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Gas prices are on the rise at the start of the new year
Prices at the pump are on the rise. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – At the start of the new year, prices at the pump are rising.According to GasBuddy, prices across the ...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2023

Sheriff: local jail grapples with mentally ill inmates who should be getting help from the state
The sheriff hopes things will change, but in the meantime, he plans to work with other community agencies to help the progressing issue. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsMCLEAN COUNTY (25 News Now) – ...
Syndicated Author Dec 21, 2022
IDOT reminding the public of how to check the road conditions from home
Road conditions are recorded by snowplow drivers out in the field and relayed to the site. (Photo courtesy: GettingaroundIllinois.com/25 News) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Department of...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2022

Arrival of a winter storm in Central Illinois during peak holiday travel
IDOT is urging patience and caution while traveling later this week, especially around snow plows. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By 25 NewsCENTRAL ILLINOIS – This incoming winter storm will barrel ...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2022
Ameren Illinois customers can qualify for free smart thermostats
The device lets user control the temperature of the home from their smartphone and allows a heating/cooling schedule to be made for more efficient energy use. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News BLOO...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2022

Lawmakers pay their respects to Scott Bennett
The memorial was held at a University of Illinois performance hall on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It took a performance hall on the University of Illinois...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2022

ISU honors baseball star who’s giving back after making the big leagues
School leaders said DeJong made the lead gift to build the training facility that will replace the outdoor bullpen area. (Facebook/Paul DeJong)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Illinois State University is hon...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2022

Two juveniles charged as adults for theft of 25 guns from Bloomington business
A juvenile female with her infant child drove Freeman, Lobdell and DaJuan Edwards-Melton to the business where they broke through a window and stole the weapons, according to a news release from the U...
Syndicated Author Dec 16, 2022

Merger set to increase Morton Community Bank’s presence in the Twin Cities
The acquisition will boost Morton Community Bank's total assets to about $5.75 billion, according to a news release. (Flickr)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Morton Community Bank is acquiring a Springfi...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2022

Santa’s Station returns to Uptown Normal this weekend
Up until Christmas Eve, Santa will still have open hours from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday nights and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. (Uptown Normal)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON ...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2022