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Bloomington accuses 3 businesses of selling alcohol to underage drinkers

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The City of Bloomington has filed complaints against three businesses accused of selling alcohol to underage customers during a September sting operation. Two people younger than 21 working undercover for police bought alcohol from the establishments on Thursday, Sept. 17, according to the complaints filed with...

Bloomington, IL · 1d
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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 · 20h
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Bloomington recognizes its 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 · 11h
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Four area schools play in volleyball super-sectionals Monday

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Four area teams play for trips to the state volleyball finals on Monday. Washington, Normal West, Tri-Valley and Illini Bluffs play in supersectionals. Wins will send them to the state tournament at CEFCU Arena in Normal this weekend. Washington, which is in the class 3A Elite 8 for a second straight […]

Normal, IL · 1d

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BPD chief: Investigation so far indicates no IWU students were 'involved' or 'targeted' in Halloween shooting

The Bloomington Police chief said Saturday that the investigation into the Halloween mass shooting so far indicates no students from Illinois Wesleyan were "involved" or "targeted," and that police still need more potential witnesses to come forward with what they know. Chief Jamal Simington spoke Saturday with IWU students, families,...

Bloomington, IL · 2d

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Illinois Weather Alert: Lows Plunge Into the 20s by Friday Nov 13

A midweek cold front brings rain chances Wednesday before colder air arrives Thursday and Friday.

Illinois · 1d

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From Cozy Tea Service To Historic Charm, This Illinois Church Hides A Special Tea Room

Lunch arrives on a three-tiered tower of real china, and the stained glass windows above your table once watched over a church congregation. That’s the setup at one little lunch spot in Illinois. The building is more than a century old. Old church benches still serve as seating, and...

Illinois · 2d

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Business spotlight: Hensy's Hot Dogs

Hensy’s Hot Dogs is a new independently owned business in the Bloomington area. The food truck opened on Oct. 24. Hensy’s Hot Dogs owner Tyler Henson is the food truck’s sole worker. It took Henson a little over a year to set up and prepare the hot dog truck, ensuring it was ready for business.

Bloomington, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Central Illinois Weather Alert: Veterans Day Rain, Then 40s

Cold front brings light rain Veterans Day, November 11, before temperatures tumble Thursday.

Illinois · 16h

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New state law on e-bikes and scooters will take time to adjust to

A new state law placing stricter definitions and rules on micromobility devices will likely take time to adjust to in Bloomington-Normal, according to law enforcement and hobbyists in the Twin Cities. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, new micromobility legislation will take effect, adding new regulations and clarifying definitions surrounding devices better...

Normal, IL · 2d

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Normal’s South Adelaide Street to close for pavement repair

A portion of South Adelaide Street in Normal will be closed for pavement repairs from Monday, Nov. 9, through Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Normal, IL · 1d

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Illinois Students Help Turn Abandoned Barbershop into Museum Honoring the First Black Man to Vote in the State

David Strother, the barbershop’s original owner, became the first Black voter in Illinois after the 15th Amendment was ratified in 1870

El Paso, IL · 2d

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‘Redder for Edder’ memorial run honors teen who died in mobile home fire

Nicky Olivares organized the Redder for Edder community memorial run at Parkside Junior High School to honor her brother, Edder Diaz, who died in a mobile home fire.

Normal, IL · 1d

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IHSA Football Round Two Recap

NORMAL, Ill. — Only two teams in the Bloomington-Normal area remain standing in the IHSA State Playoffs. Normal West and Normal Community looked to continue their class 6A and 7A state championship hopes alive in round two. Normal Community came out on top in a nail bitting win against...

Normal, IL · 1d

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Key areas for economic development in Bloomington-Normal eligible for federal tax breaks

MCLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - Three areas targeted for economic development in Bloomington-Normal qualify as opportunity zones, making investors eligible for federal tax breaks. State officials announced that Downtown Bloomington, Uptown and Northwest Normal are among 240 areas in Illinois eligible for the incentives. “Through a data-driven evaluation and extensive...

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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Jerry Kaminski Threw 5 TDs, Ran For Another, And No. 9 Illinois State Had NO ANSWERS

Seattle Seahawks logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Jerry Kaminski absolutely torched Illinois State on Saturday, throwing five touchdown passes and adding another score on the ground as North Dakota obliterated the No. 9 ranked team […]

Normal, IL · 2d

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Mobile DMV and I-Cash Services Coming to Forsyth November 23

November 8, 2026 – State Representative Regan Deering and State Senator Sally Turner are partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State and Treasurer’s offices to bring state services to Forsyth later this month. A Mobile DMV and I-Cash event is scheduled for Monday, November 23, from 10 a.m....

Forsyth, IL · 1d

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40 years ago: the final home game for Wichita State football

Explore the final Wichita State football home game at Cessna Stadium 40 years ago, a 17-10 loss to Illinois State. Relive Shocker history.

Wichita, KS · 20h

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Escape Into A Real-Life Bookworm’s Paradise Where Illinois Books Cost Less Than $20

There’s a teal-green building in Forsyth, Illinois, that has absolutely no business being as exciting as it is, and yet, here we are. The Old Book Barn is the kind of place that makes you question every life decision that led you to spend full price on books at a chain store, because for under twenty dollars, you can stuff an entire bag with used books and walk out feeling like you’ve cracked some kind of secret code.

Forsyth, IL · 2d

The Telegraph

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Monticello downs Roxana to reach IHSA Class 3A quarterfinals

Monticello beat Roxana 49-14 in the IHSA Class 3A football playoffs, to advance to next week’s quarterfinals.

Monticello, IL · 2d