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Gavin Weyman Added to Redbird Baseball Coaching Staff
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State baseball has announced the addition of Gavin Weyman as an assistant coach to join the staff of head coach Steve Holm. Weyman joins the Redbirds from Concord, N.C. where he worked as Director of Pitching with X2 Baseball along with serving as Pitching Coach for the Forest City Owls of the Coastal Plain League since 2023.
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
Bloomington Library celebrating renovation, expansion project at ribbon-cutting in August
BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Public Library announced Friday that it’s ready to reveal the highly anticipated 25-month finalization of its newly expanded and renovated facility worth millions. According to a press release from the library Friday morning, after 25 months of construction, there will be a ribbon-cutting and celebration...
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
'Tony Bennett- The Official Musical Celebration National Tour' Announced
TCG Entertainment, Iconoclast and the Tony Bennett estate have announced the U.S. debut of the all-new official production, Tony Bennett- The Official Musical Celebration, a spectacular live show honoring the life and music of Tony Bennett. The one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza combines the timeless classics of the 20-time Grammy Award-winning artist performed live combined with rare footage from his estate for an enchanting evening of music and entertainment. The show will open September 30 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and is set to tour more than 20 cities across the country and Canada. Tickets go on sale July 26 HERE.
$422 Million Prepayment: Illinois Comptroller’s Proactive Move to Boost Pension Fund Returns – Enhancing Financial Stability!
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s early pension payment and Governor J.B. Pritzker’s extended funding plan aim to improve the state’s troubled pension system and address its growing debt. Illinois Comptroller’s Early Pension Payment and Governor’s Extended Funding Plan Aim to Fix State’s Pension System According to the report of The Center Square, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza […]
Unity's Knudsen transfers to ISU: 'I'm very excited'
Jul. 22—NORMAL — Dave Ellars knew early on that Elyce Knudsen had potential to play at the next level. Before the 2020 Unity grad would play for Millikin's women's basketball team — where she finished fourth among the Big Blue's all-time leading scorers — and transfer to Illinois State for the 2024-25 season, she was a key part of the Rockets' fortunes on the basketball court and softball ...
U of I Extension program looks to empower women in agriculture
June 21, 2024 – Women producers have been taking on more management roles within agricultural operations. To support this rapidly growing population of farmers, the University of Illinois Extension serving DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt counties and Farm Credit Illinois are partnering to offer a six-week risk management course to empower this rapidly growing population of farmers.
Rivian hosts 3rd annual Family and Friends Day at Normal plant
Electric automaker Rivian hosted its third annual Family and Friends Day on Sunday, with attendance at around 6,000 people, and company leaders speaking optimistically about the company's future plans. This year, the employee morale booster comes amid ramped up production at the plant. Vice President of Manufacturing Tim Fallon said...
Eureka man arrested for abusing 4-year-old, Police say
EUREKA (25News Now) - A Eureka man awaits his first court appearance in Woodford County court, accused of child abuse and aggravated domestic battery. In a post on Facebook, the Eureka Police Department said they teamed up with the Woodford County Sheriff’s Department and DCFS Friday to investigate a report of child abuse.
13-year-old arrested for shooting, police chase Friday in south Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 13-year-old boy was arrested Friday after he allegedly fired gunshots in a south Peoria neighborhood and then tried to evade police. According to a weekend incident report from Semone Roth, a spokeswoman with the Peoria Police Department, just before 7:30 p.m., officers with the department responded to the 900 block of West Smith Street regarding a ShotSpotter alert about three fired gunshots just blocks away from John H. Gwynn Jr. Park in south Peoria.
Peoria Police investigate shots fired inside Big Al’s
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police are looking into a shots-fired incident that happened inside Big Al’s early Monday morning. Police said they were called to the business just before 3:30 a.m. for a reported fight inside. As they arrived, officers heard gunshots being fired inside the building. At...
Gibson City man killed in weekend crash
FORD COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Gibson City was killed over the weekend after his truck crashed on Illinois Route 9. The crash happened early Sunday morning at County Road 600 East, just outside Gibson City. Officials with the Illinois State Police said a Ford F-150 was driving west at 2:39 a.m. when, […]
Teenage driver arrested after injuring herself, killing another in crash on Springfield Road
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 16-year-old girl was arrested Monday for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving after injuring herself and killing another during a crash in East Peoria. According to an incident report from the East Peoria Police Department Monday morning, the crash...
Massive debt and abuse allegations: Inside the divorce of a Peoria city councilman
The estranged wife of Zach Oyler testified in divorce proceedings that the Peoria city councilman had physically and emotionally abused her during their marriage. Heather Oyler said under oath in Peoria County Court that Zach Oyler had been abusive, echoing accusations she made on her blog earlier this year. She also reiterated a claim that Oyler hid her in their home so she could not be found by investigators while he was being prosecuted in a domestic...
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