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Bloomington, Illinois Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Bloomington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Know anything about Bloomington’s unsolved homicides? Here’s who to contact
  • How Lee’s power plays lifted Bloomington Bison over the Komets
  • Why is Bloomington among Illinois’ biggest job losers this year?

Also on today's calendar: Shop the Craft Fair. Handmade finds and a neighborhood worth exploring this Saturday in Channahon. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Illinois election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Vote by mail or absentee | Early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Co-defendant in Witty murder case pleads guilty (herald-review.com) — A co-defendant in a Decatur murder case has pleaded guilty, while investigators are again drawing attention to several unsolved killings and suspicious deaths tied to Bloomington and nearby communities. Local readers are urged to share any information with Bloomington Police or Crime Stoppers, with rewards available in several long-running cases involving children and adults.
   

• Bloomington rides Lee's power play goals to win over Komets (journalgazette.net) — Bloomington hockey fans saw Bison forward Chongmin Lee bury two power-play goals in a 4-1 home win over the Fort Wayne Komets at Grossinger Motors Arena. Strong goaltending from Isaac Poulter and a stifling defense helped Bloomington hand Fort Wayne its first regulation loss in the city since the Bison joined the league in 2024.
   

• Unemployment Rate Down for Most Metros in September (illinois.gov) — New state labor data show that while unemployment fell in most Illinois metro areas over the past year, the Bloomington area actually lost about 1,500 nonfarm jobs, a 1.6% decline. Local readers should note that Bloomington is among the hardest-hit metros, even as places like Champaign-Urbana, Lake County, and Peoria notch modest job gains.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I saw earlier A tuxedo cat was missing.
    I am on Parker Avenue and we saw a little kitty. We did feed him or her. I’m wondering if it’s the same (Nextdoor White Oak and Hovey)
  • Just a heads up, around 7:40am this morning there was a woman wearing a dark blue zip up hoodie, burgundy leggings,(maybe jeggings) short black hair, tennis shoes with a black almost choker necklace and a black backpack.
    She walked through my yard and tried to open the garage door. When she realized it was locked, she just stood around. My boyfriend went out and asked… (Nextdoor Franklin Park)
  • Vonachen Group posted a job opening for General Cleaner in Bloomington. Apply here.
  • Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager - Franchise in Bloomington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomington here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Carle Health and McLean County Unit 5 Schools partner to host vaccination clinic for 5 to 11 age group (centralillinoisproud.com)
  • Carle Normal on College closed ‘until further notice' after building damaged (centralillinoisproud.com)
  • Penguin Project of McLean County features debut grown-up cast in a show packed with spooky, silly fun (wglt.org)

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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: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" — It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bloomington

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