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Community shelters at Manual Academy amidst bomb threat

PEORIA (25News Now) - Community members sheltered in place Friday night at Manual Academy amidst a bomb threat in Peoria. Residents who live in the 1-mile radius that was evacuated are supposed to go there. One woman told 25News her son tried to come pick her up, but he couldn’t...

Peoria, IL · 20h
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Bloomington offering up to $25,000 in grants for local projects

The city of Bloomington has launched the Making Life Better Microgrant Program, offering up to $25,000 for local projects focused on areas such as workforce development, housing, and community engagement.

Bloomington, IL · 2d

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Local licensed medical cannabis business says new Illinois Hemp ban said it will help keep customers safe

Peoria, IL · 1d

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2 Bloomington schools are meeting in one building

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - In February 2024, District 87 purchased the former OAB building from State Farm. They spent a year and a half transforming it into the Willie G. & Gloria Brown Education Center. One half is the Bloomington Career Academy, and the other half is the Sarah Raymond School of Early Education.

Bloomington, IL · 2d
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Uptown Normal underpass project makes progress

The $40 million Underpass project in Uptown Normal, which began on September 30, 2025, is continuing its utility relocation phase and is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2028.

Normal, IL · 2d

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U.S. Capitol Christmas tree traveling through Illinois today

This year's U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is being hauled through the Midwest this week on its way to be displayed in Washington D.C. for the holidays. The 76-foot tall Engelmann spruce began its journey in October from the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest in Idaho. The caravan, which has made stops in Paducah in previous years, is taking a northerly route this year.

Illinois · 1d

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Lutz Road improvements celebrated at Luther Oaks

A dedication ceremony was held at Luther Oaks in Bloomington to commemorate the improvement of Lutz Road and the development of Wittenberg Woods Park, efforts led by resident Laura Baue.

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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Ex-U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood among Peoria air travelers stuck by nationwide ground stop

(25News Now) - Officials at Peoria International Airport and Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington-Normal are urging travelers to check directly with their airlines for flight information after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide. The FAA said the ground stop was issued “out of an abundance of caution”...

Peoria, IL · 1d

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Most People Drive Right Past These 7 Illinois Hot Dog Stands That Never Changed A Thing

One stand on this list piles the fries right on top of the hot dog and still won’t hand you ketchup. Another claims credit for putting a batter-dipped hot dog on a stick along old Route 66. I love that kind of stubbornness. Illinois has plenty of flashy food...

Illinois · 1d

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Illinois Passes Law Limiting E-Bikes

The state of Illinois has passed a new law limiting where E-Bikes can be driven. This new legislation comes as accidents involving the increasingly popular vehicle including two in Bloomington-Normal. It states that bikes that can go above 15 miles per hour are prohibited from being used on sidewalks. Usage on shared pathways, such as the Constitution Trail, is up to local government.

Illinois · 2d

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A first for National Council of Negro Women in Bloomington-Normal history

The National Council of Negro Women is scheduled to hold its first Bloomington-Normal chapter induction ceremony during a sell-out luncheon on November 14.

Bloomington, IL · 2d

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B-N labor leaders support data centers built with community-minded regulation, union labor

McLean County residents have shared their opposition to hyperscale data centers, and they were a major issue in the recent midterm elections. But one group in particular stands to gain from their construction: labor unions. In a report from the Illinois Economic Police Institute, a group which advocates for "data...

Mclean County, IL · 1d

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The uncertain future of Elite and its role in Peoria Public Schools

Peoria Public Schools voted 4-3 to replace the long-standing Elite Community Outreach Game Changers program with a new in-house initiative called NOVA Academy following a compliance audit by the Peoria County Regional Superintendent of Education.

Peoria, IL · 3d

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Peoria dispensary anticipates increased business as Illinois hemp-derived THC restrictions take effect

PEORIA (25News Now) -New restrictions on hemp-derived THC products took effect Thursday in Illinois. However, state officials agreed to pause enforcement through Nov. 19 for certain businesses covered by a federal lawsuit. According to a bulletin released by the state in Oct., Consumable or topical products with more than 0.4...

Peoria, IL · 8h

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East Peoria announces nightly specials for its Winter Wonderland

The Festival of Lights East Peoria has announced various nightly promotions and ticket prices for its upcoming Winter Wonderland drive-thru display, which is scheduled to run from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3.

East Peoria, IL · 4d

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Health administrator who guided Peoria County’s COVID 19 response resigns

PEORIA (25News Now) - Monica Hendrickson, the longtime administrator of the Peoria City/County Health Department who helped lead the region through the COVID-19 pandemic, has resigned. A county official said Hendrickson submitted her resignation on Monday, Nov. 2. The resignation was accepted Thursday, Nov. 12. A special meeting of the...

Peoria County, IL · 1d

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Peoria reverend, centenarian reflects on WWII service

Reverend Arthur S. Williams Sr., a 100-year-old WWII veteran, was the first Black employee of the Peoria Housing Authority and the first Black member of Laborers' Local 165.

Peoria, IL · 2d

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New firefighters complete 12-week training academy

Twenty new recruits graduated from the Peoria Fire Department's Fall 2026 academy following 12 weeks of intensive training at the Vernon A. Gudat Training Academy.

Peoria, IL · 1d

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Ongoing BioUrja evacuation forces CityLink detours, possible delays

UPDATE — SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 1:05 P.M. Peoria Police have lifted the one-mile evacuation order surrounding BioUrja Renewables. Authorities say an extensive search of the facility found no additional suspicious devices. Residents may return home, and police are removing street barricades and reopening roads. The U.S. Coast Guard has also lifted restrictions on the Illinois River. The criminal investigation remains ongoing.

Peoria, IL · 11h