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Rob Van Dam’s Comic-Con Appearance Cancelled Due To Bomb Threat
Rob Van Dam’s planned appearance at the Illinois Comic Con was derailed by a series of unexpected events on Saturday. While RVD initially believed the nationwide FAA flight disruptions were responsible for keeping him away, he later discovered that a bomb threat in Peoria had forced organizers to cancel the convention’s opening day.
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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...
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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”...
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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...
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Ongoing BioUrja evacuation forces CityLink detours, possible delays
PEORIA (25News Now) – CityLink is rerouting buses in Peoria as an evacuation order remains in effect Saturday for the area within a one-mile radius of BioUrja Renewables. According to the transit authority, the changes are in part due to road closures affecting portions of Washington Street, Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue. near downtown.
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Peoria city leaders set sights on redevelopment of Northwoods Mall area
A state-sponsored economic development incentive could facilitate a revitalization and transformation of the Northwoods Mall site in Peoria. The city intends to establish an Illinois STAR Bond District, which stands for sales tax and revenue, with the hope of attracting destination-based retail, entertainment and tourism opportunities. “This is a huge...
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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.
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Peoria nurse awarded for work with Greater Peoria Honor Flight
The American Ambulance Association [AAA] has awarded a Peoria nurse the 2026 Star of Life, a national award honoring the winner's work with the Greater Peoria Honor Flight [GPHF]. The Stars of Life program celebrates Emergency Medical Services members across the country who go above and beyond for their patients,...
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Peoria OKs financing plan for needed repairs at Twin Towers condos
Repairs and improvements needed at the prominent Twin Towers Place condominiums in Downtown Peoria are set to proceed after a city-aided financing plan gained approval. The Peoria City Council voted unanimously this week to establish a special service area for the Twin Towers and enter an agreement with the condominium association and a selected lender to fund the work estimated at $2.5 million.
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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.
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Peoria-area Opportunity Zones could help attract future development
PEORIA (25News Now) – Parts of the Peoria area have been selected as Illinois’ new Opportunity Zones, a designation local economic leaders say could help attract private investment and redevelopment in the years ahead. The program offers federal tax incentives to encourage investors to finance qualifying projects in...