monday morning, despite overcast skies.
The Bloomington Fire Department responded to a garage fire Saturday morning in southeast Bloomington.
A portion of Uptown Circle and Broadway will be signed "no parking" after midnight and closed at 8 a.m. Saturday.
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