Election day is less than a day away, and a twin-city transportation company is offering free rides to the ballot box.… MORE
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Ironmen falter late, Pekin snatches 32-31 playoff win over Normal Community
By Jake Fogal NORMAL – The 2nd round of the IHSA football playoff’s delivered a classic between two Central Illinois teams that came down to the wire. As cheers roared from the stands at Dick Tharp field, Ironmen fans were on their feet anticipating a victory, before things took a drastic turn late in the…… MORE
Mother charged in missing baby case found not guilty by reason of insanity
By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman charged with concealment of her baby’s death has been found not guilty by reason of insanity because of her mental illness. While she’s acquitted of the charges, it could be years before Kimberlee Burton goes free. Her infant child Zaraz Walker has never been found and is…… MORE
No kids on school bus during collision with van in Hudson; minor injuries reported
No students were on board a Unit 5 school bus during a collision with a van near a Nicor facility in Hudson.… MORE
BNEDC looks back on the deal that landed Ferrero expansions in the twin-cities
A massive $214.4 million facility expansion at Ferrero in Bloomington that brings over 200 jobs to the twin cities has been years in the making.… MORE
Ferrero breaks ground on $214 million Kinder Bueno production facility in Bloomington
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Local and state officials Wednesday celebrated the groundbreaking of the first North American location to produce Kinder Bueno products, which will be located at Ferrero North America’s Bloomington location. The $214.4 million facility will expand the company’s Bloomington facility and is expected to create 200 jobs over the next four…… MORE
Bloomington woman identified in Monday morning crash on Veterans Parkway
By WJBC Staff and 25 News BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroner’s office is releasing the name of a Bloomington woman who died in a crash on Monday. 28-year-old Chelsea Marshall died from multiple blunt force injuries due to her car colliding with a pickup truck, according to McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder. Toxicology testing…… MORE
Illinois farmers have caught up on the harvest
By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 30, 2022. Statewide, the average temperature was 52.9 degrees, 1.4 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.43 inches, 0.92 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 13 percent very short, 26 percent short, and 61 percent adequate. Subsoil…… MORE
Driver dead after fatal 2-vehicle crash in Bloomington
By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – A driver was pronounced dead after a two-vehicle crash in Bloomington Monday morning. In a joint release from Bloomington Police and the McLean County Coroner, officers were dispatched to the area of the Main Street overpass on Veterans Parkway at around 8:42 a.m. The occupants were transported to local hospitals…… MORE
Central Illinois restaurant Green Gables planning reopening in 2023
By Jake Fogal HUDSON – After a devastating fire that completely destroyed the Central Illinois trademark, Green Gables in Hudson intends to rise again. Green Gables was forced out of business due to the blaze, but because of public support including donations and fundraising, the small town restaurant is anticipated to open again. Amy Tague,…… MORE
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Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…