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25 Sports Tour- Bloomington Central Catholic
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Bloomington Central Catholic Saints bring back lots of experience and talent from last year’s undefeated Illini Prairie Conference champs. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
Rochester Hosts Belleville West for Week Zero Scrimmage
The Rockets hosted Belleville West for a scrimmage on Friday Night. All three levels, Freshman, JV and Varsity got a chance to compete under the Rochester lights. Featured are the highlights and sights from around Rocket Booster Stadium.
Taylorville DMV closed during ‘One-Stop-Shop’ renovations
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Taylorville’s DMV facility is going to be closed for the next week while it undergoes renovation. The office of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said the DMV is going to be renovated into a “One-Stop-Shop” design, which will combine both vehicle and drivers’ services at a single service counter. The renovation […]
Bears’ Douglas Coleman III immobilized, taken from field on stretcher after tackle against Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bears cornerback Douglas Coleman III was immobilized on a stretcher and taken from Arrowhead Stadium in an ambulance on Thursday night after tackling the Chiefs’ Cornell Powell on the first play of the second half of their preseason game. The 26-year-old Coleman had...
LISTEN: EDC’s Nicole Bateman on Byers & Co
August 23, 2024 – Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about doing business in Illinois, the Broadwing Energy Clean Energy Complex, and Decatur being featured in the Intersect Illinois publication. Listen to the podcast now!
LISTEN: DPS61 and Millikin on Byers & Co
August 23, 2024 – DPS61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark, Johns Hill Principal Michelle Bonebrake, Millikin University’s Molly Berry, and Millikin student ambassador Kerrigan Dunham joined Byers & Co to talk about ADM Millikin Day of Service that had a group visit Johns Hill. Listen to the podcast now!
LISTEN: Angela Foulke on Byers & Co
August 23, 2024 – Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about the weather, the importance of flexibility in a healthy lifestyle, collecting cards, building Lego, and the dying activity of enjoying physical media. Listen to the podcast now!
Millikin students and ADM team up for Day of Service during Student Welcome Week
August 22, 2024 – ADM and Millikin University partnered up to give back to the Decatur community as part of Millikin’s annual Day of Service on Thursday. More than 25 ADM Decatur volunteers worked alongside Millikin first-year students at 15 locations in the Decatur community, including the Salvation Army, Northeast Community Fund, Crossing Healthcare and the James Millikin Homestead. The effort is part of part of the University’s New Student Welcome Week experience.
City of Decatur offering Lunch & Learn for minority contractors
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The city of Decatur is teaming up with the Metro Decatur Black Chamber of Commerce to hold a lunch and learn to teach minority contractors on the bidding process. The event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 28 at the Lucy Loft on 1165 North University […]
Springfield and Decatur hospitals honored for excellence in stroke care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The American Heart Association has recognized Springfield Memorial Hospital and Decatur Memorial Hospital for high-quality stroke care. The AHA awarded Springfield Memorial Hospital the Gold Plus, Honor Roll Elite and Stroke Advanced Therapy awards, while Decatur Memorial Hospital was again recognized with the Gold Plus award and named to the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Honor Roll.
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
As Fall Arrives Look For These Birds Migrating Through Illinois
We are getting into migration season in the mid-west. If you enjoy birding or just want to be aware, there’s a chance you could spy any of these fowl passing through the area. Ruby Throated Hummingbird Make sure your hummingbird feeders are full and have Coneflowers, Honeysuckle, Columbine, Iris and Aster for a welcoming buffet of nectar. Ten...
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
Deadline for Summer EBT fast approaching
The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child. Benefits are benefits distributed on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. “This benefit is...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
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