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Exhibit In Granville Explores America's Immigration History
As immigration continues to be a hot topic nationally, you're invited to explore the complex history of immigration in the United States as part of a library exhibit in Putnam County. The library in Granville is hosting “Immigration: An American Story”, a traveling exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of...
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Central Illinois voters decide several local ballot questions in Tuesday’s election
PEORIA, Ill. – Voters across Central Illinois weighed in on several local ballot questions during Tuesday’s general election, approving some proposals while rejecting others involving taxes, schools and public services. Tazewell County School Sales Tax. Voters rejected a proposed one-percent sales tax intended to support school facilities throughout...
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Peoria City Council member declares victory in judge’s race
PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) - An at-large Peoria City Council member is the apparent winner of an election to a judgeship once held by his uncle. Tuesday night, Democrat Mike Vespa had 52.6% of the vote, and Republican incumbent Tim Cusack had 47.4%. Vespa declared victory in a statement Tuesday night.
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Annual Mistletoe Market Is Back In Morton Saturday November 14 With Us
Join us broadcasting LIVE again at Mistletoe Market in Morton, IL on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at So Chic Boutique (111 W. Washington St., Morton, IL), hosted by Popupeventsbysochic. It’s a Hallmark movie come to life with our magical outdoor Christmas market! With 50+...
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Paxton Solar Farm Deal Will Grow Hay, Power Homes And Pad City Tax Rolls
A community solar project planned for Baltimore Drive in Paxton has cleared a major hurdle, with the city council approving an annexation agreement that brings the site into city limits and sets up what developers describe as a dual-use farm: solar panels generating electricity while hay grows between and beneath the rows. The 4.95-MW AC facility is being developed by Lightstar Renewables in partnership with the City of Paxton, and the company says it could save local subscribers roughly 10% on their electricity costs.
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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...
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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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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...
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ACLU of Illinois Peoria Chapter calls on local leaders to reaffirm Illinois Trust Act amid reported ICE activity
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois is calling on local elected officials and law enforcement leaders to publicly reaffirm their commitment to the Illinois Trust Act following reports of increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Central Illinois. In a statement...