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State volleyball recap for Nov. 13, 2026: Tri-Valley advances to championship, IB to play for third

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Tri-Valley will play for some school history on Saturday. The Vikings won their first ever volleyball state semifinal match in three sets over Richmond-Burton on Friday at CEFCU Arena. Tri-Valley’s 25-17, 20-25, 25-19 win sends the team to the class 2A state championship Saturday at 1:55 p.m. Presley Shanahan had 10 […]

Normal, IL · 23h

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Developer Hoping to Purchase Bloomington Mall Hires VP

The company that is proposing to buy Eastland Mall in Bloomington, raze it and build outdoor shopping has hired a new development vice president. The deal to buy the 53-acre site for more than $11 million is subject to approval by Bloomington city officials but has not drawn opposition. The...

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Uptown Normal underpass project makes progress

The $40 million Underpass project in Uptown Normal, which began on September 30, 2025, is continuing its utility relocation phase and is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2028.

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A first for National Council of Negro Women in Bloomington-Normal history

The National Council of Negro Women is scheduled to hold its first Bloomington-Normal chapter induction ceremony during a sell-out luncheon on November 14.

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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McLean County Board approves $150 million budget, lowers tax rate

The McLean County Board on Thursday approved a $150 million budget, increasing spending by $5.9 million but lowering the property tax rate for the third time in three years. The budget will lower the county’s property tax rate to its lowest level in 20 years, largely due to a 6.72% increase in the county’s equalized assessed valuation. The tax rate will drop from $0.83 to $0.81 per $100 assessed valuation, amounting to a decrease of $15.86 for the owner of a $255,000 home. However, because of the increases in valuation, some homeowners may not see a decrease in their actual county tax bill.

Mclean County, IL · 1d

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IHSA Playoffs: Week Three Preview

NORMAL, Ill. — The quarterfinal round of the IHSA playoffs is set to kick off this weekend, with two teams in the Bloomington-Normal area still fighting for a state championship. The Normal Community Ironmen (11-0) match up against 2025 State Champion Brother Rice (9-2). The Ironmen defeated Kenwood by...

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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium

Oakwood, IL · 2d

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House fire in Decatur displaces family of four; cause under investigation

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Two children and two adults have been displaced after a house fire in Decatur Wednesday night. At approximately 9 p.m. on Nov. 11, the Decatur Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 1000 block of East Main Street. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke conditions from both the […]

Decatur, IL · 2d

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Illinois State Redbirds at Saint Louis Billikens: Saturday Preview

The Illinois State Redbirds and the Saint Louis Billikens meet on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The post Illinois State Redbirds at Saint Louis Billikens: Saturday Preview appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Normal, IL · 11h

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Five area schools play in state football quarterfinal games Saturday

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Five area high schools are playing in football state quarterfinal playoff games Saturday. In class 7A, unbeaten Normal Community (11-0) hosts second-ranked Chicago Brother Rice. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Normal West can make school history with a win at Wheaton Warrenville South in the class 6A playoffs. A victory […]

Normal, IL · 19h

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Fifth Force rules at regional trivia bowl

There is nothing trivial about Twin City Trivia, an annual competition that challenges trivia teams across central Illinois to match their wits and collective wisdom for prizes and a coveted trophy. The big event was held Saturday, Nov. 7, at Smash House Bar and Restaurant on Normal’s east side, where 25 teams — including two Springfield teams — gathered to face off.

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Parents, students happy with rebuilt home for Bloomington Career Academy and D87's early learning school

The public got its first look at a completed Willie G. and Gloria Brown Education Center Wednesday. District 87 purchased the building on Oakland Avenue from State Farm in 2024. It then became the home of the Bloomington Career Academy [BCA] and the Sarah Raymond School of Early Learning. District 87 renamed the building after two Bloomington High School graduates. Willie Brown retired from State Farm in 2009, having worked in the building now named after him.

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Bloomington offering up to $25,000 in grants for local projects

The city of Bloomington has launched the Making Life Better Microgrant Program, offering up to $25,000 for local projects focused on areas such as workforce development, housing, and community engagement.

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Lutz Road improvements celebrated at Luther Oaks

A dedication ceremony was held at Luther Oaks in Bloomington to commemorate the improvement of Lutz Road and the development of Wittenberg Woods Park, efforts led by resident Laura Baue.

Bloomington, IL · 21h

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Matters, Redbirds add three for 2027 season

Head coachAllie Matters and Illinois State volleyball added high school seniors Charlie Fleegle, Kyla Ramler and Ruthley “Soso” Marin on Wednesday’s National Signing Day. “It’s an impressive class,” Matters said following Wednesday’s practice. “I’m excited about the three of them, and they’re all juiced up about what...

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B-N labor leaders support data centers built with community-minded regulation, union labor

McLean County residents have shared their opposition to hyperscale data centers, and they were a major issue in the recent midterm elections. But one group in particular stands to gain from their construction: labor unions. In a report from the Illinois Economic Police Institute, a group which advocates for "data...

Mclean County, IL · 1d

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One final whistle: Redbirds’ season ends in semifinal heartbreak

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois State women's soccer fell 1-0 to Southern Illinois in the Missouri Valley Conference semifinals, bringing its postseason journey and hard-fought season to a close. Rylann Law had the first quality scoring opportunity of the match in the 27th minute. Her shot was on target, but...

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Normal West Nolan Howe is a leader and captain and 2-point specialist for the Wildcats

PEORIA (25News Now) - Nolan Howe dreamed of being QB1 at Normal West. Instead, he’s thrived as the 2-point QB and all around player and leader for the Wildcats!. Get 25NewsStreaming on your smart TV — it’s free and easy. Watch live newscasts, recent newscasts, top news stories, updated forecasts, local sports highlights, and exclusive content. Search “WEEK 25 News” to install.

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Donations still needed for Home Sweet Home Ministries’s ‘Big Give’

Home Sweet Home Ministries is seeking donations, including turkey cards and traditional food items, to provide Thanksgiving meals for 1,500 families.

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