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The union that represents hockey players on the Bloomington Bison and other ECHL teams said it plans to go on strike starting Friday, alleging the league violated federal labor law during contract negotiations. The ECHL says players will lose their housing, medical benefits and pay if they do.

Head coach Phillip Barski said the team has recruited some new defensive players who can move the puck, helping to create a more well-rounded team.

The City of Bloomington is a finalist for a three-year, $120,000 grant to provide free concerts in downtown Bloomington. Awards are decided by a community vote, open until Sept. 15.

Bloomington city leaders plan to implement a multi-faceted strategy aimed at addressing vacant properties throughout the city over the next several years.

The Bloomington Bison hockey team missed the playoffs in its first season, but coach and General Manager Phillip Barski said he senses momentum heading into the second season next year, on the ice and off, in a growing fan base.

The ice rink at Grossinger Motors Arena is back in service after an issue postponed Friday night’s Bloomington Bison game.

Heading into the second half of their debut season, the Bloomington Bison have put themselves in position for a potential playoff berth.

The City of Bloomington’s Arts & Entertainment Department announced that November of this year was the Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts's most successful month in the venue's history.

REO Speedwagon, the American rock band with Central Illinois roots, plans to stop touring at the end of the year. Their final show in the region, with opening act Loverboy, was Saturday at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington.

The city's annual Thanksgiving farmers market is moving to the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts this year.