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Tiny village of Hopewell must launch a costly overhaul of failing water system
The 418 residents of the village of Hopewell will see their monthly water bills rise to as much as $133 per month in order to pay for a new water treatment system, the chairman of the community’s waterworks committee indicated during a public meeting. At issue: the village’s current...
Missouri Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Meth Distribution in Central Illinois
A Missouri man from Chillicothe, Scott Young, 37, was handed a 60-month prison sentence on April 25th for pushing meth in the Land of Lincoln. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois, Young was busted distributing the narcotic on two separate occasions back in 2019.
‘Should have been done yesterday’: Rural, older Americans could get hurt as affordable internet program runs out of cash
(CNN) — For Cindy Westman, the internet is a literal lifeline. She depends on internet access to care for her 12-year-old daughter — who has cerebral palsy and autism — by messaging doctors, accessing test results and scheduling critical medical appointments virtually. But it’s not easy to...
25 Sports High School Saturday- April 27, 2024
(25News Now) - In Soccer, Normal Community continued their sizzling season with another win today. In lacrosse, Washington and Dunlap both had big wins. In baseball and softball, Morton swept their doubleheader. And in track, tonight was the annual Morton Distance gala with runners from all over Illinois. You can...
Local high school hosts a walk-a-thon to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. (WMBD) — More than 100 people came out to Illinois Valley Central High School to walk and donate to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This is the first time that the school has hosted the walk, although the school has raised funds for Cystic Fibrosis for a long time according to event organizer Sherri Heth.
Grammy-winning Christian and pop music icon Amy Grant will perform in Washington
Over a four-decade career, Grant has sold more than 30 million albums and garnered six Grammy Awards and 26 Dove Awards. The Augusta, Georgia, native has been called the “Queen of Christian Pop.” Among her crossover hits are "The Next Time I Fall," a duet with Peter Cetera, and "Baby Baby." Both reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
City of Chillicothe to increase water rates this summer
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. (WMBD) — The City of Chillicothe announced that it will increase its water rates this summer. According to a message to residents from Chillicothe City Council, the rate increase was unavoidable due to a state law that requires the water department to “stand alone financially,” which means the water department’s expenses must be paid by the money from the city’s water bills.
Local students embark on an agricultural journey into the past
PEORIA (25News Now) - At Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, fifth-through-seventh graders embarked on a journey into the past on Wednesday, immersing themselves in hands-on learning experiences in agriculture. Instead of textbooks and lectures, these young learners delved into soil preparation, seed selection, and corn planting, utilizing techniques and horse-drawn...
Merger plans announced between parent companies of Midwest Bank and Princeville State Bank
PEORIA (25News Now) - The parent company of Princeville State Bank is merging with the owner of Midwest Bank, which has branches in East Peoria and Galesburg. Princeville State Bank’s parent company, Main Street Bancorp, Inc., will become a part of Western Illinois Bancshares, Inc., in an all-stock transaction, according to a news release.
Chillicothe Council Votes Down Mayor’s Chief of Staff, Bans Public Feeding of Wildlife
Chillicothe — Council voted down the mayor’s request to fill the post of “Chief of Staff” Monday evening. After several speakers from the public and a few council members spoke pro and con in this session, the proposed ordinance failed 3-5 at third reading. Council did...
Early intervention program advocates seek more funding to shorten a growing wait list
Krista Riber knows firsthand how critical early intervention services are for young children in Illinois with special needs. Riber’s 18-month-old son Ezra was born with a rare genetic disorder called Majeed syndrome, as well as a condition called cortical visual impairment, where the brain has problems interpreting messages from the eyes.
Cycling into the Spring with the Kiwanis Club of Peoria Heights
PEORIA (25News Now) - Kiwanis Club of Peoria Heights is holding its first annual Cycle into Spring on Sunday. This event was open to families and children. The Kiwanis Club of Peoria Heights was giving away 100 bicycle helmets for kids. People who attended this event could also enter a raffle to win a boy or girl’s bike.
Woodford County liver recipient knows her celebrations are another person’s sorrows
PEORIA (25News Now) - Six years of life when death seemed like the only option for Christy Nachtrieb of Germantown Hills, and she has one person to thank, her organ donor, Vincent, and his liver. In 2012, Nachtrieb was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Primary Biliary Cholangitis that threatens...
25 Sports High School Thursday- April 25, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - Metamora and East Peoria earn softball wins. Normal Community, Normal U-High and Morton all earn baseball wins. Plus, a great night for Eureka’s big track meet. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on...
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