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Grammy-winning Christian and pop music icon Amy Grant will perform in Washington
Over a four-decade career, Grant has sold more than 30 million albums and garnered six Grammy Awards and 26 Dove Awards. The Augusta, Georgia, native has been called the “Queen of Christian Pop.” Among her crossover hits are "The Next Time I Fall," a duet with Peter Cetera, and "Baby Baby." Both reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Marquette Heights stone sign tipped over
MARQUETTE HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) — The Marquette Heights stone sign welcoming residents and visitors was toppled sometime Friday night. Traffic lights near the sign were also knocked over. It is unknown when the sign originally collapsed and the cause of it. THIS STORY WILL BE UPDATED.
25 Sports High School Saturday- April 27, 2024
(25News Now) - In Soccer, Normal Community continued their sizzling season with another win today. In lacrosse, Washington and Dunlap both had big wins. In baseball and softball, Morton swept their doubleheader. And in track, tonight was the annual Morton Distance gala with runners from all over Illinois. You can...
Tazewell County Board member steps down after being appointed in 2022
Sierra Smith has stepped down from her seat on the Tazewell County Board. “I am forever grateful for the opportunity to get to serve on the board for the past two years. I am so honored to have been appointed and elected into this position,” Smith wrote in her resignation letter. “This has truly been an unforgettable learning experience for me, and I am thankful for the mentors that poured into me during my time here.” ...
Bloomington resident receives governor’s award
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) –On Thursday, Joe Wilson was recognized as the “Outstanding Senior Volunteer” for the Illinois North Central Region. He received this recognition at the 14th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. According to his nomination, Wilson retired after a lifetime as a construction worker with...
Pekin woman dead after an industrial accident at Case IH in Goodfield
GOODFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — A Pekin woman was pronounced dead Tuesday after being struck by a forklift, the Woodford County Coroner said on Wednesday. Lisa M. Hofmann, 40, was struck by the forklift shortly before 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. She was pronounced dead at about 11 a.m. A preliminary autopsy indicated multiple blunt-force trauma injuries. Toxicology tests, as required, will be performed.
INtegRIty Counseling: 10 years serving the uninsured and underinsured
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — On April 1, INtegRIty Counseling celebrated 10 years of business. Luella and Don Mahannah co-founded the non-profit. INtegRIty offers pay-what-you-can counseling sessions. From the front desk to the counselors, INtegRIty operates with volunteers. “Don and I are still full-time volunteers. So, we have been kind...
Tazewell County man’s birthdays gains national attention as he turns 106
GREEN VALLEY (25News Now) - Making it to the century club is rare for many, but for a Tazewell County man, he beat those odds years ago. On Thursday, May 2, Dick Lohness of Green Valley will turn 106, and he has a special birthday tradition that gets national attention. Every year, Lohnes receives birthday cards across the nation; the tradition started on his 100th birthday.
Local organization hosts free swimming classes for kids
MCLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) -With summer break right around the corner, many kids and families are planning to head to the pool!. More than 100 kids took part in the Bloomington-Normal Chapter’s Jack and Jill’s Swim Water Safety Event Saturday at the YMCA in McLean County. According to...
Normal Police report a notable rise in crime, crashes in 2023
Crime reports jumped 24% in Normal last year. According to the department’s annual report posted online, assault and battery incidents were up 29%, thefts rose 33%, and car burglaries jumped 53%. Drug offenses increased 32% while sexual assaults, firearms and weapons offenses also increased but at lower rates. Police...
WMBD Sports Recap: April 27, 2024
PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Morton high school baseball swept a double against Streator Saturday afternoon 7-1, 6-4 to move to 16-3 on the season. The second win of the afternoon was Coach Jesse Crawford’s 300th career win. Illinois Wesleyan softball stayed atop the CCIW standings with a senior...
Eye Opener 4/28/2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– Wake up and take a look at some of our top stories of the last week in our Eye Opener. Infectious diseases conference kicks off at ISU; speakers talk about need for vaccines. Hundreds of people gathered at Illinois State University to attend the state’s annual...
Bloomington Optimist Club Honors Local Police Officer and Civilian Staff Member for Exceptional Service
The Bloomington Optimist Club recently announced their picks for the 2024 Respect for Law Officer of the Year and Civilian Staff Member of the Year awards, shining a light on those who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and respect in the line of duty. This year's accolades went to BPD Officer Andy Plant and Civilian Staff Member Michelle Martinsen for their exceptional service, according to the City of Bloomington.
Former Illinois forward sticking around Big Ten for final season
Former Illinois forward Luke Goode announced Friday that he is transferring to Indiana, remaining in the Big Ten for his final season of eligibility. Goode entered the portal on Monday, quickly finding a new home in Bloomington. The 6-foot-7, 210-pound athlete is from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and he’ll live out a chance to play for his favorite childhood team. Wisconsin was reportedly interested in acquiring Goode from the portal, but once again came up empty. Goode was a four-star athlete coming out of high school, joining Brad Underwood’s squad in 2021. He spent four seasons with Illinois, most recently averaging 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 39% from deep in 2023-2024. The Badgers haven’t added a player from the portal after losing eight players as transfers following the 2023-2024 campaign. All Roads Lead HOME!! ⚪️🔴 @IndianaMBB pic.twitter.com/kpwWsk4fH3 — Luke Goode (@lukegoode10) April 26, 2024
'We're still open': PATH steps away from regional role leading homeless services
PATH Crisis Center in Bloomington is “stepping away” from its role leading a regional homeless services program called the Central Illinois Continuum of Care [CICoC], the nonprofit’s interim CEO and executive director told WGLT. The program is run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...
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