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Students camp and protest for Palestine in ISU quad, potential university involvement
NORMAL, Ill. – Students of Illinois State University have joined other campuses across the country as they protest their university’s potential involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At approximately 12:30 p.m. yesterday the group, “Students for Justice in Palestine ISU,” began protesting as they set up several tents, posters...
Longtime local radio host Scott Laughlin dies
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Scott Laughlin, a longtime local radio broadcaster, died Tuesday after a several-year-long fight against cancer. He was 65. Laughlin had a 40-year radio career, with 14 years at WBNQ and 19 years at WJBC. He retired in 2019 after he was diagnosed with cancer. “I...
ISU sent written warning to protesters to follow school policies
ISU sent written warning to protesters to follow school policies.
Bloomington mayor discusses state of the city
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe delivered his State of the City Address at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. It’s on the May 1 to kickoff the city’s fiscal year. Bloomington saw improvements with the newly established Arts and Entertainment Department, the BCPA...
Normal’s Pizza Payaa places 9th in international pizza competition
Pizza Payaa, a local restaurant known for its iconic pizza, recently placed ninth in an International Pizza Competition in Vegas for Detroit-style pizza. Adam Elpayaa, the owner of Pizza Payaa, competed against 500 contestants, taking home the 14th place win in pan pizzas overall. Inspired by his passion for food,...
Gov. Pritzker, Rivian to announce ‘expanded Illinois investment’ on Thursday
NORMAL (25News Now) - An announcement is expected Thursday afternoon in which electric vehicle maker Rivian and Gov. JB Pritzker will announce what the governor’s office says is an “expanded Illinois investment.”. Although no details about the investment are being released, two reliable sources told 25News on March...
Bloomington Fire Dept. wants community input
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The Bloomington Fire Department announced the launch of a new Community Engagement Survey on Wednesday. According to a City of Bloomington news release, the fire department wants to more proactive with community needs. Fire Chief Cory Matheny said, “At the Bloomington Fire Department, we believe...
Semi-trailer destroyed in fire at Rivian plant loading dock
NORMAL (25News Now) - A semi-trailer is destroyed, an adjacent semi-trailer was damaged, and the exterior of the Rivian building above the loading dock area has moderate heat and smoke damage to the outside of it after a semi-trailer caught fire Monday. Normal Fire Public Information Officer Matt Swaney says...
5 Illinois cities ranked as the worst to get stoned in the U.S.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — According to a new study, Rockford ranks as the 10th worst city in the U.S. in which to get high, with Illinois cities claiming 5 of the 10 worst spots. Illinois legalized the recreational use of cannabis in 2020. Legal cannabis sales in the state set a new annual record in […]
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