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B-N groups offer free course to address racial disparities in swim safety access
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA and the American Red Cross are teaming up to introduce a new program to provide free swimming lessons and water safety training for children. The collaborative effort seeks to equip children with essential skills to ensure their safety in and around water. B.J. Wilken, Bloomington-Normal YMCA CEO,...
Morton girl honored at Peoria Chiefs game
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) – Jayci Arganbright threw out the first pitch at Friday’s “Strike Out Stroke Event” at the Peoria Chiefs game. The 19-year-old Morton native suffered a stroke just five months ago. She was in complete shock when it happened. “It’s just really scary because...
Group of unsheltered people in Bloomington forced to leave encampment by city
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Ordered by the city, 19 unsheltered people had to pack up camp and leave Constitution Trail near South Gridley Street in Bloomington Wednesday. The camp had been there for a few months, and after residents raised safety concerns, city officials decided to have them removed from the area.
Western Illinois University’s Goldfarb Center Topping Out Celebrated
Construction on the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) reached a new milestone today, as the final structural beam was raised into place earlier this morning. The occasion marks the completion of the Goldfarb Center’s frame. The significant milestone was celebrated with a “Topping Out” ceremony led by Executive...
St Jude Kewanee to Peoria Run Fundraiser Chronicles to Wyoming
St Jude Kewanee to Peoria run started at 5 AM today,, July 20, 2024. Runners left Kewanee Physical Therapy and Rehab and will take breaks along the way. We joined into Stark County. There is a fundraiser for St Jude in Wyoming at the Wyoming Tractor Pull. There is still time to donate. Find more information here. Watch the sendoff here.
New Moline coffee shop opens in perfect location for commuters
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) -If part of your daily commute is along busy highway 6 in Moline, there is finally a new coffee shop hot spot to pick up a hand-crafted beverage and snack. Located at 6816 34th Street Court in Moline, Sunny’s Coffee is on a mission to provide high-quality beverages and foods in a cozy, comfortable atmosphere.
You Still Have Time to Enjoy the Family Activities at the Prairie Chicken Arts Festival
SIDEWALK DAYS – various downtown participants. 7:00 – 10:00 A.M. – “Guns & Hoses” Breakfast by the Kewanee Police & Fire Departments, 114 N. Chestnut St., Johnson’s Appliance Parking Lot. 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Flea Market, 300 W. 3rd St. along fence...
Layoffs of salaried Deere employees to begin next week
About eight weeks after Deere & Co. sent out a letter discussing plans to lay off global salaried employees, the company says an official layoff announcement is scheduled for July 24. This decision also comes on the heels of an email sent to employees on July 15, indicating the upcoming...
United School District Discusses Cell Phone Use Inside the School Day
United School District Superintendent Tom Hawkins gave an update on the recently completed school board meeting on the WRAM Morning Show. One of the main topics of conversation during the monthly meeting, and one that is being discussed at other school board meetings around the area, is the subject of cell phone use for students during the school day. Superintendent Hawkins has prior experience with this issue from his previous time spent as principal at Galesburg High School.
Machinists are needed everywhere to meet manufacturing growth
Manufacturers have been scrambling for workers for years and the need is rising as the baby boomers that disproportionately make up that part of the workforce retire. That's not likely to change soon for businesses like G3 Machining in Bloomington. As you walk into G3 at the corner of Bunn...
Robbins steps down at IWU
Brett Robbins has resigned as head men’s and women’s wrestling coach at Illinois Wesleyan, the Bloomington, Illinois, school announced Thursday. Robbins restarted the team after a 40 year hiatus and coached the Titans through their first season back on the mat in 2023-2024. Illinois Wesleyan had most recently competed in 183. The head coach position is currently posted on the IWU website.
Illinois Officials Question Alton Mine Collapse and Future Safety Plans
The collapse of a mine on June 26, 2024, in Gordon Moore Park, Alton, Illinois, has alarmed local officials and residents. The falling apart resulted in a large sinkhole in the park’s soccer fields. With dimensions nearly 200 feet wide and 50 feet deep, the hole kept growing after several rains disrupted sports events and camps scheduled for the summer.
Streator Police look to identify suspect in Saturday afternoon shooting
STREATOR (25News Now) - Streator Police are working to try and identify a suspect in connection with a Saturday afternoon shooting. Police said it happened around 4:45 PM Saturday at City Park. There, officers found a 32-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the back. He was taken to OSF...
Suspect arrested in Peoria shooting that hospitalized man
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police said a person of interest has been taken into police custody after a Saturday night shooting left one injured. Police arrested the unnamed suspect after being called to a shooting in the 1200 block of W. Millman just after 7 p.m. Saturday. When they...
Man shot in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A man is fighting for his life at the hospital after being shot in South Peoria. It happened just after 7 p.m. on West Millman Street between South Blaine and South Warren Streets. Police officers found a man with an apparent gunshot wound, who was then taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
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