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Person dead following single-vehicle crash in Downs
The victim of a car crash Monday evening near Downs has been identified as 62-year-old Stanley Miller of Crystal Lake, Illinois. Crystal Lake is a northwest Chicago suburb in McHenry County. According to the McLean County coroner's office, Miller lost control of his vehicle at 8:44 p.m. Monday while driving...
Northern Illinois man identified in fatal McLean County crash
McLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - A man from Crystal Lake is being identified as the victim of a fatal crash Monday night. The McLean County Coroner says Stanley M. Miller, 62, was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary autopsy indicates he died as the driver and only person in a car that lost control, left the road and crashed.
Join WJBC for the McLean County Sky Concert July 4
We hope to see you on Thursday, July 4th for the Spirit of McLean County Sky Concert!. The fireworks will start at dusk around 9:15 p.m. at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal. Take a radio to Miller park or Fairview park to hear the official music...
Lawsuit alleges mobile home park owner violated Bloomington tenants' rights
Two Bloomington mobile home residents are alleging the Texas-based company that bought the mobile home park they rent land from last year is violating their rights, according to legal documents filed in McLean County. Oak Wood Properties — which lists itself as the owner of five mobile home parks in...
Illinois officials issue annual reminder on firework safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — With the Fourth of July just two days away, state officials are again pleading with revelers to leave fireworks to the professionals. It’s an annual reminder issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, each warning of the different consequences of using […]
QCA counties considered high risk for lead exposure
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has expanded its list of high-risk ZIP codes and increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. This year, 148 new zip codes, representing sections of 60 Illinois counties, have been added to the list. That brings the total of high-risk ZIP codes […]
Here's what Illinois' ‘largest' July 4 fireworks display will look like, suburban mayor reveals
A suburban Chicago village is ready to celebrate Independence Day with what's being called the largest Fourth of July fireworks show in Illinois, and crews began setting up Tuesday to get it all ready. "I am excited," said Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn. "This is one of my most favorite holidays...
Fourth of July events to attend in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - Independence Day is right around the corner, and 25 News is highlighting some of the biggest events happening in the area. 4th of July Sky Concert at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal. Not seeing a Fourth of July event in this story? Email...
Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations
State Police award grants for gun confiscations Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm. The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons. ...
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