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McLean County Board candidate drops out of race
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The 10th District of the McLean County Board, covering the far east side of Bloomington-Normal, has one less candidate running for the position. On Friday, Republican candidate Ross Webb announced he is withdrawing his candidacy for the open spot. The news comes after Webb revealed he is pursuing a different job outside the county.
UPDATE: 8-year-old killed in crash remembered for his contagious laugh
McLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - A Bloomington family has created a GoFundMe page on Friday asking for donations to help pay for the costs of 8-year-old Raymundo Bucio Flores’s funeral. Raymundo died Wednesday night after suffering multiple blunt force injuries from being involved in a multi-vehicle car crash, according...
BCA investigating use of force incident after gunfire exchange in Bloomington
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating a use-of-force incident early Friday morning in Bloomington. According to the Bloomington Police Department (BPD), officers from the Richfield Police Department responded to a suicide threat at a residence on the 8700 block of 12th Avenue South in Bloomington. Bloomfield police...
Eva Harrison and Catrina Murphy named as the Future of the Field by the Society of Research Administrators
The Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) administers a recognition program called “Future of the Field.” The program recognizes research administrators who are less than 15 years into their careers and are making a significant impact on the field of research administration. This year, two Illinois State University (ISU) employees, Eva Harrison and Catrina Murphy, were selected to receive this prestigious recognition.
Illinois man dies of injuries after fireworks accident, police say
A LaSalle County man died early Friday morning after sustaining injuries in a fireworks accident. The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office said that at 12:26 a.m., they were called to 3073 East 12th Road in between LaSalle and Ottawa after receiving a report of an incident involving illegal fireworks. A 25-year-old man was found injured at the scene and transported to OSF Healthcare St. Elizabeth Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. ...
Galesburg District 205 cracks down on cell phone usage during school day
Cell phones are a major distraction to students -- even when silenced. The temptation to text a friend or play a video game in class can overpower even the most self-disciplined teen. The rules regarding cell phone usage at Galesburg Junior Senior High School were loose before District 205 implemented...
Tri-state area battles rising Mississippi River, level threaten July 4th tourism
QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — In the tri-state area, communities along the Mississippi River are grappling with elevated water levels, resulting in widespread flooding. In Canton, the town has had to raise its floodgates and close several roads. Canton Mayor Terry Fretwell says the flooding has hit the town hard.
Knox County property transfers for June 27-July 2, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of June 27-July 2, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
Woman arrested in hit-and-run accident that killed bicyclist after Illinois fireworks show
A 65-year-old woman was arrested early Friday morning after she allegedly struck and killed a man riding a bicycle near Lake Storey in Galesburg following the city's Fourth of July fireworks show. The Galesburg Police Department said that Martha E. Ray was arrested on charges of leaving the scene of...
Iconic memorabilia from historic Springfield tavern sold to a local bar
The simple, red neon script that drew revelers to The Sportsman’s Lounge for decades no longer hangs at 229 W. Mason St. The pre-civil war era, red brick building that has served as a neighborhood tavern since 1935 is destined for the history books. But memorabilia from the popular downtown watering hole will continue...
Urbana doctor explains the rise in at-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is casting a wider net for possible at-risk children when it comes to lead throughout Central Illinois. One Urbana doctor says not to panic, but to be aware of what this means for young children in the areas at risk. As of Monday, IDPH added […]
Steven Kwan homers, takes over as majors' leading hitter as Guardians roll over White Sox 8-4
CLEVELAND -- All-Star Steven Kwan homered, went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and officially took over as the majors' leading hitter while sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Kwan connected for his eighth homer leading off the third inning against...
IRS data: Iowans flocking to states with no state income tax
(The Center Square) - Migration data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that thousands of Iowans are leaving the state for Texas and Florida, which have no state income tax. Texas drew nearly 5,000 residents from Iowa but 3,475 Texans left for the Hawkeye state. The state lost a net $68.3 million in adjusted gross income due to more people leaving Iowa for Texas, according to the data. Just over...
Illinois is one of three states that still bans most fireworks
(The Center Square) – The residents of 47 states will be able to celebrate around Independence Day with fireworks, but that’s still not the case in Illinois. Since 1942, the Illinois Pyrotechnic Use Act has prohibited residents from buying and using fireworks other than novelty items like handheld sparklers. There has been a push to allow ground sparklers, which Matt Murphy with Mac Strategies said would keep Illinoisans from buying...
John Deere Laying Off 600+ More Employees
Fox Business’ Michael Dorgan reported on Sat. June 29 that “John Deere, the world’s largest seller of tractors and crop harvesters, has announced another wave of layoffs Friday, telling around 610 production staff at plants in Illinois and Iowa that they will be out of a job by the end of the summer.”
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