Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Police hoping to prevent gun violence before it starts in 2023
Simington is hoping to build a strong relationship with the community and youth. (Flickr)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington had five-gun related homicides last year. So far, in 2023...
Feb 10, 2023
Miller Park Zoo lemur makes Big Game prediction
King Julian, the lemur who has been living at the Miller Park Zoo, is riding with the Eagles this weekend. (Facebook/Miller Park Zoo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Will it be Kansas City or Philadel...
Feb 10, 2023
Normal, Peoria Bed Bath & Beyond stores to close
The Bed Bath & Beyond in Normal is located at 1700 East College Avenue. (Graphy courtesy Bed Bath & Beyond)By 25 NewsNORMAL – The Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Normal and Peoria will s...
Feb 10, 2023
Overnight fire in Normal displaces four residents
The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the displaced residents with temporary housing arrangements. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Four residents were displaced after an overnigh...
Feb 09, 2023
District 87 board member resigns following drunk driving conviction
District 87 School Board member Fitzgerald Samedy. (McLean County Jail)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A District 87 board member has officially resigned after his conviction and sentencing for repeat d...
Feb 09, 2023
Peoria, Normal Bed Bath & Beyond stores to close in updated closing list
A closing date for the stores is currently not known. (Photo courtesy: Bed Bath & Beyond/Facebook) By 25 News NORMAL – The Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Peoria and Normal will soon close.T...
Feb 08, 2023
DOJ: Food manufacturing company with Gridley factory pleads guilty in connection with 2018 salmonella outbreak
The CDC did not identify any deaths related to the outbreak. (Google Maps photo)By 25 NewsGRIDLEY – A food and ingredient manufacturing company with a facility in Gridley pleaded guilty February...
Feb 08, 2023
Livington County’s chief prosecutor elevated to associate judge
Randy Yedinak will replace Associate Judge Thomas Funk, who's retiring March 1. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsLIVINGSTON COUNTY – Only months after successfully prosecuting a high-profile triple mu...
Feb 08, 2023
Normal Town Council rejects plans for cannabis dispensary
Artist’s rendering of High Haven cannabis dispensary in Normal. (Town of Normal)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Faced with community opposition during an election year, the Normal Town Council overwhel...
Feb 07, 2023
Local man sentenced to 28 years in prison for downloading child pornography
Jeffrey Martin, 58, of Normal. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsNORMAL – A man from Normal convicted late last year on 10 counts of child pornography was sentenced Monday to 28 years in prison,...
Feb 07, 2023
