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Pair found guilty of 2020 McLean County murder
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - McLean County’s chief prosecutor says “our streets are safer” after a jury found two men guilty on Friday of a shooting that left one person dead and another wounded almost four years ago on Bloomington’s west side. A jury convicted Kevon Moon,...
New Christian school in Bloomington starts enrolling students as construction, fundraising continue
Leaders of a Bloomington church decided to do more than just rebuild after the building was destroyed by fire. Victory Church has started enrolling students for Foundation Christian Academy, a new Christian school that plans to open in August. The church was a total loss in January of 2022. Members...
Regional Housing Recovery Plan is on the table. Now what?
The McLean County Regional Planning Commission has finished its Regional Housing Recovery Plan to address shortages in housing, workforce housing, mixed-use housing, affordable housing, and housing for the housing challenged. It has been presented to the Bloomington and Normal councils and the McLean County Board. Now what?. “It’s time for...
Local YMCA struggling to hire lifeguards this summer
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - As kids dive headfirst into swimming pools this summer, there might not be enough lifeguards to ensure their safety. According to the American Lifeguard Association, 309,000 public pools nationwide were closed or opened infrequently due to lifeguard shortages. The organization says this summer might be worse.
Central Catholic breaks ground on new athletic turf
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — On Thursday morning, Central Catholic High School held a groundbreaking ceremony at Saints Stadium. Hundman Field will get a new synthetic turf while the track and field facilities will be resurfaced. “I’m just so, like, thankful to be able to do it my senior year...
Regional Planning Commission moves toward implementing housing recovery plan
The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is moving to put its housing recovery plan into practice. After briefing the Bloomington and Normal councils, and soon the county board, commission director Ray Lai said an implementation committee will be formed with more than just governmental stakeholders. "Also, members from different sectors...
Cameron Barnes transfers to Illinois State mens
Cameron Barnes has committed to the Illinois State mens basketball team on Thursday morning. The 6’9” 195-pound freshman committed to Ole Miss last season where he did not see playing time. Barnes is from Duncanville, Texas where he was rated a three-star prospect by ESPN. During his time...
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