Category Archives: Local News
Normal home heavily damaged from fire Sunday morning
No injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Normal Fire Department)By Jake FogalNORMAL – A fire severely damaged a house in the Carriage Hills subdivision...
Jan 29, 2023
Missing ISU student discovered dead in Normal late Friday night
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police Department. (Flickr)By Jake FogalNORMAL – An Illinois State student reported missing on Thursday was found dead late Friday night i...
Jan 29, 2023
Bloomington-Normal NAACP denounces death of Tyre Nichols, officers facing murder charges
The local NAACP chapter issued the statement on Friday. (Photo courtesy: NAACP/Facebook) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal NAACP is denouncing the death of Tyre Nichols – an ...
Jan 27, 2023 (Photo courtesy: NAACP)
Garage fire Thursday on Bloomington’s east side
No injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Crews were called for a garage fire Thur...
Jan 27, 2023
Illinois State University fraternity suspended due to code of conduct violations
The suspension, according to the Illinois State University's Dean of Students website, means the organization cannot participate in any university activities. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By 25...
Jan 26, 2023
Accumulating snow expected across central Illinois Wednesday
Accumulating snow is expected across the area late tonight into Wednesday. (Graphic courtesy National Weather Service Lincoln)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Central Illinoisans who like their snow he...
Jan 24, 2023
Bloomington turns down hiring Washington lobbyist as debate includes verbal dig at Normal
The council voted 5-4 against paying Thorn Run Partners $270,000 over three years. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council shot down a proposal Monday night to hire...
Jan 24, 2023
El Paso man escapes collapsed building
Firefighters believe the building's age and the rain that fell Wednesday night may have caused the collapse.(WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsEL PASO – An El Paso man escaped a collapsing building he l...
Jan 20, 2023
Country Financial partners with Bloomington Police for Lights On! program
In Bloomington, drivers who are stopped for a broken tail light or other similar problem may be given a voucher for up to $250 to fix it. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The...
Jan 19, 2023
House fire Wednesday night on Bloomington’s west side
Bloomington fire crews were called Wednesday night to 709 West Market Street. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department was called Wed...
Jan 19, 2023
