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IHSA Football Playoffs- Normal West and Heyworth advance to the State Quarterfinals
PEORIA (25News Now) - Normal West beats Pekin, 33-21, in the Class 6A 2nd Round. Heyworth beats Fisher, 45-7, in the Class 1A 2nd Round. Get 25NewsStreaming on your smart TV — it’s free and easy. Watch live newscasts, recent newscasts, top news stories, updated forecasts, local sports highlights, and exclusive content. Search “WEEK 25 News” to install.
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Old-Fashioned Cranberry Banana Dessert
Cranberries were a popular fruit a hundred years ago, and many old cookbooks contain a few cranberry recipes. This year, I was intrigued by a recipe in a 1926 community cookbook from Peoria, Illinois. It contained a recipe for Cranberry Banana Dessert. The Cranberry Banana Dessert was easy to make,...
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Boys and Girls Cross Country Head to State Championship Meet
The boys and girls cross country teams qualified for the Illinois High School Association’s state championship meet after standout performances throughout the fall and at Sectionals. Parents, teammates, and friends gathered in the lobby on Friday morning, holding signs with words of encouragement as the athletes boarded the bus....
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Holiday Shopping in Peoria, IL | Local Gift Guide
The holiday season is here, and there’s no better time to discover the local shops, boutiques and makers that make Greater Peoria special!. Skip the usual online shopping scroll and make a day of exploring Peoria-area shops. From locally made treasures to cozy home décor and delicious treats, here’s where to start your holiday shopping in Greater Peoria.
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Peoria glass studio hosts holiday decoration classes
PEORIA (25News Now) - A Central Peoria glass work studio is showing that holiday decorations can be made instead of bought. Pumpkin Glass Gallery and Studio hosts classes for beginners to experts who want to make homemade decorations for the holidays. The classes are giving students a chance to create...
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Town of Normal to try again at updating home-based business rules, starting with public opinion
The Town of Normal is requesting the public's feedback on zoning and regulation of home-based businesses at an open house Wednesday, Nov. 18. It will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. in Room 409 at City Hall. A newsletter sent by the town this week said, "This event is an opportunity...
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ISU students reflect on campus safety after Nov. 1 shooting
NORMAL, Ill. — Following a shooting in the early hours of Nov. 1, Illinois State University students are reflecting on campus safety and how the university responds to gun violence in the surrounding community. For some students, the shooting has not changed their perception of safety. Others say repeated...
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Illinois State swimming past Marquette
Illinois State swim and dive hosted Marquette for senior day at Horton Pool. In the meet, quite a few impressive results came from Illinois State across the 16 events, resulting in the win the Redbirds were hoping for. The first event came and went fast for the Redbirds during the...
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Redbirds send Vikings overboard in Saturday rout
Illinois State women's basketball carried its momentum from Thursday night's overtime win over Dayton back to Bloomington-Normal, cruising past Augustana 96-54 Saturday at CEFCU Arena. Fixing the small things. “I told this team I think this is one of the more disappointing games in my 10 years that I’ve been...