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Reported gunfire delays dismissal at Bloomington elementary school
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Stevenson Elementary School in Bloomington had its dismissal delayed on Tuesday due to reported gunshots in the area. According to a letter sent to Stevenson families, the school activated its Secure Classrooms Protocol due to the reports of gunshots. All the doors to the school were locked but otherwise, classes continued as usual.
Severe Weather Outlook: Severe Storms Possible in Central Illinois through Wednesday
Peoria, Ill (WMBD) — A multi-day severe weather outbreak is in progress after severe weather targeted the Plains on Monday. Additional severe weather threats take aim on the Ohio Valley and eventually southern U.S. over the next few days, with Illinois under the threat through Wednesday evening. Key Takeaways.
Signing Day at local high school celebrates all students
METAMORA, Ill. (WMBD) — Signing Days are typically reserved for athletes, but Metamora Township High School took a different approach on Tuesday, honoring students going into different career paths. More than 20 senior students were given a chance to sign the dotted line for the next steps in their...
Ferrero opens its first North American chocolate processing plant in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Chocolate giant Ferrero is putting their first North America chocolate processing plant in Bloomington. Ferrero added 70,000 square feet to its existing facility a move that will allow it to produce chocolate used in iconic products like Kinder®, Ferrero Rocher®, Butterfinger® and CRUNCH®. To commemorate the $75 million expansion, Gov. JB […]
How a tiny Peoria-area high school created a unique old-school track and field event
ROANOKE — Step into Mark Barra’s old backyard, and the entirety of Roanoke-Benson's vintage athletic complex comes into full view. His boyhood home is located at the corner of N. Church and W. Joseph streets in Roanoke, a small Woodford County village about 25 miles from Peoria. It's a simple walk over to the school grounds, where a relic of track and field's past sits.
Expanding a final resting place
WASHINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The current columbarium for Washington residents, located at the Glendale Cemetery is slated to be full by the end of 2024, leaving only in-ground burial options for late loved ones. The current mausoleum-like building hosts enough place holders for 62 urns but concerns about open...
Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for May 5, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of April 22, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY. 3131 N. Finnell Ave., Peoria: Deanna J. Coon to Pamelia S. Conlee, $79,900. 205 E. Sixth St., Glasford: Nathan...
Normal mayor floats loan interest rate buydown program to address housing shortage
Normal Mayor Chris Koos has moved slightly off of his generally free market stance on development projects that could reduce the community housing shortage for mid-tier workers. Koos, speaking on WGLT's Sound Ideas, said he's now thinking about low interest buydowns of loans to get housing projects started, if a...
Illinois giving nearly $1 billion to struggling automaker
For the second time, the state of Illinois is giving a hefty tax credit to Illinois electric automaker Rivian Automotive. The EV manufacturer was initially lured to Illinois by $50 million in state tax credits. Now the company will be receiving $827 million to expand operations at its plant in Normal.
Charged for walking in? 'Facility fees' surprise some medical patients
If there's anyone who would notice an additional fee being tacked on to their doctor bill, it would be Julie Teichman. A former medical insurance professional who got her start in the industry in 1991, Teichman says she knows "pretty much the ins-and-outs" of all the fine print on medical bills.
Baseball Game Recap: Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn Takes a Loss
After a string of three wins, Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the El Paso-Gridley Titans by a score of 9-7. Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as El Paso-Gridley apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2019.
ISU students arrested for pro-Palestinian sit-in appear in court
NORMAL (25News Now) - Seven Illinois State University students who were arrested after staging a pro-Palestinian sit-in outside of the president’s office on Friday and ignoring demands to leave appeared in court this weekend. The hearings were held Saturday morning in McLean County Court. All seven students were charged...
Bloomington Police Sweeten Community Relations with 'Breakfast with a Cop' Event for Local Youths
Breakfast with a badge? Bloomington's Finest dished out more than crime prevention tips this past Tuesday morning, serving up flapjacks and smiles to two lucky local kids. Logan and Owen started their day off with a bang, nabbing free meal tickets, and a siren-filled ride to school, all courtesy of the Bloomington Police outreach program "Breakfast with a Cop."
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