Category Archives: Top Stories
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
Illinois Democrats are pushing for a child tax credit
Illinois Democrats say they want to get a few hundred more dollars – or maybe a couple thousand more dollars – into your pocket. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD –...
Feb 08, 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
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association is looking for the coolest thing made in Illinois
Mark Denzler, IMA President and CEO spoke during a news conference. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Soon enough, we'll be filling out our brackets. But – that's not ...
Feb 02, 2023
Rivian announces 6% workforce reduction, Normal manufacturing jobs not impacted
A breakdown for each business function is not available. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Rivian has announced a reduction of six percent of its workforce across the company.A Rivian spokespe...
Feb 01, 2023
House Minority Leader: “I’ll keep knocking on the door until they let me in”
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "I'll keep knocking on the door until they let me in."That's how House Minority Leade...
Jan 31, 2023
UPDATE: No one injured after fire on ‘transit-style’ bus
There are no injuries. The occupant on the bus was the driver. (Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department is responding to the Interstate 74/55...
Jan 31, 2023 (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington Fire/File)
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 The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)
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
