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Mel K

@tensionissues.bsky.social

Come scream next week. 6pm Miller Park #bloomingtonnormal #blono #bloomingtonil

June 1, 2026 at 12:41 AM

Chris

@seamripper.bsky.social

#nokings #50501 #BloomingtonNormal

June 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Joel Dilley

@okiedharmabum.bsky.social

So many great signs and humans holding them today! #NoKings #BloomingtonNormal

October 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM

Joel Dilley

@okiedharmabum.bsky.social

Immensely proud that my community showed up today! #NoKings #CentralIllinois #BloomingtonNormal

October 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Alexis Jones

@alexisjojo.bsky.social

I'm so excited to see this on Saturday!

#uptownnormal #blono #anidifranco #righteousbabe #bloomingtonnormal

January 29, 2025 at 3:56 AM

Mel K

@tensionissues.bsky.social

#bloomingtonnormal #blono
#handsoffblo #handsoff #illinois #centralillinois #april19th #protest #dumptrump

A flyer that reads:
AMERICA HAS NO KINGS

APRIL 19TH PROTEST

Where: BCPA: 600 E. North St. Bloomington, IL 61701 *in front of building (non-obstructive)

When: Starts @ 12:00 p.m.

Why?: This protest is a community led effort to continue the momentum that was brought to our town during the April 5th protest

Who: Bring yourself, friends, family, neighbors! Let's grow the movement!

A BLO-NO LED MOVEMENT

THIS IS A PEACEFUL EVENT

April 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM

Megan Bolton

@mego666.bsky.social

Whoever thought to put muffins in ice cream? Theo's in Bloomington, IL!

Lemon poppyseed muffin small batch ice cream in a perfectly simple waffle cone. 🤌

#icecream #theos #bloomingtonillinois #bloomingtonnormal #wafflecone #mural #art #kindness

May 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM

Amtrak Status Bot (UNOFFICIAL)

@amtrak-status.paxex.aero

AMTRAK Lincoln Service (307) CHI->STL [2026-09-20] Alert:
Temporary Hold: As of 9:44 PM CT Train 307 will hold at BloomingtonNormal (BNL) due to a temporary hold that was placed on the tracks by municipal services.

September 21, 2026 at 2:53 AM

Bobzbay Books

@bobzbay.bsky.social

A close friend/customer baked 3 dozen cupcakes + 3 trays of brownies for my birthday. Come in and get some free sweets #bloomingtonnormal 💖

A Birds Eye view of a tray of vanilla cupcakes with pink/purple sprinkles. There is a handwritten sign that says “funfetti cupcakes FREE take one!”

July 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM

Normal Gadgets

@normalgadgets.bsky.social

Did you know Normal Gadgets repairs TVs?

If your TV has no picture, no sound, or a failing backlight, it may not be time to replace it. Our technicians can diagnose the problem and determine whether a repair can bring it back to life. Get back to normal

#NormalGadgets #TVRepair #BloomingtonNormal

September 17, 2026 at 8:23 PM

Thaddeus Art

@peterthaddeusart.bsky.social

If you need to break free from the ordinary and be part of something fabulous this weekend, I highly recommend Bloomington-Normal Pridefest this Saturday! My art booth is on Main Street across from The Bistro! Saturday 4pm-11pm 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🎨🍑#bloomingtonnormal #lgbtqart #queerartist #pride #thaddeusart

July 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Chris

@seamripper.bsky.social

Gotta love the introverts coming out to protest. #nokings #50501 #BloomingtonNormal

June 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM

CU Art Pop-Ups

@cuartpopups.bsky.social

POP! Spring Art Market
Saturday, April 19, 10am-4pm
5959 N 1100 East Road, Shirley IL
Pop in, peruse, and pick up a new piece of art from our talented and fun line up of potters, printers, painters, artists and makers

artistsofthecorn.com

#artmarket #bloomingtonnormal #midestart #illinoisartists

April 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Normal Gadgets

@normalgadgets.bsky.social

Looking for great tech without the brand-new price? 📱💻📺

Normal Gadgets sells gently used smartphones, tablets, laptops and TVs that have been carefully inspected and are ready for a new home.

♻️ Save money.

📍 Normal Gadgets

#ShopLocal #BloomingtonNormal #CentralIllinois #TechDeals

September 15, 2026 at 2:53 PM

Mel K

@tensionissues.bsky.social

Hey blono, come scream with me.
#bloomingtonnormal #blono #Bloomingtonil #normalil

Flyer that reads: Scream Club Bloomington -Normal. Let it out. Join us at the bridge at Miller Park. Meet at 7pm, scream at 7:15. Sunday the 10th and every Sunday after.

July 31, 2025 at 12:10 AM

Normal Gadgets

@normalgadgets.bsky.social

Company celebrity!

#illinois #bloomington #normal #bloomingtonnormal #centralillinois #isu #illinoisstate #techrepair #normalgadgets #normaltechrepair #bloomingtonil #normalil #repairshop #fyp #viral #explore #gadgetrepair
#goat

October 31, 2025 at 2:02 AM

Bobzbay Books

@bobzbay.bsky.social

#bloomingtonnormal this is tomorrow! Find us both on campus in the afternoon and in the evening at the Normal Theater slinging books on behalf of @victoriachang.bsky.social

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