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Rt. 47 in Livingston Co. blocked as crews fight fire

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) –Part of Route 47 in Livingston County is closed while firefighters battle a fire in the area. While details remain limited at this time, the Forest Illinois Fire Department asks that community members avoid Route 47, between County Road 500N and County Road 600N. Fire officials expect to be on the […]

Livingston County, IL · 2d

High School On SI

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Illinois High School Football Final Scores - November 6

Check out the final scores from Friday night's Illinois high school football action across the Prairie State

Normal, IL · 7h

WMBD/WYZZ

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Six people injured in Bloomington mass shooting released from hospital

Six of eight people injured in a mass shooting that killed one person at a Halloween party in Bloomington have been released from the hospital.

Bloomington, IL · 1d

WMBD/WYZZ

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BPD continues search for Bloomington shooter, nearly a week after one was killed

Bloomington police are continuing their search for the suspect responsible for a fatal November 1st shooting that left one woman dead and eight others injured at a Halloween party.

Bloomington, IL · 14h

fairburynews.net

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City okays agreement with PC

The City of Fairbury has approved an annexation agreement with the Prairie Central school district. The agreement is to annex property where the new elementary school is going into the city limits. This was authorized during Wednesday’s regular Fairbury City Council meeting with Alderman Bill Schmidgall making the motion.

Fairbury, IL · 2d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Normal police officer retires after 27 years of service

The Normal Police Department announced the retirement of Officer Ryan Ritter after more than 27 years of service.

Normal, IL · 13h

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Mayor Koos says there's been a 'lot of chatter' but no active interest in granny flats in Normal

Mayor Chris Koos said he expects the Town of Normal will have new zoning rules in place by the end of the year to help address the housing shortage, though proposals are not likely to significantly expand the housing supply. One proposal would allow for accessory dwelling units [ADUs] known...

Normal, IL · 1d

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City manager says Bloomington paid 'a lot of money' settling police misconduct allegations. It would have been pricier to fight it

The City of Bloomington’s settlement agreement with two DoorDash drivers who alleged police misconduct in a lawsuit was for a peculiar amount of money. WGLT previously reported the city gave $25,000 to each of the two plaintiffs, but we rounded up. The agreement more precisely awards the men $24,999.99...

Bloomington, IL · 14h

WMBD/WYZZ

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Scammers target families of those jailed in McLean County

The McLean County Sheriff's Office warned residents about scammers impersonating jail employees to demand payments from the families of recently arrested individuals.

Mclean County, IL · 1d

Daily Leader

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Pontiac home for sale has hardwood floors and original woodwork

Address: 711 N. Mill St., Pontiac Property description: This three-bedroom, one-bathroom bungalow built in 1934 has hardwood floors, original woodwork and built-in cabinetry. It has 1,318 square feet of living space. The formal dining room includes a buffet. The living room has an electric fireplace and custom shelving. There is additional space on the second level with a partially finished walk-up attic; a full, unfinished basement; a screened-in front porch; and a covered back deck. Outside, there is a concrete driveway and a pergola. The seller is providing a home warranty. Asking price: $164,500 Listing agent: Lisa Martin, Panno Realty, 815-674-4007 About this series Each week, we feature a unique property for sale in the area. Have a property you'd like to see featured? Email newsroom@pontiacdailyleader.com and put "on the market" in the subject line. Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor to the Pontiac Daily Leader. This article originally appeared on Pontiac Daily Leader: Pontiac home for sale has hardwood floors and original woodwork

Pontiac, IL · 2d

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Former Chiddix Junior High teacher likely to take a plea deal in first of two grooming cases

The first of two men who taught at Chiddix Junior High and were charged with misconduct with minors appears set to take a plea deal. Prosecutors said they've reached a tentative agreement with former Chiddix teacher Brandon Knapp, 44, during a hearing Thursday in McLean County court. That's after a previously scheduled trial date was taken off the calendar.

Mclean County, IL · 1d

25newsnow.com

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Joshua Crockett makes history in McLean County, promises changes to clerk’s office

MCLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - Joshua Crockett is preparing to take over as McLean County Clerk after a historic Election Day victory, becoming the first Democrat elected to a countywide office in 44 years. Crockett defeated incumbent Republican Kathy Michael in Tuesday’s midterm election, marking a political shift in a...

Mclean County, IL · 2d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Former Chiddix teacher to appear in court later this month on grooming charges

A hearing for former Chiddix teacher Brandon Knapp, who faces two counts of grooming, was continued, with his next court appearance scheduled for November 20th.

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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IHSA Playoffs Round Two Preview

NORMAL, Ill. — Round two of the IHSA playoffs will be taking place this Friday and Saturday as Bloomington-Normal still has two teams in the area competing for a state title. Normal Community High School will host 7-3 Kenwood on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The Ironmen defeated Edwardsville by...

Normal, IL · 1d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Normal considers housing code changes to help housing crisis

The Normal Town Council met Monday night to discuss proposed housing code amendments aimed at allowing non-conforming multifamily units to remain and permitting new accessory dwelling units to address the local housing crisis.

Normal, IL · 2d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Woodford County Sheriff’s Office warns of unpaid toll scam

The Woodford County Sheriff's Office warned the public on Thursday about a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming drivers have unpaid tolls.

Woodford County, IL · 1d

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Illinois Man Gets 13 Years for Fiery Crash That Killed Columbia Woman, 70

An Illinois man has been sentenced to 13 years after a 2024 crash on the Highway 54 bypass near Mexico, Missouri, killed a 70-year-old Columbia woman and sent both vehicles up in flames. Tyler W. Herman, of Bloomington, Illinois, was driving while intoxicated when his pickup truck slammed into an SUV driven by Mary L. Piper, authorities say.

Mexico, MO · 1d

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Healthcare leader worries many in McLean County could lose Medicaid coverage next year

A local healthcare leader is sounding the alarm about planned changes to work requirements for Medicaid slated to take place in January. Following Tuesday's midterm election win, Gov. JB Pritzker is joining him, calling on the next Congress "to deliver urgent relief to Illinoisans" who may be in danger of losing that medical safety net.

Mclean County, IL · 2d

wglt.org

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McLean County voters deny tax increases, funding for Dale Township firefighters

McLean County voters rejected three ballot questions that sought to raise taxes to prevent cutbacks on staffing in the Dale Township Fire Protection District. In Tuesday’s midterm election, unofficial results showed all three ballots referendums were rejected by a margin of 47 to 120 votes, or an average of 56.81%.

Mclean County, IL · 2d

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Normal West has its eyes on Pekin: while taking things ‘one game at a time”

After a dominant offensive performance against Chatham Glenwood in round 1, Normal West is focused on the Pekin Dragons, who come to Wildcat Stadium on Friday, Nov. 6 for the second round of the IHSA playoffs. The offense for West is rolling, putting up 622 total yards of offense against...

Normal, IL · 1d