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School Supply Give Away Set for August 3
It’s hard to believe but a new school year is right around the corner!. Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Kankakee Farmer’s Market where we are giving out 250 School Back Packs for school age children Kindergarten through 8th Grade. These back packs are...
Bates-Diop camp teaches basketball and heart health
PEORIA (25News Now) - NBA veteran Keita Bates-Diop and younger brother, Kai Bates-Diop hosted their annual KBD Basketball Skills Camp at their alma mater, Normal U-High. The campers learned a lot of basketball but also about the heart scare that stopped Kai’s heart during his high school career. All proceeds from the camp go AED Donations and CPR education.
End-of-life doula brings death cafe to Bloomington-Normal
Carley Cotner (pictured) is a Death or End-of-Life Doula. She's started hosting Death Cafes in town to help people approach the subject of dying. Carley Cotner wants to talk about death — and she wants Bloomington-Normal to join her. She said she took training to become a Death or End-of-Life Doula, so she can host death cafes in town for people who feel the same way.
Ex-Illini Star Terrence Shannon Willing To Defer During Rookie Season With Minnesota Timberwolves
Former Illinois guard Terrence Shannon says he is comfortable as the fourth or fifth option to Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns on the Minnesota Timberwolves
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop in Springfield prepares to celebrate 100 years
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The beloved Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop is gearing up for a big celebration as it prepares to commemorate its 100th anniversary. The iconic eatery at 118 N. Pasfield St. has been a treasured part of the community, serving up its famous loose meat sandwiches for generations. The restaurant also bills itself as the first drive-thru in the nation.
New multimillion dollar gymnastics facility coming to Springfield area
A new gymnastics facility is in the works, according to a commercial permit filed with the City of Springfield Building and Zoning Department on June 13. The new gymnastics facility will be located at 3400 Gateway Drive in Springfield. The 1.12-acre lot that the facility is being built on sold for $209,000 in 2023, according to Realtor.com.
Drinking water available for residents without power
(WENY) -- With over 10,000 people in Chemung County alone without power, a number of fresh water stations have been set up on Tuesday, July 16th to help people get by. Chemung County Emergency Management has set up water distribution site in Elmira at the Southport Volunteer Fire Department located at 1001 Carl St. and the East Water Street and Dewitt Ave. Parking Lot located next to the Clarion Inn.
Meet Forty-Nine – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) -Introducing Forty-Nine, the gorgeous feline with a unique name, inspired by the NFL franchise in San Francisco. Forty-Nine is a petite tortoiseshell sweetheart with a soft, medium length coat. She is approximately two years old and came to the shelter as a stray on June 25.
Illinois RHP Jack Crowder drafted to Baltimore Orioles
On Monday night, in the ninth round of the MLB Draft, the Baltimore Orioles drafted Jack Crowder, a right-handed pitcher from Illinois. Crowder was selected with the 279th overall pick, and was the only Illini drafted in the first ten rounds. The second half of the draft will continue on Tuesday.
Change of scenery could be coming to high-end steakhouse, sushi restaurant in Springfield
The owners of Empire Korean Steakhouse aren’t changing their signature business, but it may look different in the near future. A recent social media post about Empire Korean Steakhouse and Sushi at 2100 West White Oaks Drive has garnered a swath of attention the past few days, after the building was found listed for sale on Coldwell Banker Commercial. ...
'A hard decision.' What went into popular Springfield festival being put on hiatus
Logan Elliott of Modesto describes himself as a major music fan who has supported the Old Capitol Blues & BBQ through the years. "It's a great draw for people," Elliott said recently. "You really do hate to see it go. But I know the volunteer effort it takes to put it on." Barry Friedman,...
Durbin and Budzinski agree it’s time to look at the impact of political rhetoric after assassination attempt
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – In the wake of Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski agree we should focus on political rhetoric. “Politicians of all political stripes are saying it’s time to take a hard look...
Illinois quick hits: ComEd works to restore power after storms;
ComEd says 3,000 workers out restoring power At least 3,000 utility workers were out Tuesday, helping ComEd restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers in the dark after Monday night’s massive storms. At the height of the outage, officials said 430,000 customers were in the dark, with each customer potentially a household or business. Ameren Illinois said that it projects about 80% of customers impacted by Monday storms will be restored by 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Some of the challenges crews were tackling include...
COUNTRY Financial records over 1,000 claims from severe storms
BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington-based insurance company reports more than 1,000 claims after several days of severe storms in Central Illinois. According to a news release, COUNTRY Financial leaders say the claims include damage reports to vehicles, homes, and property. Over the past 36 hours, some parts of Central Illinois...
Illinois, This Is How Long Your Food Can Last In The Fridge Without Power
Monday night's storms brought strong winds and thousands of power outages. For many parts of the Quad Cities, stoplights are out and power companies are working hard to restore power to those affected by what has been classified as a derecho. It was a nasty, eventful Monday night. MidAmerican says that they expect to have most Quad Cities outages restored by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17th and all restored by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Illinois man takes plea deal in fatal 2023 shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 30-year-old Illinois man accepted a plea agreement Tuesday in connection with the fatal 2023 shooting of a Fort Wayne man. Jesse Shears was one of four people charged with murder in connection with the death of 40-year-old Dennis Starr of Fort Wayne. Samuel Evans III, 51, 24-year-old Samuel Evans IV and 26-year-old Lexus Evans, a father and his two children, were also charged in the case.
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
Small business owners fear Illinois laws have negative impact on staying open
PEORIA (25News Now) - In addition to COVID-19 and inflation, more than a dozen small business owners told 25News that state laws are now another obstacle making it tougher to keep their doors open. Since 2019, Illinois lawmakers passed several laws to help workers. The three small business owners we...
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