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Hundreds gather in Brimfield for a community-led meeting on a proposed CO2 storage project
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ISU looking for contractor to build new South Campus residence hall and dining complex
Illinois State University is now looking to hire a general contractor to lead construction of a new on-campus residence hall and dining center. The South Campus residence hall would house up to 900 students, with a dining hall attached providing room for up to 425 students. Aondover Tarhule, president of Illinois State, said the extra space would ease pressures on campus — including potential needed renovations at existing residence halls.
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Town of Normal to continue resurfacing project on Willow
It has been almost a year since the Town of Normal started its resurfacing project. The program aims to improve driving conditions and address safety and infrastructure needs. Town Engineer Zachary Wall mentioned when the planned due date is. “They do plan on getting Willow Street done here by mid-November,”...
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Peoria’s Moss Avenue to fully reopen
PEORIA (25News Now) – The last section of Moss Avenue will reopen Friday at noon, concluding a construction project that started over a year ago. Peoria Public Works said Moss between North MacArthur Highway and North Sheridan Road will reopen. The traffic signals at Moss and MacArthur will also return to normal operation and all side streets will reopen.
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Letters: Vote YES on human rights advisory
A non-binding advisory referendum concerning the Illinois Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot in several local jurisdictions, including Peoria, Medina, and Kickapoo Townships. Local voters approved placing the question on the ballot during their annual township meetings. The referendum asks voters whether they...
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Haunted Trail frightens redbirds this Halloween
The Town of Normal’s annual Haunted Trail returned this past weekend, offering visitors a Halloween experience featuring spooky displays, costumed characters, sound effects and lighting effects along Constitution Trail. William Claver, a senior at Illinois State University currently student teaching as an English education, attended the event with his...
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Peoria OKs taking passenger rail effort to next step, but some see project as a 'boondoggle'
Peoria is on track toward the second step in pursuing passenger rail service to Chicago, although some council members are not on board with the idea. The Peoria City Council this week approved funding for professional services to assist with Step 2 of the Federal Railroad Administration’s three-step corridor identification and development program.
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Maroa Fire Department Gives Firehouse a Fresh New Look
The Maroa Fire Department has given its firehouse a much-needed refresh over the past several months. The department says the building was constructed in the early 2000s, making it time for some updates. Improvements include fresh paint inside the meeting room and truck bay, a new roof, and new flooring...