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UPDATE: Man dead after motorcycle crash in Peoria County

A man in his 50s died and a woman was hospitalized in stable condition after a motorcycle collided with a passenger vehicle in Peoria County on Saturday.

Peoria County, IL · 15h

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11 Peoria, Illinois Restaurants That Remain Crowded Without Paying A Dime On Advertising

A pizza joint that first opened in 1926 still closes its doors every Monday and Tuesday, and the crowds keep coming anyway. I love that kind of quiet confidence. In one river city in central Illinois, that same stubborn streak shows up all over the dinner map. One steakhouse hands you raw steaks to grill yourself, and a barbecue joint smokes its meat inside an old rail depot.

Peoria, IL · 21h

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Documentary by exonerated Peoria man earns honors in California

After spending 28 years in prison for a crime he maintains he did not commit, Roosevelt Myles received recognition for his documentary, Post Conviction, which earned third place at the San Quentin Film Festival.

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The Humble Illinois Restaurant Dishing Out Wildly Delicious Burgers

There are certain restaurants in this world that don’t need a publicist, a social media manager, or a neon sign visible from space, because the food does all the talking. The Fillin’ Station in Washington, Illinois is exactly that kind of restaurant, and the burgers it serves are the kind that make you question every other burger you’ve ever eaten.

Washington, IL · 1d

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Parkview Estates resident to receive overdue repairs

PEORIA (25News Now) - After two months of waiting, things are finally changing for Parkview Estates resident Deidra Harper. On August 16, she returned home to discover her apartment’s roof had collapsed, damaging fixtures and spreading insulation everywhere. “I was devastated. I couldn’t believe it happened,” she remarked, “I...

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Twirl Into Decades Of Family Memories At This Unassuming Illinois Italian Restaurant In Pekin

A sandwich that shares its name with a Venetian boat has been pulling central Illinois families back to the same tables for decades. It’s called the gondola, and some folks still tie it to childhood memories from the early 1990s. The bread gets talked about just as much. It’s...

Pekin, IL · 1d

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We Ranked The Best Italian Beef In Illinois And These 7 Spots Made The Cut

A sandwich stand on a busy Chicago street became the filming spot for a hit TV show, and its business reportedly more than doubled. That is the kind of pull an Italian beef sandwich has in Illinois. The idea goes back about a century. Thin-sliced roast beef gets soaked in...

Illinois · 2d

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Pritzker to ‘pause’ public events while recovering from outpatient procedure

(25News Now) - Gov. JB Pritzker will undergo an outpatient urology procedure on Monday, Nov. 9 leading him to “pause” public events during his recovery, a governor’s spokesperson said. “This is the standard and final follow-up to the same procedure he completed in May 2026,” said Matt...

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Peoria police looking for missing man last seen in mid-October

Peoria police are asking for public assistance in locating Aubrey Moore Jr., who was last seen in mid-October.

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Peoria man sentenced to 42 months for illegal gun sales

A Peoria man named Quincy Jones was sentenced to 42 months in prison for illegally selling firearms while being a convicted felon.

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Edwardsville girls cross country makes history with fourth-place state finish

MacKenna Kerpan and Morgan Popelar become Edwardsville's first state medalists in the same race, leading the Tigers to a program-best fourth-place state finish.

Edwardsville, IL · 9h

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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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More than Coach Wardle’s daughter, Mya Wardle is forging her own legacy

There’s an inherent pressure that comes with growing up in a sports household—a desire to follow in your parents’ footsteps. Your name and identity are synonymous with the accomplishments of others; a legacy created before you had a chance to build your own. That’s the dynamic Bradley...

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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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Toys R Us returns to Peoria’s Northwoods Mall

Toys R Us reopened at the Northwoods Mall in Peoria on November 5, aiming to leverage holiday nostalgia to increase mall traffic.

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Peoria Women’s Club maintains lasting legacy

Minutes after genetic genealogist Kaycee Connelly’s program at the Peoria Women’s Club last month, the midday sun warmed the polished hardwood floors and an air of genial activity filled the room as members rearranged tables and chairs. Activity and a pleasant resolve has permeated the storied organization over...

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Peoria man convicted of stolen vehicle possession and weapons count

A Peoria County jury found Christopher L. Coleman guilty of possessing a stolen vehicle and a firearm as a felon, while acquitting his co-defendant, Anthony S. Campbell, of all charges.

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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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