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IHSA Football Playoffs- Normal West and Heyworth advance to the State Quarterfinals

PEORIA (25News Now) - Normal West beats Pekin, 33-21, in the Class 6A 2nd Round. Heyworth beats Fisher, 45-7, in the Class 1A 2nd Round. Get 25NewsStreaming on your smart TV — it’s free and easy. Watch live newscasts, recent newscasts, top news stories, updated forecasts, local sports highlights, and exclusive content. Search “WEEK 25 News” to install.

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.

Normal, IL · 14h

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 · 1d

decaturradio.com

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Illinois Softball Greats to be Honored at Decatur Hall of Fame Banquet

Decatur will welcome members of the Illinois softball community this weekend as USA Softball of Illinois recognizes individuals who have helped shape the sport across the state. The 2026 USA Softball of Illinois Hall of Fame Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel.

Decatur, IL · 2d
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HSHS St. Mary’s inviting community to purchase light for Annual Christmas Star

November 8, 2026 – HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is inviting the community to honor loved ones during its annual Christmas Star Lighting ceremony. The event will take place Wednesday, December 2, at 6 p.m. at the hospital, located at 1800 East Lake Shore Drive in Decatur. Each light...

Decatur, IL · 21h

dewittdailynews.com

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Cerro Gordo Schools Hosting Veterans Day Activities

Central Illinois schools are gearing up for Veterans Day next week, with many offering programs to recognize those who served the country with in-school programs. Cerro Gordo schools in Piatt County will be offering opportunities for students to lead the Veterans Day activities. Dr. Emily Weidner is the Superintendent of Cerro Gordo Schools and says this includes a morning breakfast for veterans and their spouses, followed by a packed, district-wide assembly featuring student speeches, musical performances, veteran introductions, and special presentations like the Quilts of Valor.

Cerro Gordo, IL · 1d

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Illinois State Men’s Basketball Take Down Central State in Home Opener

NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State men’s basketball beat Central State on Thursday night to secure its first win of the 2026-27 season, winning by a score of 100-55. The story of the night was the 3-point shooting, as the Redbirds shot over 50% from behind the arc. Johnny Kinziger once again led the way, making five three-pointers. Malik Messina-Moore continued his impressive start to the season, knocking down four from behind the arc.

Normal, IL · 1d

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Decatur Firefighters Complete Utility Emergency Response Training with Ameren Illinois

November 8, 2026 – Decatur firefighters recently participated in specialized emergency response training with Ameren Illinois focused on electrical and natural gas hazards. The SAFE, or Situational Awareness Focused Energy, training was held November 2nd through 4th at the Ameren Illinois Decatur Training Center. The hands-on program was designed...

Decatur, IL · 19h

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Ground Game Propels Football Past Millikin, 62-12

DECATUR, Ill. (Nov. 7, 2026) - Scoring seven rushing touchdowns on the day, the North Central College football team ran past Millikin University, 62-12, behind another dominant defensive effort Saturday at Frank M. Lindsay Field. The Cardinals totaled five sacks and forced three turnovers in the victory. The Cardinal defense...

Decatur, IL · 1d

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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 · 1d

dewittdailynews.com

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HS FBall: Monticello Shells Roxana

In a game heard on WEZC and online at dewittdailynews.com, Colton Schubert accounted for five of Monticello’s seven touchdowns, Zeke Young scored two touchdowns and had two interceptions as the Sages rolled Roxana 49-14 in the second round of the Class 3A high school football playoffs Saturday in Monticello.

Monticello, IL · 1d

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Women’s Hoops Comeback Not Enough in Loss to No. 4 Hope

HOLLAND, Mich. - In its second top-25 matchup in as many days, the 20th-ranked Illinois Wesleyan University women's basketball team nearly knocked off No. 4 Hope College Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Michele Schoon Tournament Championship at DeVos Fieldhouse. IWU (1-1) led after one quarter, but was upended by Hope (2-0), 73-65. Junior Olivia Corson (Bloomington, Ill.-Normal Community) poured in a career-high 23 points with four assists and three rebounds to pace the Titans. Sophomores Rena Robinson (San Jose, Calif.-Archbishop Mitty) and Asia Kobylarczyk (Park Ridge, Ill.-Maine West) joined her in double figures with 15 and 11 points, respectively. Junior Leah Palmer (Geneva, Ill.-Geneva) tacked on seven points with a game-high 13 rebounds.

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner and Place Holders

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Sidney Stiers, of Williamsfield, took first place in Illinois Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet, held on Oct. 30. Stiers, a sophomore at the University of Illinois, is a member of the Knox County Farm Bureau and the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter. She will go on to represent Illinois in the national Collegiate Discussion Meet at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference March 12-15, 2027, in New Orleans.

Illinois · 2d

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ISU students reflect on campus safety after Nov. 1 shooting

NORMAL, Ill. — Following a shooting in the early hours of Nov. 1, Illinois State University students are reflecting on campus safety and how the university responds to gun violence in the surrounding community. For some students, the shooting has not changed their perception of safety. Others say repeated...

Normal, IL · 2d

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McLean grows more blue as first Democrat wins countywide office in 44 years

McLean County Democrats continued to strengthen their grasp on county governance Nov. 3. Joshua Crockett, vice chairman of the McLean County Democratic Party, defeated incumbent Republican County Clerk Kathy Michael. With all precincts reporting, Crockett led Michael by 1,073 votes, a 3-percent margin. Crockett is the first Democrat to win...

Mclean County, IL · 2d

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Town of Normal to try again at updating home-based business rules, starting with public opinion

The Town of Normal is requesting the public's feedback on zoning and regulation of home-based businesses at an open house Wednesday, Nov. 18. It will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. in Room 409 at City Hall. A newsletter sent by the town this week said, "This event is an opportunity...

Normal, IL · 2d

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Football Flies by North Park in Home Finale

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Returning to action for the first time in two weeks, the Illinois Wesleyan University football team raced past North Park University, 59-20, Saturday, Nov. 7, on Salute to Service day at Tucci Stadium. The Titans jumped to 7-2 on the season (5-2 CCIW) marking their best season since 2018. The Vikings slipped to 2-7 (2-5 CCIW).

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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Redbirds send Vikings overboard in Saturday rout

Illinois State women's basketball carried its momentum from Thursday night's overtime win over Dayton back to Bloomington-Normal, cruising past Augustana 96-54 Saturday at CEFCU Arena. Fixing the small things. “I told this team I think this is one of the more disappointing games in my 10 years that I’ve been...

Normal, IL · 1d