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Tentative deal reached in hockey players’ strike against ECHL
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/27/no-cheering-bloomington-arena-strike-forces-bison-postpone-2-home-hockey-games/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/27/no-cheering-bloomington-arena-strike-forces-bison-postpone-2-home-hockey-games/
Tentative deal reached in hockey players’ strike against ECHL
The announcement of a tentative agreement came Saturday night, but the deal must be approved by union members and the ECHL Board of Governors
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December 28, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Tentative deal reached in hockey players’ strike against ECHL
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/27/no-cheering-bloomington-arena-strike-forces-bison-postpone-2-home-hockey-games/
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Principles of Kwanzaa come to life during Peoria celebration
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December 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Principles of Kwanzaa come to life during Peoria celebration
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No cheering at Bloomington arena as strike forces Bison to postpone 2 home hockey games
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/27/no-cheering-bloomington-arena-strike-forces-bison-postpone-2-home-hockey-games/
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December 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
No cheering at Bloomington arena as strike forces Bison to postpone 2 home hockey games
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House Democrats are trying again to end a federal program allowing state and local law enforcement to participate in federal immigration enforcement.
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/27/house-democrats-reintroduce-bill-end-federal-immigration-enforcement-program/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/27/house-democrats-reintroduce-bill-end-federal-immigration-enforcement-program/
December 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM
House Democrats are trying again to end a federal program allowing state and local law enforcement to participate in federal immigration enforcement.
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/27/house-democrats-reintroduce-bill-end-federal-immigration-enforcement-program/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/27/house-democrats-reintroduce-bill-end-federal-immigration-enforcement-program/
Kennedy Center president criticizes musician who canceled performance after President Trump's name added to building
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/27/kennedy-center-criticizes-musician-who-canceled-performance-after-trump-name-added-building/
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December 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Kennedy Center president criticizes musician who canceled performance after President Trump's name added to building
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Kennedy Center's president blasts musician who canceled performance after President Trump's name added to building
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December 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Kennedy Center's president blasts musician who canceled performance after President Trump's name added to building
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/27/kennedy-center-criticizes-musician-who-canceled-performance-after-trump-name-added-building/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/27/kennedy-center-criticizes-musician-who-canceled-performance-after-trump-name-added-building/
‘Hockey needs to be played’: Bloomington Bison fans, players react to union strike in ECHL labor dispute
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December 27, 2025 at 4:41 AM
‘Hockey needs to be played’: Bloomington Bison fans, players react to union strike in ECHL labor dispute
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DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/mrxd3zah
YOUR VOICE POLL QUESTION: Would you rather vacation somewhere cold or hot during the holidays?
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December 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
YOUR VOICE POLL QUESTION: Would you rather vacation somewhere cold or hot during the holidays?
Let your voice be heard by following the link below and sharing your thoughts with us in the comments! https://www.25newsnow.com/poll
Let your voice be heard by following the link below and sharing your thoughts with us in the comments! https://www.25newsnow.com/poll
Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year’s Eve, kicking off US’s 250th birthday
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December 27, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year’s Eve, kicking off US’s 250th birthday
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Melodee Buzzard’s mother pleads not guilty to murder charge in 9-year-old’s death
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December 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Melodee Buzzard’s mother pleads not guilty to murder charge in 9-year-old’s death
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‘You just hear her voice’: Kentucky Waffle House server goes viral for Christmas singing performance
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DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/2t4medt4
December 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
‘You just hear her voice’: Kentucky Waffle House server goes viral for Christmas singing performance
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DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/2t4medt4
December 27, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
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DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/y96tpd3n
December 26, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
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DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/y96tpd3n
Beloved Minnesota pastor spent final moments helping others before suffering heart attack, family says
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DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/45ebw9cr
December 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Beloved Minnesota pastor spent final moments helping others before suffering heart attack, family says
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DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/45ebw9cr
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters sicken dozens of people across 22 states, officials say
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December 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters sicken dozens of people across 22 states, officials say
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Atlanta cancer patient receives help, outpouring of support after HOA drains bank account
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December 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Atlanta cancer patient receives help, outpouring of support after HOA drains bank account
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December 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Much like the movie "Home Alone," New York police say a quick-thinking boy stopped a burglar who broke into his home.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Much like the movie "Home Alone," New York police say a quick-thinking boy stopped a burglar who broke into his home.
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DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/3pzfvzbk
ECHL’s ‘last, best, final offer’ goes unanswered from player’s union, fate of Bloomington Bison games unknown
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/echls-last-best-final-offer-goes-unanswered-players-union-fate-bloomington-bison-games-unknown/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/echls-last-best-final-offer-goes-unanswered-players-union-fate-bloomington-bison-games-unknown/
December 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
ECHL’s ‘last, best, final offer’ goes unanswered from player’s union, fate of Bloomington Bison games unknown
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/echls-last-best-final-offer-goes-unanswered-players-union-fate-bloomington-bison-games-unknown/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/echls-last-best-final-offer-goes-unanswered-players-union-fate-bloomington-bison-games-unknown/
With many retailers having changed certain policies, the Better Business Bureau advises on how to avoid holiday gift return nightmares.
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/25/bbb-gives-tips-gift-returns-exchanges-holiday-season/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/25/bbb-gives-tips-gift-returns-exchanges-holiday-season/
December 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
With many retailers having changed certain policies, the Better Business Bureau advises on how to avoid holiday gift return nightmares.
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/25/bbb-gives-tips-gift-returns-exchanges-holiday-season/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/25/bbb-gives-tips-gift-returns-exchanges-holiday-season/
The spirit of giving is alive and well here in Central Illinois. I’ll tell you all about it. Tune in to Good News Only at 25Newsnow.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The spirit of giving is alive and well here in Central Illinois. I’ll tell you all about it. Tune in to Good News Only at 25Newsnow.com
More Illinois senior citizens eligible for senior real estate tax deferral program
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/more-illinois-senior-citizens-eligible-senior-real-estate-tax-deferral-program/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/more-illinois-senior-citizens-eligible-senior-real-estate-tax-deferral-program/
December 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
More Illinois senior citizens eligible for senior real estate tax deferral program
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/more-illinois-senior-citizens-eligible-senior-real-estate-tax-deferral-program/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/more-illinois-senior-citizens-eligible-senior-real-estate-tax-deferral-program/
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet with President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend.
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/zelenkyy-says-he-will-meet-with-trump-florida-sunday-talks-ukraine-security-guarantees/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/zelenkyy-says-he-will-meet-with-trump-florida-sunday-talks-ukraine-security-guarantees/
December 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet with President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend.
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/zelenkyy-says-he-will-meet-with-trump-florida-sunday-talks-ukraine-security-guarantees/
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New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/new-laws-illinois-expands-job-protected-leave-parents-with-newborns-nicu/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/new-laws-illinois-expands-job-protected-leave-parents-with-newborns-nicu/
December 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/new-laws-illinois-expands-job-protected-leave-parents-with-newborns-nicu/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/new-laws-illinois-expands-job-protected-leave-parents-with-newborns-nicu/
22 states to raise minimum wage as many Americans worry about affordability
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/22-states-raise-minimum-wage-many-americans-worry-about-affordability/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/22-states-raise-minimum-wage-many-americans-worry-about-affordability/
December 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
22 states to raise minimum wage as many Americans worry about affordability
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/22-states-raise-minimum-wage-many-americans-worry-about-affordability/
DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/26/22-states-raise-minimum-wage-many-americans-worry-about-affordability/