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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 · 15h

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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 · 19h

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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 […]

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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 · 6h

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Bloomington Police Chief address Illinois Wesleyan after deadly shooting

Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington addressed the Illinois Wesleyan University community to reassure them of campus safety and emphasize the ongoing investigation into the November 1 mass shooting.

Bloomington, IL · 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

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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.

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6 Illinois Pizza Joints Where Tavern-Cut Squares Have Fed Families For Over 50 Years

Tavern-style pizza has its own official holiday now. It lands every October 22, and I love that a thin, crunchy pie earned a spot on the calendar. The squares came first for a practical reason. Early tavern pizza was handed out as a free snack, cut small so folks could eat with one hand.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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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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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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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‘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.

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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...

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Parents worry about the future of ISU lab schools program for kids with vision or hearing disabilities

The looming end of a contract for a program that supports students with hearing or vision needs at Illinois State University’s lab schools has put their services’ future in doubt and caused anxiety for the students’ families. The Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association [HILIA] is an...

Normal, IL · 10h

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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 · 10h

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Elmwood/Brimfield, Eureka take 1A cross country titles, four area runners in boys 2A top 10

PEORIA — Detweiller Park was filled to the brim with spectators for another edition of the IHSA Cross Country state finals. Hundreds of schools and runners in attendance took on the grueling three-mile course in temperatures ranging from the lower 30s to the upper 50s. The day started off...

Eureka, IL · 1d

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Eureka girls, Elmwood boys saved their best for the final cross country race of season

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The formula was the same. The Eureka girls and Elmwood boys cross country teams won state championships Saturday and their coaches had similar feeling about teams’ effort. Eureka was hoping to peak at the state cross country meet at Detweiller Park. And the Hornets did, winning the girls class 1A title […]

Eureka, IL · 1d

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ISU heads to Purdue Monday, Bradley hits road too

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — A week into the season, Illinois State gets a Big Ten test. The Redbirds (1-1) travel to Purdue for a non-conference game Monday night. ISU is 0-8 all-time against the Boilermakers and has not played them since 2001. Bradley is heading out Monday as well. The Braves embark on their first […]

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