Easton
Easton, IL · Municipal
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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.
The Clinton Journal
County board covers list of business at regular meeting
CLINTON — The DeWitt County Board approved its annual $10,000 contribution to help fund the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor. The vote came during the board’s regular meeting on Oct. 22. “This is the exact same resolution we do every year; the amount has not...
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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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Crowley Pumpkins displays 500 jack-o’-lanterns in Mahomet
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) – Spooky season is among us. People and places are getting ready for a night of fun, and that includes Crowley Pumpkins in Mahomet. Community members decorate all the pumpkins, and they currently have 500 jack-o’-lanterns on display. One of the co-owners says it’s a great way to bring the whole family […]
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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...
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Peoria paramedic receives national EMS honor, chooses veterans over awards ceremony
PEORIA (25News Now) - A Peoria paramedic is receiving one of the highest honors in emergency medical services, but she won’t be in Washington, D.C., to accept it. Nicole Hughes, a Quality and Compliance Manager, Critical Care Paramedic and Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse with Advanced Medical Transport (AMT), has been named a 2026 Star of Life by the American Ambulance Association. The award recognizes EMS professionals who go above and beyond in caring for their communities.
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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.