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Tazewell County citizens pack zoning board meeting as energy storage, solar facilities information presented

PEKIN (25News Now) - Strata Clean Energy presented to the Tazewell County Zoning Board, looking for a special use permit to build an energy storage facility in Elm Grove Township. The plan is for a 300 megawatt storage facility that can hold excess energy when its not needed and put...

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U.S. Department of Energy announces $5B loan to boost nuclear power, including in Clinton

CLINTON (25News Now) -The Clinton nuclear power plant is among six Illinois facilities that could benefit from a federal loan commitment of up to $5 billion aimed at modernizing existing nuclear plants and increasing electricity production across three states. The U.S. Department of Energy announced the conditional loan commitment to...

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Tazewell County panel recommends denial of battery storage project, reaches stalemate on solar proposal

TAZEWELL COUNTY (25News Now) -Two proposed energy projects in Tazewell County face uncertain futures after two days of hearings before the county’s Zoning Board of Appeals, with one recommended for denial and the other receiving no recommendation. More than 1,000 pages of documents supporting two special-use permit applications were...

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Peoria County Board approves special use for Four Creeks wind project

PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) - In a tension-filled room Thursday night, the Peoria County Board approved a special use for the Four Creeks wind project 12 to 5. The Four Creeks, LLC wind project, developed by Repsol Renewables, would span four townships in northwestern Peoria County. There will be 113...

Peoria County, IL · 1d
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Fundraising campaign to help build new pickleball complex in Mahomet

MAHOMET, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Mahomet Community Foundation, in partnership with Mahomet Parks & Recreation, has launched a $300,000 fundraising campaign to help build a new pickleball complex at 13 Acres Park. The project will create more opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active, connect with neighbors, and...

Mahomet, IL · 1d

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Central IL superintendents focus on future plans after some referendums pass, others fail

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As election results continue to trickle in, we are checking in on school district referendums in Central Illinois. Three of them have passed, and one of them failed, unofficial results show. The referendums were regarding school districts of Champaign, Teutopolis, Thomasboro and Mahomet-Seymour. WCIA followed up with school officials and families […]

Champaign, IL · 2d

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Peoria County Board gives OK to controversial wind farm project

A controversial $1.5 billion, large-scale wind farm development has gained approval from the Peoria County Board on a split vote and with a long list of conditions. The Four Creeks Wind Project proposed by Repsol Renewables calls for installation of 113 turbines across 27,000 acres in the county’s northwest corner, stretching from Brimfield and Princeville to the Knox and Stark county lines.

Peoria County, IL · 1d

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Joshua Crockett defeats McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael, becoming first countywide Democrat in four decades

For the first time in 44 years, a Democrat will hold countywide elected office in McLean County. Democrat Joshua Crockett defeated incumbent Republican Kathy Michael on Tuesday as she sought a fifth term as McLean County clerk. With all but a handful of precincts left to count, McLean County Democratic...

Mclean County, IL · 3d

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General Election: McLean County Referendum results

McLean County residents voted on several referendums concerning school board representation, state divestment policies, and fire protection district tax rates during the general election.

Mclean County, IL · 3d

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Darin LaHood wins Illinois U.S. House 16th District

Darin LaHood defeated challenger Paul Nolley to retain his seat in the 16th District, securing his seventh term in the House.

Peoria, IL · 3d

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PIPCO Donates $10,000 Training System to Peoria Firefighter Recruits

PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria firefighters have received a new $10,000 training system donated by Peoria Industrial Piping Company, also known as PIPCO, to help prepare them for building emergencies. The Peoria Fire Training Academy recently conducted training on a portable standpipe system donated by the company. Standpipe systems are...

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Pekin 108 faces $40 million in needed improvements after voters reject sales tax

PEKIN (25News Now) - Pekin Public Schools District 108 is rethinking how it will pay for millions of dollars in building improvements after Tazewell County voters rejected a proposed 1% school facilities sales tax in Tuesday’s election. Superintendent Leonard Ealey said he was disappointed by the results but respects...

Pekin, IL · 3d

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The Peoria NAACP and Elite Community Outreach are challenging a proposed shakeup of the local school program

PEORIA (25NewsNow) – The Peoria school board is scheduled to vote Monday, Nov. 9, on the future of Elite’s Game Changer Safe School. Peoria Public Schools says the program at Trewyn School for sixth through eighth graders is facing challenges, including discipline issues and neighborhood violence. Peoria Public...

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Peoria councilman discusses city budget, upcoming road projects during Coffee with Constituents

PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria residents had an opportunity to share their concerns directly with city leaders Thursday morning as 4th District Councilman Andre Allen hosted his monthly Coffee with Constituents event. The gathering took place at Panera Bread in the Westlake Shopping Center, bringing residents together to discuss city...

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Peoria County holds special burial service for unclaimed deceased

The Peoria County Coroner’s Office, OSF Saint Francis, and area funeral homes collaborated on a special service Monday for deceased individuals who were never claimed by family or friends. The mass burial was conducted at St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria. About three dozen members of the public and...

Peoria County, IL · 5d

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General Election: McLean County Board winners

The results of the Nov. 3 general election for the McLean County Board were announced for eight contested districts and two unopposed seats.

Mclean County, IL · 3d

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Democrats increase McLean County Board majority as Republicans hold rural districts

The McLean County Democrats successfully defended and increased their majority on the county board in Tuesday's election. By flipping a GOP-held seat and defending their own, Democrats will now have a 13-to-7 majority — one more than they had before — according to unofficial election results. Democrats have steadily picked up seats on the board since 2018. At the time of Donald Trump’s first election, Democrats only held five seats. This was the first election they were defending their majority.

Mclean County, IL · 3d

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Peoria spaghetti dinner will fund veteran home repairs

The Illinois Valley Fuller Center For Housing will host its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser for veteran home repairs on November 7 at the Elks Club Lodge in Peoria.

Peoria, IL · 4d

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Peoria County Board to vote on wind farm Thursday

The Peoria County Board is scheduled to vote on a special use permit for the proposed Four Creeks Wind Project during meetings held at the Holiday Inn & Suites at Grand Prairie this Thursday.

Peoria County, IL · 3d

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Study identifies barriers to health care for people who use drugs in central Illinois

PEORIA (25News Now) – A joint study by the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria and Jolt Harm Reduction found that housing insecurity, lack of reliable transportation and public stigma often lead people who use drugs in central Illinois to avoid health care. Researchers surveyed local participants...

Peoria, IL · 2d