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šŸŒ± How Bloomington residents can get a free smoke alarm installed

Bloomington, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Bloomington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Bloomington residents can get a free smoke alarm installed
  • Want to connect with other career-focused women in Bloomington?
  • Which rising country stars hit Bloomingtonā€™s Tailgates N' Tallboys in June?

Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 74, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Red Cross installs free smoke alarms in Bloomington homes (centralillinoisproud.com) ā€” Free 10-year smoke alarms are being installed in Bloomington homes through the American Red Cross ā€œSound the Alarmā€ campaign, sponsored by State Farm. Residents in the Twin Cities can also request alarms and help with escape plans from local fire departments or by signing up online.
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2. 2026 - Women Elevate Women (businessdailynetwork.com) ā€” Career-oriented women in Bloomington can join the McLean County Chamberā€™s Women Elevate Women group, meeting monthly at Gateway Foundation on Hershey Road. The no-fee lunchtime sessions, plus periodic afternoon socials, focus on networking, sharing challenges, and supporting professional growth among local women members.
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3. The Red Clay Strays Officially Announce Third Studio Album, 'Grateful,' Release 'Demons In Your Choir' (whiskeyriff.com) ā€” Bloomington music fans can catch The Red Clay Strays at Tailgates N' Tallboys on June 21, part of a major national tour. The fast-rising country band just announced their third studio album, ā€œGrateful,ā€ arriving June 5, and released a new single, ā€œDemons In Your Choir,ā€ that leans heavily into their gospel-influenced sound.
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4. Easterseals Central Illinois telethon continues on WMBD-TV for day 4 (centralillinoisproud.com) ā€” Bloomingtonā€™s Easterseals location is in the spotlight as the 2026 Easterseals Central Illinois Community Rally telethon continues on WMBD-TV, raising funds for local children and families. The Timber Pointe Outdoor Center is also hiring summer staff and welcoming donations to support inclusive camp programs.
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5. Local hockey teams struggle in road playoff games Thursday (centralillinoisproud.com) ā€” Bloomington hockey fans just watched the Bison drop their ECHL playoff opener 4ā€“1 in Toledo, managing only 16 shots despite a historic first postseason goal from Cooper Moore. The series isnā€™t over, though, with Game 2 set for Saturday in Ohio as Bloomington looks to even things up.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I removed a dead, short haired grey cat off of Empire across from Lowes today.
    Not chipped. If you are missing a cat please know that it has been taken care of. (Nextdoor Lincolnwood & Holiday Knolls)
  • I need suggestions on someone that can take a look at my dishwasher.
    I have an error code and donā€™t know how to remove it to satisfy the error. Urgent request!!! (Nextdoor SWBRA)
  • Saia, Inc. posted a job opening for PT Dockworker - Bloomington, IL in Bloomington. Apply here.
  • Bloomington IL School District 87 posted a job opening for Cheer Assistant Coach, Winter in Bloomington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomington here.

Ok Bloomington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)
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