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'Own private country club': $1.6 million home features 20-acre wooded lot
Upscale real estate inventory in Tazewell County has increased in 2024, if the number of $1 million homes for sale are any indication. This two-story home just outside Morton was custom-built in 2006, located on more than 20 acres at 4851 Sheridan Road in Groveland. The property is listed at $1.595 million after...
Electric vehicles catch fire at Rivian’s Normal plant
NORMAL (25News Now) - Normal Fire Department (NPD) crews battled a blaze at the Rivian plant parking lot Saturday night. NPD spokesperson Matt Swaney said fire crews were called to Rivian’s Normal plant just before 9:45 p.m. for a reported vehicle fire. He said there is an unspecified number of vehicles damaged by the incident.
Gamma Phi Circus takes the stage again at Sweet Corn Circus
NORMAL (25News Now) -Sweet Corn Circus, an event celebrating Normal’s agricultural roots and specialty in corn harvesting brought out hundreds of people on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Uptown Circle. The festival included local vendors from McLean County...
Watch now: Check out the fun from the Red Hot Party
More than 100 guests attended the 17th annual Red Hot Party to benefit Illinois State University Women’s Athletics. With a theme of USO for ISU, guests sported their best Rosie the Riveter and other patriotic wear and enjoyed delicious food, drink, music and camaraderie.
Contributions of CORE Construction recognized with naming of classroom space
Earlier this month, the Illinois State University Board of Trustees approved the naming of the CORE Construction Laboratory, located at 604 N. Adelaide St. in Normal. The designation recognizes CORE Construction’s generous commitment to supporting the University’s construction management facilities. The CORE Construction Laboratory will feature a state-of-the-art...
Rivian Approved to Expand Illinois Factory by 1.3 Million Square Feet
Rivian received near-unanimous approval from the Normal, IL, Town Council on Aug. 19 to significantly expand its factory in the city. The decision will allow Rivian to add approximately 1.3 million square feet to its existing facility, as the company gears up to produce its next-generation R2 EV platform. The...
An artist at Culture Fest says Bible verses inspire some of her work
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - From hearing the melodies of India to seeing several Polynesian dance performances, viewers had a lot to watch at Culture Fest in Bloomington located at 1020 S Morris Ave., from noon to 6 p.m. Ramona Kendrick came from Texas to promote her art business Blessed Handz,...
Charles Morris of Bloomington remembered for decades-long fight for racial justice
A civil rights pioneer from Bloomington is being remembered as a respected and thoughtful leader who fought for racial justice for decades. Longtime Illinois State University faculty member and community leader Charles Morris died recently at age 92. Morris told WGLT in a 2023 interview he’s seen great progress toward...
Unbeaten 'Birds Head to Champaign Sunday
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Soccer (1-0-1, 0-0-0 MVC) takes its unblemished record on the road Sunday at Illinois (2-0-1, 0-0-0 Big Ten). Kick off is set for 5 p.m. at Demirjian Park on Big Ten Plus. LAST WEEK. The Redbirds are unbeaten through two games of a season...
Death of a rural Streator infant under investigation
The tragic death of an infant Saturday is under investigation by La Salle County Sheriff's and Coroner's offices. Investigations Sergeant Josh McGrath said deputies responded just after midnight Saturday to a rural Streator residence regarding an unresponsive infant. Police began life saving efforts and Streator EMS transported the child to...
25 Sports High School Friday - August 23, 2024
(25News Now) - High School Sports are back in full swing. Today was Week 0 in Football. It’s the first time the IHSA has allowed inter-school scrimmages, and schools from all over our area got their first moments under the Friday night lights. Peoria Notre Dame soccer kicks off...
Hot Diggity Dog, Wienermobile spotted in Bloomington-Normal
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was spotted at different Jewel-Osco’s in the twin cities. The Wienermobile was designed by Oscar Mayer’s nephew Carl Mayer in 1936. Now there are six Wienermobiles traveling across the U.S. year-round. People took turns taking pictures with the popular...
Baker behind Carl’s donuts dies
PEORIA (25News Now) - A longtime East Peoria city staffer and baking legend has passed away. Dave Armstrong of Carl’s Bakery and Restaurant at 819 Camp Street passed away last Sunday at the age of 76. But his donuts - and other foods - will continue to make people...
Bradley men’s/women’s non-conference games include trips to Florida
PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley men’s and women’s basketball recently released their non-conference schedules for the 2024-25 season. The schedules are highlighted by each team making trips to Florida. The Bradley men will take part in the Myrtle Beach Invitational Dec. 21-14. The eight-team Multi-Team Event (MTE) guarantees...
Community Players 102nd season opens with a giant peach on stage and a boy who dares to dream
James and the Giant Peach tells the tale of a young British boy who climbs into a magical stone fruit with larger-than-life bug friends and travels the Atlantic to visit New York—as one does. Based on the 1961 children’s novel by Roald Dahl, the stage adaptation by David Wood...
Bloomington businesses do rehab work with federal ARPA funding
The city of Bloomington has awarded grants to more than three dozen small businesses for various rehabilitation projects. The money comes from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The city got $13.4 million from the COVID relief bill. Most of the 38 business locations that received funding are downtown.
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
Pekin’s first Pride Picnic goes perfectly
PEKIN – The Tazwell County seat was the site of its first Pride Picnic last weekend. Even with a little rain, everything went perfectly. Booths from local businesses and community organizations lined the bike path near the 4H Pavillion in Mineral Springs Park on Saturday, Aug. 17. Vendors included local businesses such as nuEra, Pekin Public Library, and High Vibes Stoneshop and non-profits such as Peoria Proud and PFLAG Peoria.
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