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Bloomington Fire Dept. wants community input
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The Bloomington Fire Department announced the launch of a new Community Engagement Survey on Wednesday. According to a City of Bloomington news release, the fire department wants to more proactive with community needs. Fire Chief Cory Matheny said, “At the Bloomington Fire Department, we believe...
Normal Community's ace pitcher, Ethan Eberle, is 25 Sports Athlete of the Week
PEORIA (25News Now) - Normal Community is atop the Big 12 Conference baseball standings and a big reason why is senior ace pitcher, Ethan Eberle. The 6′5′', 220 pound senior lefthander can overpower opponents with heat but it’s his other pitches that have made him a even more complete pitcher as a senior. Eberle is committed to Louisville but is also on the radar of MLB scouts.
ISU fishing team reels in success and adventure
Going beyond the boundaries of simple recreation, Illinois State University's Fishing Team sets out on an expedition that goes beyond simply tossing lines. With every ripple in the water, these dedicated fishermen chase not just fish, but also the excitement of competition and the bonds created by collaboration. Nick Howell,...
Semi-trailer destroyed in fire at Rivian plant loading dock
NORMAL (25News Now) - A semi-trailer is destroyed, an adjacent semi-trailer was damaged, and the exterior of the Rivian building above the loading dock area has moderate heat and smoke damage to the outside of it after a semi-trailer caught fire Monday. Normal Fire Public Information Officer Matt Swaney says...
Wake Up Normal: Morgan Shurtz Interview 2/16/24
Illinois State University’s Office of Sustainability’s, Morgan Shurtz, joined Wake Up Normal to talk a little bit about the importance of living a sustainable lifestyle along with campus resources including the ISU Share Shop and Fix-It-Friday. Make sure to tune in every morning from 7-9am for all new...
ISU special education professor receives grant to advocate for technology for students with disabilities
Illinois State University special education professor Kim Fisher has received a grant to advocate for better technology for students with disabilities. Fisher grew up in Palatine, Illinois and received her first degree in leisure studies from the University of Illinois. While working towards her first degree, Fisher worked with student-athletes who competed in the Special Olympics.
Normal Community's Ali Ince is proud to share the spotlight with her brother, A.J. Ince
PEORIA (25News Now) - Normal Community senior track standout Ali Ince is used to being in the spotlight at track meets. But at last week’s Intercity Track Meet, Ali was super proud to share the winning spotlight with her brother, sophomore A.J. Ince. You can watch 25News - any...
IWU freshman performs for national exhibit
Westfield native Brayden Billington, a singer with the Indiana Wesleyan Chorale, is one of the performers featured in the soundtrack for a national exhibit at The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. The chorale recently recorded music for the exhibit, which launched April 18 and will remain at the...
Prairie Fire Theatre's new children's opera is coming to a school near you
Final preparations have been made and Prairie Fire Theatre's minivan is packed with a pop-up castle and music munching machine. Count Sticky Fingers and Princess Poco are hitting the road on their way to a school near you. This year’s children’s opera produced by Prairie Fire Theatre is Treble Trouble,...
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