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Car crashes into Fell Avenue house

NORMAL, IL. – A black SUV carrying four people crashed into a house on Fell Avenue just before 6:40 p.m. Tuesday. Three of the home’s renters were inside at the time of the crash. No one inside the house was injured. The house is located across the street from a Lodge on Willow parking lot.

Normal, IL · 1d
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Bloomington Man Gets 12 Years After Fentanyl Killed Sisters a Day Apart

A Bloomington man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug-induced homicide in the deaths of two sisters who died one day apart after taking fentanyl he supplied. Shaquan D. Hosea, 31, was sentenced in McLean County court on two counts of the Class X felony, closing out a case that began with a pair of overdose deaths in June 2025.

Bloomington, IL · 19h
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Coroner confirms 1 dead in Woodford County crash

WOODFORD COUNTY (25News Now) – The Woodford County Coroner’s Office confirms a woman was killed Saturday in a two-vehicle crash about a mile west of Secor. Coroner Tim Ruestman said the crash happened on U.S. Route 24 and County Road 2000 East, also known as Meridian Trail. The...

Woodford County, IL · 2d
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Bloomington-Normal Jaycees trim the 2026 holiday parade route, skipping Normal

The annual Bloomington-Normal Jaycees Holiday Parade is aiming to make participation easier by shortening the route for its 96th year. The parade used to go from Kingsley Junior High School to Downtown Bloomington, travelling through Bloomington and Normal for two and a half miles. Now, the parade will go from...

Bloomington, IL · 18h
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Bloomington recognizes beautiful homes, welcomes 3 officers to police force

Bloomington welcomed three officers to its police force and recognized property owners who make the city prettier at the city council meeting on Monday. Officers Kevin Busfield, Mackenize Phillips and Derek Flaughter completed their probationary period and became fully-fledged members of the department. Each was awarded a certificate and congratulated by council members, City Manager Jeff Jurgens and Mayor Dan Brady.

Bloomington, IL · 2d

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U-High Celebrates Signing Day for Seven Athletes

Seven Normal University Pioneers made their college commitments official on Wednesday. Three baseball players, three track and field athletes and one golfer participated in the ceremony. We spoke to all of them after their signings and the full list of players is below. Cole Brent – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign...

Normal, IL · 15h

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Retiring probation officer Charlene Beringer helped people in McLean County's criminal justice system feel special

Before McLean County had its own juvenile detention center, young people detained by the county stayed in a designated hallway of the county jail. “It was very stark, it’s very different from what we have today,” said Charlene Beringer, who began working in McLean County’s justice system in 1987.

Mclean County, IL · 1d

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Morton attorney pleads not guilty to deadly DUI charge

A Morton attorney, Ronald Hasinger, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including aggravated DUI following a fatal October collision with a motorcycle on Interstate 74, with his trial scheduled for December 7.

Morton, IL · 14h

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Men’s Basketball Adds Johnny Lackaff for 2027-28

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced the signing of 6-3 point guard Johnny Lackaff to a Financial Aid Agreement (formerly known as National Letters of Intent) and will begin his college basketball career for the 2027-28 season. "We are extremely excited to welcome...

Normal, IL · 23h

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Pontiac apartments ​for rent saw price increases since last October

Renters in Pontiac saw apartment listing prices increase 5% from October 2025's median of $2,095, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $2,199 in October. Median listing prices in Pontiac are trending essentially the same as the previous month's $2,195 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.gadsdentimes.com Out of 31,885 rental listings in Pontiac, 104 are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $2,200. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $2,095, no change since September, when they were $2,095. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices rose 10% from $1,901. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were basically flat to September at a central price of $2,300, compared to $2,295. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $2,300. Statewide, Illinois rental listing prices are

Pontiac, IL · 2d

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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...

Bloomington, IL · 10h

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Tomeka Love encourages others after finding justice

Following the life sentence of Tomiyale Anderson for the 2022 killing of her son Kanye Stowers, mother Tomeka Love has become an advocate for grieving families and encouraged those seeking justice to persevere.

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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These Seven Illinois Ice Cream Dairies Keep Scooping Right Through Harvest Season

Summer gets all the credit for ice cream, but some of the best scoops in Illinois come straight from working farms and dairy shops that stay open well into fall. While combines roll through the fields and the leaves start turning, these spots are still pouring soft serve, churning gelato, and handing out waffle cones.

Livingston County, IL · 1d

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Statewide rules for e-bikes and scooters begin Jan. 1

New Illinois laws governing the operation and classification of micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters are set to take effect on Jan. 1.

Illinois · 1d

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Redbirds remain perfect: Mporokoso’s shooting burns Green Bay

A red-hot 14-0 run in the first quarter gave Illinois State women’s basketball a 10-point lead as it defeated mid-major powerhouse Wisconsin-Green Bay 75-66 Wednesday night at CEFCU Arena. “I told our team before we went out, I said, ‘Win or lose, we play Saturday,” head coach Kristen Gillespie...

Normal, IL · 9h

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State quarterfinalists Normal Community, Normal West try to extend ‘special’ football seasons

A year ago, Nolan Howe would hear an occasional “good job” from students and teachers regarding the Normal West High School football team. It’s not that way this season. “A lot of staff and people inside the school are now, ‘How’s the game going to go this weekend?’ It shows that they care a lot more,” said Howe, senior linebacker and the Wildcats’ leading tackler. “I’ve had people ask if there’s going to be a fan bus this week. I have no idea if there is, but it shows that we’re doing something special.”

Normal, IL · 17h

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What Happens to Your Gut When You Drink Warm Water Every Morning, According to a Gastroenterologist

We asked the experts.

Bloomington, IL · 19h

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State Farm invests in Emberpoint, a new intelligence company trying to minimize wildfire damage

Bloomington-based State Farm Insurance is the newest investor in Emberpoint, a wildfire intelligence company formed just this year. In a news release, Emberpoint said the company "develops technology designed to give fire agencies decision-ready intelligence during the critical first hours of a wildfire." With this announcement, State Farm joins other...

Bloomington, IL · 18h

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Avalon Downtown Pizzeria YSU Report: Illinois State

The Penguins close out the regular season against Illinois State, looking for their 7th straight win.

Normal, IL · 1d