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Illinois EPA providing over $43M to help communities replace lead water lines
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to give more than $43 million to 17 communities as a way to help them replace lead water lines. The funding is being provided through the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund.
Therapy dogs help McLean County youth improve reading literacy
Convincing reluctant readers to improve their literacy can be difficult. At libraries in and around Bloomington, staff have enlisted man’s best friend to help. Bloomington Public Library [BPL], Carlock Public Library District and Towanda District Library all have programs where youth can read to therapy dogs to help beat reading anxiety or discomfort. Libraries across the nation have similar programs.
Bloomington Public Library’s Innovation Lab opens
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The Bloomington Public Library’s $25 million expansion project is now open to the public. The public can now reserve the library’s innovation lab and two recording studios. It’s equipped with 3-D printers, a laser engraver, Cricut-cutting machine, sewing machines and more. The recording...
Rutland Tractor Driver Charged With Reckless Homicide
A motorcyclist's death is being pinned squarely on an alleged reckless and impaired tractor driver from Rutland. Thirty-six-year-old Matthew Reynolds was charged Friday in DeKalb County Court with felony charges of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI in a crash involving death. He initially only faced a ticket for disobeying a stop sign for his role in a fatal crash back on October 1st near Shabbona.
Another council member announces their bid for Normal mayor
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The race to be the next mayor of the Town of Normal just got a bit crowded after a third candidate announced their bid on Monday. According to a press release, Normal Councilwoman Kathleen Lorenz said that she is now in the running to be the next mayor of Normal.
National Endowment for the Arts providing $50,000 for Uptown Underpass mural
An independent federal agency will provide the Town of Normal with grant funding to support the design and installation of a mural in the forthcoming Uptown Connector/Underpass tunnel. The National Endowment of the Arts has awarded Normal $50,000 in funding, according to a news release Monday. The funding includes a...
Mother of 4-year-old killed by Macomb officer dismayed at lack of charges
Macomb, Ill. (KHQA) — The mother of Terrell Miller, age four, is dismayed at the decision not to criminally charge the Macomb police officer that shot and killed her son. Keianna Miller, the mother of Terrell Miller, age four, is dismayed and disappointed that authorities have declined to criminally charge the Macomb police officer that shot and killed Terrell on March 16, 2024.
Cubs’ Christopher Morel Cries In The Dugout After Learning He Had Been Traded During Game
Cubs’ Christopher Morel was extremely emotional after learning he had been traded by the team. On Sunday, Morel was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for Isaac Paredes. The Rays are getting Christopher Morel and a pair of prospects back from the Cubs in the deal for Isaac Paredes, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan […] The post Cubs’ Christopher Morel Cries In The Dugout After Learning He Had Been Traded During Game appeared first on BroBible.
Grundy County Land Use collects over 6,000 children's books
Jul. 29—The Grundy County Land Use Department said in a Thursday that residents, school libraries and county employees donated 6,000 gently used children's books during the July children's book drive. The books are collected and distributed to the children in approximately two weeks' time, and each child will have a bag of eight books they can call their own. Bernie's Book Bank started in 2009 ...
Bobby Pierce earns elusive Prairie Dirt Classic victory
The following is a press release from the World Racing Group and the World of Outlaws CASE Late Model Series:. The years of questioning Bobby Pierce’s ability to win the Prairie Dirt Classic were laid to rest on Saturday night at Fairbury Speedway. With a miraculous performance from the...
Kansas Celebrating 50 Years At The Peoria Civic Center November 8th!
95-5, G-L-O Classic Rock Fans, ready to celebrate 50 years with Classic Rock Icons KANSAS? The “Another Fork In The Road” 50th Anniversary Tour is set to Rock on Friday November 8th at the Peoria Civic Center!. Tickets on sale NOW! Grab yours at www.peoriaciviccenter.com. KANSAS has been...
Improper use of smoking materials causes Peoria apartment fire
PEORIA (25News Now) - An apartment fire in Peoria kept fire crews busy Saturday evening. At approximately 5:15 p.m. the Peoria Fire Department was dispatched to the Parkview Estates Apartments in the 2400 block of North Gale Avenue. When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from an upstairs apartment and...
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