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Illinois quick hits: Congress members file MINES Act; conservation police applications sought
Congressmembers file MINES Act A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by some Illinois members of Congress to unveil the federal government’s efforts toward preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence Act was brought forth by U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, and Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro. It would require the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to provide a report to...
Bloomington Police to Address False Alarm Burden with Updated Ordinance and Penalties
The City of Bloomington is taking a firm stand on the pervasive issue of false alarms, which local law enforcement finds themselves responding to with increasing regularity. According to the Bloomington Police Department, officers answer the call for upwards of 2000 alarm system activations each year. Half of these, the department notes, are false alarms, a significant drain on resources. An updated ordinance, last revised in 2000, and a reinforced penalty structure are in the works to tackle this area of concern.
Our Newest Redbirds: Nursing student decides she can still go far at her hometown university
Mallory Witzemann grew up in Normal, so when it came time to pick a college she was set—like a lot of her contemporaries—on going to a school many miles from home. Illinois State University was not on the short list for this incoming freshman. “Honestly, choosing to go...
Man sentenced to 123 years in prison for his role in Bloomington shooting
A Chicago area man has been sentenced to 123 years in prison for his involvement in a fatal shooting that occurred on Bloomington's west side in 2020. Malcolm J. Johnson, 31, of Riverdale, was convicted in May of killing 20-year-old Jaleel Johnson, who was a father and concrete worker. The shooting also resulted in injuries to two other people who were in their 20s.
The House on Garling is nearly done — again
The first thing to know about the house at 1905 Garling Drive in Bloomington is that you cannot miss it. Tucked within a nondescript neighborhood of mid-century ranch homes is the house Tom Kirk built. Several years ago, Kirk, the former co-owner of Henson Disposal, started adding scrap metal sculptures to his home and yard.
Miller Park Zoo set to open historic animal building for first time since 2020
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bloomington’s Miller Park Zoo is reopening the historic Katthoefer Animal Building to the public. The building was closed to visitors in March 2020 because the big cats, primates, and members of the weasel family...
Fall booking for RSOs opens on August 5
On Monday, August 5, 2024, starting at 8 a.m., Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (EMDH), Event Services and Catering Office will begin accepting room bookings from Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) wanting to host events and meetings during the fall semester at the Bone Student Center (BSC). Before students book a...
Historic Lexington 'castle' hits the auction block
A historic home in Lexington will be sold by auction after sitting on the market for nearly a year. The 1898 Victorian mansion at 10 N. Spencer St., known as "The Castle," was originally built for David Hyatt Van Dolah, an aristocrat best known as a broker of French horses.
Illinois State Golfers Shine on Cobalt All-America Scholar List and Record Season Achievements
Five Illinois State golfers have been named to the 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar list for NCAA Division I, meeting strict academic and athletic criteria. To be eligible for the Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, athletes must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 and an on-course stroke average under 76.0.
Details yet to come after Bloomington council approves housing package, TIF district
One of the wrinkles in the downtown Bloomington Tax Increment Financing District the city council has just created is that if it doesn't perform, half the property tax money generated will go back to taxing bodies like Bloomington schools. City Manager Jeff Jurgens said the standard included in the intergovernmental...
Morris Police Officer Markusic Named Finalist For Illinois Officer of the Year
A Morris Police Officer was recently honored as a state finalist. Morris Police Officer Derek Zumbahlen was in our studios on Friday talking about Officer Sarah Markusic receiving nominations for Illinois Officer of the Year. Your browser does not support the audio element. Morris Police Chief Alices Steffes said Officer...
Peoria City Soccer in national final four after claiming Central Conference championship
PEORIA, Ill. – Luke Persenico now owns, as of Friday night, the most significant goal in the history of Peoria City Soccer. His 62nd minute winner gave the Carp a 1-0 win over Flint City at Shea Stadium in the USL 2 Central Conference Championship game. “I can’t be...
Empathy and Horses: Cinda Bauman’s Mission to Help Pre-Teens Navigate Mental Health
Emotions can be a rollercoaster of uncertainty, especially for pre-teens. But Mahomet’s Cinda Bauman hopes to help children find empathy as they learn to process their emotions with her series of middle-grade books, “Hope & Horses.”. Bauman’s passion for writing children’s books about mental health began with her...
Village of Roanoke celebrating 150 years
ROANOKE, Ill. (WMBD) – This weekend the Village of Roanoke is celebrating 150 years in the community. The festivities kick off on Friday and run until Saturday evening. They have several events for people to participate in. Their 5K run begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday followed by a...
Pekin ordinance aims to end camping on public property, police chief looking to help those who are homeless
PEKIN, Ill. – The city of Pekin is looking to address homelessness in the city. The City Council on Monday passed an ordinance that would ban camping on public property and leaving personal items out to see. Police Chief Seth Ranney says while the city is not overwhelmed, the...
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