Anchor
GOVERNMENT
Bob Asmussen: On the 4th, tiny Sibley knows how to throw a giant party
Jul. 2—Call Sibley the "Little City that Could." For 65 years, the Ford County community of 288 has been putting on a Fourth of July celebration that rivals that of much, much bigger places. Thousands are expected to visit on our nation's 248th birthday. Don Meyer was there at the beginning. In fact, the now-78-year-old part-time Sibley resident lived the original story. The event actually ...
Sibley pays $2,400 for help with storm cleanup
SIBLEY — Cleaning up from the windstorm of Thursday, June 13, and preparing the village for its Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4, were important topics at Monday night’s regular monthly meeting of the Sibley Village Board. Josh DeMoss of Rankin explained the work his firm did...
4 McLean County ZIP codes added to list considered high risk for lead
The Illinois Department of Public Health [IDPH] has expanded its statewide list of ZIP codes considered high risk for lead exposure, with four of them belonging to communities in McLean County. Heyworth (61745), LeRoy (61752), Lexington (61753) and Towanda (61776) are among the 148 ZIP codes that have been added...
Fisher Community Fair royalty looks forward to its 83rd year
FISHER, Ill. (WCIA) — The Fisher Community Fair is July 7 – 13. The week is full of events and fun, including the Miss, Junior Miss, and Little Miss Fisher Fair Pageants. To talk more about the competitions and the fair overall, WCIA’s Karina Rubio was joined by last year’s Fisher Fair royalty — Miss […]
Property tax bills to be mailed Friday
PAXTON — After a delay — but one not nearly as lengthy as those experienced in recent years — Ford County’s real estate tax bills for 2023 are ready to be mailed to property owners. Ford County Treasurer Krisha Whitcomb said the bills — 10,733 in...
Deadline set to apply for 2 vacant seats
GIBSON CITY — The Gibson City-Melvin Sibley school board — down to five members following the resignations of its longtime president and another veteran member — is accepting letters of interest and resumes until 4 p.m. Friday, July 12, from candidates to fill the vacancies. With the...
Multiple broken water mains fixed in Chenoa, city confirms
CHENOA (25News Now) - The entire City of Chenoa has available water following a main break Tuesday. Two water main breaks occurred on Tuesday, but the city confirmed the issue has been resolved. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app,...
Some Illinois roads to be reopened ahead of Fourth of July
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — One Illinois agency is helping travel ahead of the holiday by temporarily suspending several closures. Four million Illinoisans are expected to travel for the nation’s birthday, according to AAA. Many will choose travelling by car, and the Illinois Department of Transportation is opening roads across the state to ease the flow […]
Bloomington housing nonprofit could see service decline if roof isn’t repaired
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - A nonprofit dedicated to helping low-income people in McLean County get a home they can love does not have a solid roof of its own. Recycling Furniture for Families (RFF) helps out those in McLean County in need of stable housing, yet recently its own building has had $160,000 worth of issues.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.