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Mayor Koos says there's been a 'lot of chatter' but no active interest in granny flats in Normal
Mayor Chris Koos said he expects the Town of Normal will have new zoning rules in place by the end of the year to help address the housing shortage, though proposals are not likely to significantly expand the housing supply. One proposal would allow for accessory dwelling units [ADUs] known...
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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...
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Illinois Man Gets 13 Years for Fiery Crash That Killed Columbia Woman, 70
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 13 years after a 2024 crash on the Highway 54 bypass near Mexico, Missouri, killed a 70-year-old Columbia woman and sent both vehicles up in flames. Tyler W. Herman, of Bloomington, Illinois, was driving while intoxicated when his pickup truck slammed into an SUV driven by Mary L. Piper, authorities say.
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IHSA Playoffs Round Two Preview
NORMAL, Ill. — Round two of the IHSA playoffs will be taking place this Friday and Saturday as Bloomington-Normal still has two teams in the area competing for a state title. Normal Community High School will host 7-3 Kenwood on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The Ironmen defeated Edwardsville by...
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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.
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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 […]
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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...
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Normal West has its eyes on Pekin: while taking things ‘one game at a time”
After a dominant offensive performance against Chatham Glenwood in round 1, Normal West is focused on the Pekin Dragons, who come to Wildcat Stadium on Friday, Nov. 6 for the second round of the IHSA playoffs. The offense for West is rolling, putting up 622 total yards of offense against...
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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...