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Bloomington Man Arrested for DUI After Crashing into Family's Car, Police Urge Responsible Celebrating Ahead of Mother's Day
A man was arrested after slamming into the back of a family's car while under the influence. In a sobering post from the Bloomington Police Department on Facebook, it was revealed that the individual had a blood-alcohol level of .267, more than triple the legal limit when he decided to get behind the wheel and subsequently crashed into the unsuspecting family.
Thornton Bags Another $25,800
FARMER CITY, Ill. — Ricky Thornton Jr. captured his third straight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event, bagging the $25,800 top prize in Friday’s event at Farmer City Raceway. Thornton started eighth and grabbed the lead when leader Shannon Babb slowed on lap 71 of the Farmer...
Who's Racing With Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series At Farmer City Raceway?
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series kicks off a weekend doubleheader in the Land of Lincoln with Friday’s $25,000-to-win second annual Farmer City 74 at Farmer City Raceway. It’s the second-ever series stop at the quarter-mile Farmer City, Ill., bullring and the opener of the third annual Illinois Speedweek after both Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series stops were rained out earlier in the week.
From Clinton to Nashville: Chasing the dream
Someday Mr. Lincoln’s Square, Weldon Springs, Clinton Lake, and other local landmarks may become famous if Clinton’s own Doug Willis’ dreams come true. Last December, Willis, 41, recorded a music video for his original song, “Streets of Nashville” using DeWitt County landmarks and downtown Nashville, Tenn. as backdrops.
‘Moroccan’ room once fashionable
CLINTON — If you tour the C.H. Moore Homestead mansion in the near future, you’ll have to not mind their dust as they renovate the floor in the home’s main front room. But, in a way, the work adds to some of the house’s historical interest.
25 Sports High School Friday- May 10, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - Normal Community, Dunlap, Brimfield all earn baseball wins. Olympia, Metamora, and Brimfield win softball games. Bloomington Central Catholic kicks off state tourney play with a big soccer win. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and...
25 Sports High School Thursday- May 9, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - Normal Community, Heyworth and El Paso-Gridley all win Sectional Track Titles. Peoria Notre Dame and Morton soccer and East Peoria softball all earn victories. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News...
Voter referendum proposed on fate of Pekin’s home rule government
PEKIN (25News Now) - Pekin is one of 223 Illinois communities including Peoria, Bloomington and Normal that have home rule governments, but a voter referendum is being proposed to determine if Pekin should keep its home rule status. The topic is on Monday night’s Pekin City Council agenda at Councilmen...
Five things to do this weekend in Bloomington-Normal
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few things happening in the Bloomington-Normal community:. The Missouri Valley Conference Softball Championship takes place all weekend at Marian Kneer Stadium. Illinois State University is scheduled to play Southern Illinois University in game nine at 1 p.m. on Friday. The...
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