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Midwest Food Bank sending disaster relief to Texas and Nebraska
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Midwest Food Bank in Morton is sending disaster relief to Nebraska and Texas. A tornado in Omaha, Nebraska, and severe flooding in East Texas, has left many in need of food, supplies and shelter. Midwest Food Bank partnered with The Salvation Army to get 1,000...
‘So proud of you guys’ A look inside IWU’s CCIW dominance as they prepare for the national tournament
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois (WMBD) – The Titans left no doubt why they were the number one seed in the Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin, winning three games in three days to punch their ticket to the national tournament. IWU took down archrival Millikin 4-2 in the CCIW championship game in...
The National Weather Service addresses storm anxiety with educational initiative
(25News Now) - In the wake of recent severe weather outbreaks, many individuals could be experiencing storm related anxiety and stress. With severe weather events becoming more frequent both locally and nationally, understanding and managing the emotional impact of these occurrences is increasingly important. The National Weather Service in Lincoln recently conducted a presentation focused on dealing with storm anxiety, emphasizing the importance of advanced preparation, education, and self-awareness.
Tour the Elegant Clover Lawn Mansion in Bloomington
Built by U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Davis for his wife Sarah, Clover Lawn is an elegant mansion nestled in the heart of Bloomington. Davis is known for being a long-time friend of Abraham Lincoln and also serving as a U.S. Senator from Illinois. The beautiful mansion welcomes people to tour its grounds and interior for an amazing visit to step back in time.
Woman dead following crash with vehicle on Route 24 in East Peoria
A vehicle vs. pedestrian crash early Wednesday morning caused the death of a 20-year-old woman along Illinois Route 24 in Tazewell County near the Illinois Central College campus. Illinois State Police said that at 5:05 a.m., troopers were called to the scene of a crash on Route 24 at Grosenbach Road just east of ICC. When they arrived, they found the pedestrian dead in the roadway. ...
Music in Mackinaw announces summer concert lineup
MACKINAW CITY — The 2024 Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert Series will return on July 4 with the Straits Area Concert Band. More concerts and performances are scheduled throughout the summer, featuring everything from bluegrass to classic rock to folk to gospel. Two comedy acts are also slated to perform. ...
Prep sports recap for May 10, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Senior Danika Frazier belted a tie-breaking, two-run homer in the fifth inning as visiting Olympia beat Illini Bluffs, 8-3, in high school softball on Friday. The Spartans trailed by three runs after the first inning but rallied to win and improve their record to 26-1-1 while establishing themselves as a state […]
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