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Area home contractor gifts new roof to Peoria veteran
A Peoria veteran is thankful for a surprise new roof gifted to him by a Creve Coeur home improvement contractor Tuesday morning. Perfect Choice Home Solutions partnered with IKO Roofing Contractors, Richards Building Supply and Daker Seamless Gutters for the repair. The roof replacement was the first time Perfect Choice had done renovation work for a veteran since it replaced windows for a veteran a few years ago.
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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...
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Faith meets medical innovation: Peoria Franciscan sister helps surgeons prepare for complex operations
PEORIA (25News Now) -As the sisters at OSF HealthCare in Peoria celebrate 150 years of serving the community, one Franciscan sister is combining her love for God and medical innovation to help prepare surgeons for some of their most complex operations. Sister M. Pieta Keller, F.S.G.M., is a Purdue-trained biomedical...
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College signings for Nov. 12, 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — High school seniors signed with college sports programs at two big signing ceremonies on Thursday. Ten student-athletes were honored at a signing ceremony at Dunlap High School. Three were a part of Dunlap’s conference and regional championship baseball team which won 30 games last spring. Brett Alkire (California State-Bakersfield), Carter Lippens […]
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Morton’s Isaac Davis makes major impact after position change this season
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — For three years he was throwing passes. Now he catches them and defends them. Isaac Davis has moved from quarterback to athlete in Morton and the Potters are benefitting from the move. For three years, he was under center at quarterback but now he’s a running back and defensive back. “Being […]
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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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My Mother’s Community Garden expands food access on Peoria’s Southside
PEORIA (25News Now) - A community garden on Peoria’s Southside is helping families gain access to fresh produce while providing educational opportunities and resources to the neighborhood. What started as a family tradition has grown into a community resource known as My Mother’s Community Garden, which has now partnered...
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Morton CUSD 709 schools receive the highest-level performance rating - exemplary
Morton Community Unit School District 709 is proud to announce exceptional performance on the 2026 School Report Card, highlighting high academic standards and student growth across all district schools. This accomplishment directly aligns withour steadfast commitment to Morton 709’s core strategic pillars:. Preparing Students and Staff for the Future...
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Peoria City Council votes to allow drive-through, curbside cannabis sales
Cannabis businesses in Peoria will be able to consider adding drive-through and curbside service in the near future. The Peoria City Council on Tuesday voted to allow both options for medical and recreational dispensaries, following Illinois’ updated state law governing marijuana sales. “We have to navigate this new social...
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Peoria Area Food Bank prepares holiday meals as need for assistance grows
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Peoria Area Food Bank, is preparing to distribute Thanksgiving staples to families across the community as demand for food assistance continues to increase. The bank is on the southside located at 721 W McBean St. near PCCO building. Which serves as a resource for other food...
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Operation Roll Call raises nearly $49,000 for Greater Peoria Honor Flight
PEORIA (25News Now) - Thousands of dollars were raised Wednesday night to help Central Illinois veterans travel to Washington, D.C., through the Greater Peoria Honor Flight. 25News partnered with the Greater Peoria Honor Flight for its annual Operation Roll Call phone-a-thon on Veterans Day. Throughout the evening, volunteers answered donation calls from viewers across Central Illinois.