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Teen arrested for allegedly hijacking vehicle in Normal
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The Normal Police Department arrested a teen on Wednesday for allegedly hijacking a vehicle. According to Normal police, officers arrested Kendu Fisher-Edwards, 18, from Chicago for vehicular hijacking with help from the U.S. Marshall’s Task Force. On Thursday, April 18, officers responded to the...
Red Carpet Corridor features an array of scenic stops from Joliet to Bloomington-Normal
For the 17th time, travelers along Route 66 between Joliet and Bloomington-Normal will be able to make stops in a number of communities and check out what events are being held during the Red Carpet Corridor event. Among the stops for road warriors will be able at Dwight, Odell, Pontiac,...
Former Clinton Police Chief passes away
CLINTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Michael Reidy, the former Chief of the Clinton Police Department, has passed away. The department announced the retired chief’s death on Tuesday, describing the passing as “untimely.” Originally from Bloomington, Reidy served in law enforcement for 37 years, starting in Chenoa in 1976. Reidy’s career took him as far away as […]
Close to 100 people face layoffs as Bloomington’s PATH loses state grant to run 988 suicide prevention call center
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Board members for the PATH Crisis Center in Bloomington said they are “disappointed and deeply saddened” that it did not receive a $9.5 million grant to continue operating Illinois’ 988 suicide and crisis prevention call center. Close to 100 PATH employees who staffed...
Normal Police 15% pay raise to be spread over four years
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Normal police officers and sergeants will see a pay increase over the next four years. The town council approved the union contract last week. It guarantees the Police Benevolent and Protective Association Unit 22 a 15% pay increase broken up over the course of four years.
$44 million awarded in wrongful death suit of ISU graduate killed while driving for Lyft
The family of an Illinois State University graduate has been awarded more than $44 million related to the 2022 killing of a rideshare driver in Urbana. Tyjohn Williams, 18, of Champaign is accused of entering Kristian Philpotts' Lyft vehicle and shooting Philpotts in the back. Philpotts' family filed a wrongful...
SafeRedbirds Ambassadors prepares students for severe weather during Severe Weather Awareness Month
Tornadoes are dangerous, but being caught unprepared is terrifying. It is that time of year once again: tornado season for the Midwesterners. As April will bring showers to produce the May flowers, severe storms and dangerous weather conditions will tag along. SafeRedbirds Ambassadors will be hosting an event to prepare...
Prep sports recap for April 23, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Normal Community won both the boys and girls titles at the Intercity Track and Field meet at Bloomington High School on Tuesday. Ali Ince anchored wins in the 4×800 and 4×400 plus won the 1600-and-400 meter races to pace the Lady Iron. Her brother AJ Ince won the 1600 and Normal […]
Orthopedic Surgeon, Edward H. Kolb, M.D. to begin practice at Hopedale Medical Complex
Hopedale Medical Complex (HMC) is pleased to announce the addition of Edward H. Kolb, M.D., orthopedics, to its medical staff. Dr. Kolb and his staff will see patients and perform surgery at Hopedale Medical Complex. He is accepting new patients. Dr. Kolb completed his undergraduate education at University of Illinois...
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