Category Archives: Local News
Peoria woman identified after fatal Tazewell County crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By 25 News TAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley has identified a Peoria woman as the victim of a fatal cr...
Jan 30, 2023
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
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
Secretary of State announces transition group’s recommendations for improving the office
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. (Facebook/Alexi Giannoulias)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is announcing his transition team's recommendat...
Jan 18, 2023
Normal expands boundaries for town’s largest new residential development in years
Artists rendering of Carden Springs in Normal. (Fairlawn Capital)By 25 NewsNORMAL – An annexation agreement paving the way for Normal's largest residential development in years won unanimous app...
Jan 18, 2023
LeRoy Police honoring Bloomington for helping save the life of a toddler
On Monday night, LeRoy police presented the award to Alissa Cole (middle). (Photo courtesy: LeRoy Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas LEROY – Police in LeRoy are calling a Bloomington woman a hero af...
Jan 17, 2023
