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Illinois Included In Huge Recall Of 84 Tons Of Frozen Chicken
It was just yesterday that I posted in this space about a vegetable product recall that has now been classified as a Class-1 recall, which is the FDA's most serious category of the three categories they have for food product recalls. A Class-1 recall is "a situation in which there...
Illinois Democrats, abortion rights advocates say Illinois leading the effort nationally to protect access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Many issues are on the top of mind for voters heading into this election cycle like the economy, and Illinois Democrats say another key issue ties into it: abortion rights. “For women to be able to work, for women to be able to take care of our children, for us to […]
Illinois Anti-Abortion Group Calls Out Cardinal Cupich for DNC Prayer
An Illinois anti-abortion group is condemning Cardinal Blase Cupich for giving the invocation on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, when the party is set to nominate what the group calls “the most pro-abortion presidential ticket in U.S. history.”. “It is incredibly disheartening to see a local...
Illinois Warns of Disease-Carrying Mosquito with a Vicious Bite
I am not a fan of any type of mosquito, but there's a warning about one in Illinois that you definitely don't want to mess with. It's an invasive pest that isn't supposed to be here in the first place, but it is now a reality. Beware that they carry diseases and bite like a tiger.
Pigskin Preview 2024: Olympia Spartans
The Olympia Spartans are coming off a back-to-back quarterfinal appearances and into a new season with some new faces. We caught up with head coach Eric Lyons and seniors Carson Birky and Javin Bruder to talk about the excitement around the team and the upcoming season.
McLean County advisory council approves $1.5 million proposed budget for new behavioral health initiatives
Community mental health and substance abuse experts started meeting again in July after a brief hiatus to talk about McLean County residents’ most pressing behavioral health needs. But county conversations on the spending of Bloomington and Normal taxpayer dollars set aside for initiatives to help curb the issues didn’t resume until August.
Connect Transit to offer free rides to local library cardholders
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Connect Transit is teaming up with the Bloomington and Normal Public libraries to provide free rides to library cardholders this September. According to a joint press release, the free bus rides celebrate the American Library Association’s Library Card Sign-Up Month. Any Connect Transit rider who shows their Bloomington or Normal Library Card when they get on the bus can ride for free.
Heartland Community College to borrow up to $35.3 million for Workforce Development Center, other projects
NORMAL (25News Now) - The Board of Trustees at Heartland Community College voted unanimously Tuesday evening to issue millions of dollars in bonds to pay for various projects without having to raise the property tax rate. Leaders say they’ll focus on spending, at most, $35.3 million in areas that support...
Major announcement reveals a second hockey franchise in Illinois for 2024-25 season
The league's public relations department made a statement that the league is planning to expand into Illinois and that Bloomington has been chosen. The city has held several franchises in the Grossinger Motors Arena which was opened in 2006. At one time the city had the Bloomington Prairie Thunder and the Bloomington Blaze of the Central Hockey League.
Ready to bounce back: Illinois volleyball previews 2024 season
(WCIA) — Illinois volleyball is getting ready for what it hopes to be a bounce back season after missing the NCAA Tournament for a second straight season. This squad features four new transfers and returns All-Big Ten outside hitter Raina Terry for a fifth season. Head coach Chris Tamas has added depth to his roster, […]
District 87 welcomes students back with a celebration
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — District 87 had a fun start to the school year as back-to-school season is fully underway. Students at Stevenson Elementary were welcomed with hugs, bubbles and music. “This is incredible. The energy for the start of the year, to get kids excited. We just want...
High Kings' mix of contemporary and classic Irish folk music is back in Bloomington
It's been a year since the popular Irish folk band the High Kings visited Bloomington-Normal. This Friday, they're back for a concert at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, playing classic ballads and up tunes, plus a healthy dose of original songs from the band's 2023 album, The Road Not Taken.
Boot Camp: Dunlap poised for big year with bigger line
DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — As usual, the skilled positions are getting lots of attention at Dunlap. But coach Brett Cazalet’s eyes are on his line. “It’s probably the biggest line I’ve had here at Dunlap,” Cazalet said. His line is anchored by 6-7, 315-pound left tackle Isaac Foster. Joining Foster as returning starters on the […]
Pigskin Preview 2024: Normal U-High Pioneers
Assistant Coaches: Nick Cottone, Nathan Desmet, Jake Gates, Mason Kaufmann, Nate Logsdon, Carsten Menzer, Alec Mudra, Chris Pedersen, Logan Steidinger, Lance Tinsley. School Conference Championships: n/a (CS8) Biggest Rival Game Every Year: Central Catholic if we can find a way to play them, but we play Bloomington High School this...
QC International Airport holds TSA precheck event
The Quad Cities International Airport and IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, are holding a TSA PreCheck enrollment event now through August 30. Travelers will be able to enroll at 2200 69th Avenue in Moline (the airport terminal), now through August 30. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 1-5 p.m. The […]
All veterans invited to Operation Firm Handshake
Max Valdez would like everyone to prepare for the upcoming Firm Handshake annual event on Saturday, Sept. 7, by taking their organization's mantra to heart. “We're here to have fun and enjoy the day. Bottom line: we did our duty, now let's enjoy a day together! All vets are welcome,” Valdez said.
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