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Prosecutors deny Supreme Court ruling sinks Madigan corruption case
(The Center Square) – Federal prosecutors said a narrow U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the federal bribery statute doesn't sink their corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Defense attorneys for Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain, a close Madigan associate, have said the case should be dropped after the Supreme Court blunted the federal bribery statute's scope with a June decision. Prosecutors told a judge that's plain wrong. ...
Seven ISU students appear in court, accused of criminal trespassing during pro-Palestinian campus protest
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Seven Illinois State University students appeared in court Wednesday afternoon accused of criminal trespassing during a pro-Palestinian campus protest in late May. In open McLean County Court Wednesday afternoon, the attorney representing each defendant, Sheryl Weikal, submitted two subpoena requests to the judge that would...
Bloomington man gets 80-year sentence for 2022 killing
A Bloomington man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for a shooting death in January 2022. McLean County Judge Jason Chambers handed down the sentence on Tuesday for 24-year-old Jaylin Bones. Police arrested Bones in February 2023 for the fatal shooting of Timothy Manns, 29, in an apartment...
4 years is enough for this Bloomington alderman
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The alderman representing parts of northeast Bloomington has decided not to run next year for a second term. Tom Crumpler announced on Wednesday that he’s giving up his seat as representative from Ward 9. Crumpler had just retired as an Illinois State University professor when...
Streator Police Promoting Safe Environment Ahead Of Streator Fest
It's pretty safe to say that measures are being taken to make Streator Fest a safe event. The Streator Police Department posted a message on their Facebook page Wednesday saying they will be assisted by the Illinois State Police, La Salle County Sheriff's Office and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office over the next four days of Streator Fest. A separate post on Wednesday provided a reminder that all bags brought to the festival will be searched or checked out by a security wand. Signage is also posted at Northpoint Plaza that no weapons are allowed into the festival.
3 mayoral candidates reveal their visions for Normal
NORMAL (25News Now) - The five-term mayor of Normal, Chris Koos, faces two challengers, Chemberly Harris and Kathleen Lorenz, in next year’s election, and all three know each other well from their service on the town council. Second-term town council member Harris announced her candidacy on July 19. She...
War protesters battle ISU in court over documents’ release
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Illinois State University is fighting efforts to release documents in a criminal case against seven students who refused to end a sit-in outside the ISU president’s office during a Gaza War protest in May. The attorney for students accused of criminal trespassing on state-supported property...
Recalls and restaurant inspections: Check out the latest Peoria food news
Good morning, foodie friends, Before we dig into recent food news, I want to dish out an update from a story last week. Revel & Maker – located above Ardor Breads and Provisions – is now open from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Now,...
World’s largest disc golf tournament returns to Central Illinois
PEORIA (25News Now) - Thousands of disc golf spectators will watch the world’s best players compete in Central Illinois at the 2024 Ledgestone Open. 2,500 professional and amateur players from across the world will compete at 15 courses in the Peoria and Bloomington-Normal areas. It is the largest disc...
Morton father pleads with the community to help his son get new kidney
MORTON (25News Now) - The new school year brings new supplies, books, pencils, and backpacks, but one Morton boy is missing something critical. It started with stomach pain and a shocking diagnosis that followed. 14-year-old Zech Chasten was enjoying his 8th-grade year, before he noticed his left side was in...
Washington Police Department to hold fifth annual National Night Out
The Washington Police Department will celebrate National Night Out, an annual event promoting camaraderie between law enforcement and community members, 5:30-8:30 p.m. August 6, 2024, at Oak Ridge Park. Admission is free. There will be live music from Dexter O’Neal and The Funk Yard, food, bouncy houses, and equipment to...
Amari Dryden Joins Illinois State Athletics Administrative Team
NORMAL – Illinois State Interim Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs has added another key professional to her administrative team, as she has announced the hiring of Amari Dryden as the department's new Assistant Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging and Student-Athlete Development. Dryden comes to Illinois State after previously working in the athletic departments at Vanderbilt and Ohio State.
Another Successful Summer Fundraiser For Cops 4 Cancer
The generosity of the Illinois Valley shines brightly once again. Cops 4 Cancer had its annual summer fundraiser this past Friday and Saturday in Cedar Point featuring food, music and raffles. Organizers say more than $104,000 has been raised so far with that dollar amount not yet the official total. The charity is in its 21st year of helping individuals and families battling cancer in the Illinois Valley. Funds raised for the charity stay local.
Coal City receives $2.6 million in state funding to replace lead service lines
Jul. 31—Illinois EPA Interim Director James Jennings announced Thursday that $43,159,886 in funding is being provided to 17 communities to replace lead service lines, one of which was Coal City. Coal City received $2,671,206 in principal forgiveness funding, which means none of it will have to be paid back. "We know lead service lines are a major obstacle for community water supplies ...
Two Indicted on Charges of Possession of Stolen Vehicles
A La Salle County grand jury has indicted two people on charges of possession of stolen vehicles. On July 21, 33-year-old Travis Thomas of Marseilles was booked on a felony charge of possession of a stolen vehicle. According to court records, Thomas was involved in a crash that day that also led to a few tickets including leaving the scene of an accident.
2024 Ledgestone Open in Peoria: Elite+ Event Returns to U.S. with Key Players Wysocki, McBeth, Gannon, and Heimburg
The 2024 Ledgestone Open will kick off on August 1st in Peoria, Illinois, featuring separate courses for MPO and FPO divisions. As the third Elite+ event of the Disc Golf Pro Tour season, this year’s tournament will not use the typically wooded Northwood course after it recently hosted the Champions Cup. Instead, over 2,200 competitors will vie for the title at Lake Eureka and Sunset Hills. With reigning champions Cole Redalen and Missy Gannon returning, the event continues its legacy as a premier disc golf destination, offering a total purse of $117,453.
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