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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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Plans to expand U.S. Highway 34 to four lanes between Gulfport and Biggsville, Illinois, remain in the design phase, with no firm construction date set

Plans to expand U.S. Highway 34 to four lanes between Gulfport and Biggsville, Illinois, remain in the design phase, with no firm construction date set. The nine-mile project is included in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s 2026-to-2031 transportation program, but land acquisition and final construction plans must be completed before work can begin.

Biggsville, IL · 8d

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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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Lane reductions coming to Normal’s Linden Street in November

Lane reductions are scheduled to begin on Linden Street in Normal on Nov. 2 for water main improvements, with work expected to continue until Nov. 27.

Normal, IL · 7d

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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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Illinois Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: 5 Car Risks Before Snow

From Chicago to Springfield and Rockford, five car problems could leave drivers stranded in snow.

Illinois · 7d

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CityLink announces it will continue serving Creve Coeur

CityLink reversed its decision to discontinue bus stops along the #23 Pekin Connector Route in Creve Coeur, ensuring continued service for residents.

Creve Coeur, IL · 8d

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Pavement repair to impact North Towanda Avenue in Normal

A portion of North Towanda Avenue in Normal is scheduled to undergo pavement repairs and lane reductions this Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Normal, IL · 8d

New safety plans aim to fix dangerous Illinois roads

Region 1 Planning Council has developed four traffic safety plans aimed at reducing serious injuries and deaths on roads in northern Illinois. The plans cover Winnebago County, Boone County, Rockford and a three-county Metropolitan Planning Area encompassing Boone, Ogle and Winnebago counties, according to a community announcement. The recommendations address driving behaviors including speeding and impaired driving as well as safety measures such as helmets and child safety seats. Proposed infrastructure strategies include improving pedestrian visibility, creating protected lanes, designing safer intersections and adding roadway departure warnings such as rumble strips. “We want to make the streets safer for people, whether they are traveling by vehicle, bike, or foot,” said Tim Verbeke, R1 director of planning. “Each comprehensive plan looks at the safety improvements that are the most impactful to our community.” Plans target high-injury areas R1 developed the plans with funding from a 2023 Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets 4 All grant. Under the grant, R1 identified high-injury areas in the transportation network, evaluated roadway safety challenges and recommended improvements across the regional system. The Safe Streets 4 All program seeks to reduce or eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries for people traveling by any mode, according to the

Winnebago County, IL · 9d

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Next step approved for Peoria passenger rail

PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria City Council is taking the next step necessary to eventually achieve the goal of passenger rail between the River City and Chicago. The council on Tuesday approved an agreement for a Corridor Identification and Development Program, which is Step 2 of the passenger rail project.

Peoria, IL · 9d

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Public Encouraged To Vote Forest Hill Flyover For America’s Best Transportation Project – Top $10,000 Prize Goes To Golden Hope Foundation

The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that just a few weeks remain to vote for the Forest Hill Flyover as the top transportation project in the nation. The win would bring Illinois national recognition and $10,000 in prize money that IDOT will award to Golden Hope Foundation,...

Chicago, IL · 8d

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Moss Avenue reopens Friday following reconstruction project

Moss Avenue in Peoria is scheduled to reopen to normal traffic on Friday, Oct. 30, following a $10.5 million reconstruction project.

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Pekin, CityLink extend agreement for public transportation service

The intergovernmental agreement in place between Pekin and CityLink for public transportation service has been extended to March 31, 2027, so the two sides can hammer out a new deal. "In that time, we're going to be talking to CityLink about options for services and costs and how the state...

Pekin, IL · 10d

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Gas prices remain steady across the Tri-States

IOWA, ILLINOIS & MISSOURI— Gas prices generally stayed constant over the past week. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $4.24, down two cents from last Wednesday. The average price for a gallon of diesel is $6.34, up four cents from last week. On average, a...

Adams County, IL · 9d

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