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BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The Center for Human Services in Bloomington received a $9 million state grant to build a new apartment complex. A four-story apartment building will be built on Martin Luther King Drive on the west side of Bloomington for low-income residents and those with mental health issues.

Heyworth High School senior Nick Feather has committed to Illinois State men's basketball as a preferred walk-on, he announced via X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday. The 6-foot-8, 260-pound forward was an Illinois Basketball Coaches Association All-State Third Team member, surpassing 1,000 career points during his senior year with the Hornets.

Lincoln Memorial Garden has been a cherished outdoor space for generations of families, and this summer LMG will unveil its largest installation in nearly 60 years: The Children's Woodland Garden. This natural playscape is located just beyond the nature center, which was also upgraded over the winter to include a large, shaded deck with picnic tables that overlooks the upper play area. Visitors are invited to picnic on the deck or simply sit back and enjoy a respite from the sun as they take in peaceful views of the lake.

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of May 10-12, curated by WGLT's Lauren Warnecke. You can find more coverage on our Datebook - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WGLT's Weekend Scoop email newsletter, which goes out every Friday. Can you knit it? Yarn enthusiasts...

McLean County school districts are on the front lines of the battle against youth homelessness, but school officials say access to education is always the top priority. It’s not the school’s charge to shelter unhoused students in the district. Unit 5 spokesperson Dayna Brown told WGLT that’s just...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Stevenson Elementary School in Bloomington had its dismissal delayed on Tuesday due to reported gunshots in the area. According to a letter sent to Stevenson families, the school activated its Secure Classrooms Protocol due to the reports of gunshots. All the doors to the school were locked but otherwise, classes continued as usual.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Several communities across Central Illinois are canceling or delaying their monthly tornado siren testing as weather conditions on Tuesday could turn severe. The Macon County Emergency Management Agency said it was canceling its testing on Tuesday, along with Clinton and DeWitt County. The St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District also canceled its […]

PEORIA (25News Now) - Our forecast will remain active through much of the next week as on-and-off storm chances continue along with warmer than average temperatures. If you were not able to enjoy some of the warmer and dry weather Sunday, take full advantage today as Monday will be on of the few quiet days this week. Apart from a stray shower or two early this morning, our Monday will trend dry under partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 70′s. Storm chances will arrive early Tuesday morning as a complex of showers and storms work its way eastward today from the Great Plains. This system is expected to continue into the morning commute hours before we see a bit of dry time. Additional showers and storms will be possible during the afternoon into the evening. An isolated strong to severe storm will be possible at this time capable of producing a brief spin-up tornado, isolated large hail and damaging winds. A level 1 out of 5 risk (Marginal Risk) is in place area wide for Tuesday. The limiting factor will be how long our morning storms last and how much the atmosphere will be able to recover. Another system will bring another chance from scattered strong to severe storms Wednesday. A Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5) along and south of Route 17. A Level 3 Risk is in place in areas along and south of Lincoln. All severe weather hazards are on the table Wednesday and will likely be the day to watch as it has the greatest risk for severe weather locally this week. Make sure to tune in this morning for the latest 10 Day First Alert Forecast!

An affordable housing project near the lakeshore is getting ready to take a big step forward. (May 7, 2024)

NORMAL (25News Now) -The Kiwanis Club of Bloomington is selling flowers for Mother’s Day at the Shoppes at College Hills in Normal so kids can go to camp this summer. This is the 15th year for the fundraiser. The organization is selling bouquets through Saturday. Prices for flowers and...

Residents of Bloomington have been put on high alert after reports surfaced of a telephone scam in which callers fraudulently identified themselves as Chief Hodges of the local police department. The scammers, employing a variety of claims such as following up on a court document, addressing court dates, or discussing police or FTC reports, seek personal information under pretenses, according to the Bloomington Police Department, MN.