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Normal Police Department responds to multiple shots fired call
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Normal Police Department responded to a call of reported gun fire early Saturday morning. At approximately 1:11am, Normal PD was dispatched to the 100 block of Northfield Dr. for a report of multiple gunshots heard in the area. When they arrived on scene, there was...
State grant to make trek to Chiddix Junior High safer
The Town of Normal will use a nearly $249,000 grant to make walking to Chiddix Junior High School safer. The Safe Routes to School grant will create several new paths and access to a pedestrian bridge on Karin Drive. “The grant will allow us to construct a 10-foot and 8-foot...
Illinois High School Shrine Game Set
The Illinois Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois will host the 50th annual Illinois High School Shrine Game on June 15th at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Kick-off for the 50th annual game is scheduled for Saturday, June 17th at 11:00a.m. The pregame festivities will begin at the stadium starting at 10am. Ninety-two of the state’s best football players participate in this all-star game to raise money for Shriners Hospital for Children, the official philanthropy of Shriners International. More information about scheduled events, along with rosters for both the Red and Blue teams, can be found at IL.
Families In The Twin Cities Receive Free Meals This Summer
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — In Bloomington-Normal, students can get breakfast and lunch for free this summer. Unit 5’s summer meal program is located at various locations including Chiddix Junior High, Oakdale Elementary, Northpoint Elementary, and the Unity Community Center. A full list of District 87 free summer meal sites can be found here.
Rivian introduces the second generation of its flagship vehicles
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Rivian Introduced the second generation of its R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck on Thursday. According to Rivian, the vehicles have been completely reengineered through hardware improvements and performance upgrades. The vehicles maintain their iconic design but will have new motor configurations, design elements, and trim and tire choices for customers. […]
ISU's theater and dance department renamed to reflect growing interest in film
In a move to embrace the evolution of performing arts education, Illinois State University has rebranded its School of Theatre and Dance to reflect growing interest in cinematic arts. Ann Haugo, director of the newly renamed School of Theatre, Dance, and Film, expressed enthusiasm for the transformative potential of the...
Normal police looking for missing 78-year-old man
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The Normal Police Department is asking the public for help locating a missing man on Friday. According to the department, 78-year-old Thomas Bunch was last seen at 5:06 p.m. on Friday near Broadway Place and Division Street. Bunch was last seen wearing a green sweater,...
80 years later, a solemn ceremony in Bloomington remembering D-Day
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Bloomington honored the brave soldiers participating in the D-Day invasion of France 80 years ago, which launched a massive effort by the U.S. and its allies to liberate Europe from Nazi Germany during World War II. D-Day was the largest-ever seaborne invasion, with 150,000 Allied Troops...
Bloomington Police Confirm Safe Recovery of Missing 16-Year-Old Izaiah Anderson
In a heartening turn of events, Izaiah Anderson, the 16-year-old boy with autism who had vanished after leaping from a moving van, has been found unharmed. The Bloomington Police Department reported the good news late Monday night, stating on Facebook, "Izaiah has been located and is safe! Thank you for the assistance!"
Stanford heads east again to land DL Adam Shovlin
Previous trips to Stanford had Oakdale (Conn.) St. Thomas More defensive lineman Adam Shovlin on the verge of committing, and his official visit during the weekend was the final step. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound Shovlin made the decision at the end of his visit and he announced his decision moments ago.
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