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More than 100 traffic stops made during Bloomington traffic detail
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Illinois State Police announced the result of its joint enforcement detail near Veterans Parkway and Towanda Barnes Road in Bloomington on Wednesday. According to Illinois State Police, ISP deputies were joined by Bloomington police officers and McLean County Sheriff’s deputies and conducted 115 traffic stops....
Sheriff: Bloomington man found dead in ditch was shot multiple times
McLean County authorities said Thursday that they're investigating this week's discovery of a body in a ditch as a homicide. They also identified the victim was Ronald W. Thrasher Jr., 48, of Bloomington. An autopsy indicates Thrasher died of multiple gunshot wounds. Toxicology testing is pending. McLean County sheriff's deputies...
3 things to do this weekend: Gamma Phi Circus, Record Store Day, TEDxNormal
Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of April 19-21, 2024, curated by WGLT's Lauren Warnecke. You can find more coverage on our Datebook - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WGLT's Weekend Scoop email newsletter, which goes out every Friday. Flips and tricks and popcorn:...
Free swimming lessons offered with eye toward safety and narrowing disparity for children of color
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL (25News Now) - Free swimming lessons are being offered for kids, and one of the goals is to teach this life-saving skill to children of color. According to the CDC, drowning death rates for Black people are one-and-a-half times higher than the drowning death rates for white people-with the disparities being highest among Black children, ages 5-9.
You Gotta Eat: Variety of flavors await customers at Social Taco in Normal
NORMAL (25News Now) - It’s not Taco Tuesday, but tacos are celebrated all week at Social Taco at the Shoppes of College Hills on Veterans Parkway in Normal. That’s where local comedian Edgar Sandoval and 25News photojournalist Edgar Sandoval visited for this week’s edition of You Gotta Eat!
A mother spreading awareness after the death of her son
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Melissa Bornder had to make the difficult decision to donate her son’s organs after his death due to an accident in 2022. Her self-proclaimed “new purpose” is to spread awareness by speaking about the day of the accident, and her son’s organ donation journey.
Prairie Pride Coalition hosting Transgender Resource Fair
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — On Friday, The Prairie Pride Coalition is hosting its second transgender resource fair. More than 20 vendors including healthcare professionals and social service agencies will be present. The fair is welcoming a new resource this year. The secretary of state’s office will have a mobile...
Former ISU wrestling All-American Eric Bates set a high standard on and off mat
Dave Gannaway had aspirations of being a basketball player as a University High School freshman. He suited up for the freshman team, but there was a problem. “I was only 5-6 and 89 pounds,” Gannaway said. George Girardi came to the rescue. The Pioneers’ wrestling coach approached Gannaway about...
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be overwhelming
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) –Spring season means time for some spring cleaning. And cleaning professionals have tips to make the task less burdening. Planning in advance helps to make sure you have enough supplies. “It’s really important to have a dedicated container with your supplies,” said Tim Rixstine, Owner of...
Illinois quick hits: Rivian announces more layoffs; man charged for trafficking Masters merchandise
Rivian announces more layoffs Rivian has announced more companywide layoffs. According to company officials, the layoffs will affect an additional 1% of the electric vehicle manufacturer’s workforce. The latest layoffs are in addition to the job cuts announced in February when Rivian said it was reducing its salaried workforce by 10%. The company said none of the layoffs are expected to affect hourly manufacturing workers in Normal. Drug bust in...
Shots fired in Bloomington leads to 3 arrests
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Bloomington Police say three people were arrested during an investigation of shots being fired in Bloomington. Police say Sean S. Walker-Harris, 23, of Normal, was arrested on a preliminary charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon on his person. Ajea J. Porter-Toney, 31, of Chicago,...
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