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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...
Farmer City Pool leak could be fixed next week
FARMER CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials have identified the problem with the Farmer City Pool. Farmer City’s pool has a 3/4″ leak on the floor, according to city manager Sue McLaughlin. The pool floor is now being evaluated and is expected to be fixed next week. The pool closed last week after an emergency city […]
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...
Deadline set to apply for 2 vacant seats
GIBSON CITY — The Gibson City-Melvin Sibley school board — down to five members following the resignations of its longtime president and another veteran member — is accepting letters of interest and resumes until 4 p.m. Friday, July 12, from candidates to fill the vacancies. With the...
Bloomington plastics recycler complying with public disclosure requirements
A plastics recycler in Bloomington now appears to be complying with Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District efforts to find out what was going on at the site on South Bunn Street, between Croxton and Bell. Earlier this year, the water reclamation district [BNWRD] threatened disconnection and revocation of the wastewater discharge...
Illinois explores new express bus service with $1.2M study
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced it has been awarded $1.2 million to study the feasibility of adding express bus service to Interstate 74 between Bloomington-Normal and Peoria. The study, which is expected to start in late 2025 and take two years to complete, will...
Bloomington housing nonprofit could see service decline if roof isn’t repaired
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - A nonprofit dedicated to helping low-income people in McLean County get a home they can love does not have a solid roof of its own. Recycling Furniture for Families (RFF) helps out those in McLean County in need of stable housing, yet recently its own building has had $160,000 worth of issues.
Normal Town Council amends Human Relations Code, adding gender identity as protected class
NORMAL – In an unanimous vote, the Normal Town Council amended its Human Relations Code in a win for the LGBTQ+ community. In Normal, gender identity is now a protected class. With this vote, it is now unlawful discrimination to turn away gender-fluid and transgender residents regarding employment, public accommodations, financing, and housing.
High hopes for arts and entertainment in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON – The calendar is filling up for Bloomington’s Arts and Entertainment Department as the city is looking forward to more visibility for the arena and performing arts center. The Grossinger Motors Arena has Marlon Wayans coming in September plus 36 hockey games for the Bloomington Bison. Last...
Local broadcast family leaves Illinois radio broadcast industry selling remaining stations
After almost 70 years, the Neuhoff Family has exited the Central Illinois broadcast radio industry in a final agreement to sell several radio channels. Neuhoff Family Limited Partnership announced on Monday an agreement between Neuhoff Media LLC in Springfield and Bloomington to sell seven different channels to Woodward Communications, Inc, or WCI.
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