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Scattered Thunderstorms of Which a Few Could Become Severe
Scattered thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into early this evening. A few of the storms could be severe, capable of producing large hail and locally damaging winds, particularly north of a Pontiac to Rensselaer line. The severe weather threat is primarily between noon and 7 PM.
Fly on over to the Butterfly Festival on June 1
This summer, our Illinois backyards and gardens will play host to over 150 distinct butterfly species. Among them reigns the monarch, cherished as Illinois' state butterfly. Embrace the enchantment of these delicate creatures and discover ways to nurture their habitats for continued existence at the Livingston County Butterfly Festival. Join us on June 1st, from 9 a.m. to Noon, at Block 59 in Humiston Riverside Park, Pontiac.
University of Illinois campus trying to address safety concerns over e-bikes and e-skateboards; Accidents not being tracked
Almost two years ago, Illinois State University administrator Adam Peck was hit by a bicycle. Four days later, he died of his injuries. Peck, the assistant vice president for student affairs, was walking through a plaza south of the university’s main quad in Normal when he was struck by the cyclist.
Heartland Theatre Company opens the 2024 10-Minute Play Festival next week
NORMAL – GHOSTS, Heartland Theatre Company’s 21st Anniversary of the 10-Minute Play Festival, opens Thursday, May 30, with a Pay-WhatYou-Can Preview. Performances continue through June 15 and are sponsored by Deanna Frautschi and Alan Bedell. The plays were selected from more than 600 submissions from around the world...
Travel issues expected in western suburbs as blowing dust moves into Chicago area ahead of potentially severe weather
A "significant weather alert" is in effect for several Chicago-area counties, bringing extremely hazardous travel conditions ahead of potentially severe weather in the region. Blowing dust can spark travel issues across many western suburbs, with winds of up to 45 miles per hour presenting problems, especially near fields that were recently plowed.
Normal Community teammate reports on the legacy of Ali Ince
PEORIA (25News Now) - Normal Community senior Ali Ince won 10 state track titles in her remarkable prep career. On this the week of Ali’s graduation, I asked her teammate and friend, Abigail Ziemer, to put the legacy of Ali Ince the Ironmen into words. You can watch 25News...
Miller Park Zoo saying goodbye to female snow leopard
NORMAL (25News Now) - The Miller Park Zoo is saying goodbye to one of two of its snow leopards. The zoo says Shree will be transferred this weekend to her new home at the Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary in Imlay, Nevada. Shree and her brother Sage were born at the...
IHSA is expected to change its basketball state finals. Here's the proposed new schedule
Critics of the Illinois High School Association basketball state finals time schedule seem to have gotten their wish. The IHSA is expected to adopt a revised state finals schedule starting in the 2024-25 boys and girls basketball seasons, guaranteeing each semifinal team a two-day experience — semifinals on one day and a consolation or championship game on another.
25 Sports High School Thursday- May 23, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - Washington gears up for Lockport and a Sectional Lacrosse title game. Peoria Notre Dame is thrilled to the big in 2A Baseball Sweet 16. Normal West’s baseball season ends in a loss to Rock Island. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming...
4 sentenced for bungled gun store burglaries
A federal judge has sentenced four people for their parts in a gun store burglary ring that tried to grab weapons from five counties in Central Illinois, including McLean. Dezmond Hardy, 23, Shaleik Ward, 20, Terrence Daniels, 23, and Erika Garner, 22, are all from Peoria. They admitted attempting and failing to break into gun stores in Bloomington, LeRoy, Lincoln, Decatur, Spring Valley, and Taylorville in August 2023.
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