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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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Controversial $1.5B Four Creeks wind farm gets green light

The Peoria County Board approved a special use zoning request for the $1.5 billion Four Creeks Wind Farm on Thursday despite opposition from several board members and numerous residents concerned about property values and noise.

Peoria County, IL · 15h

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Darin LaHood wins Illinois U.S. House 16th District

Darin LaHood defeated challenger Paul Nolley to retain his seat in the 16th District, securing his seventh term in the House.

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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...

Pekin, IL · 1d

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Peoria County Board approves special use for Four Creeks wind project

PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) - In a tension-filled room Thursday night, the Peoria County Board approved a special use for the Four Creeks wind project 12 to 5. The Four Creeks, LLC wind project, developed by Repsol Renewables, would span four townships in northwestern Peoria County. There will be 113...

Peoria County, IL · 3h

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Veterans Day Parade to close several Downtown Peoria streets

Several roads in downtown Peoria are scheduled to close next Wednesday, November 11, for the Veterans Day Parade.

Peoria, IL · 1d

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Incumbent state Rep. Spain tops challenger to earn 6th term

Republican state Rep. Ryan Spain of Peoria withstood his first general election challenge Tuesday to secure a sixth term representing the 73rd District in the Illinois House. With 86% of ballots counted, Spain had just over 63% of the vote and a nearly 10,000-ballot margin over Democratic opponent Nicole Dopler, a first-time state candidate from the Quad Cities area.

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Peoria County picks Parker for clerk, Stevens as treasurer

Voters in Peoria County chose to keep incumbent Rachael Parker as county clerk, but picked challenger Randy Stevens as treasurer. Parker, a Democrat who has held the position since 2019, earned reelection with 57% of the vote in her race against Republican Kari Gabbert. Democrat Randy Stevens defeated Branden Martin...

Peoria County, IL · 2d

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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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Illinois voters reject sales tax hikes

(The Center Square) – Illinois voters have rejected sales tax referendums in four Illinois counties. The margins were similar in Adams, Crawford, Lake and Tazewell counties, with between 54% and 57% of voters saying no to a 1% sales tax for school facilities. Americans for Prosperity Illinois Deputy State Director Brian Costin said the election on Tuesday was about affordability, and there is tax fatigue in Illinois. “This was an election about Trump, and it shouldn't be an invitation for Democrats to go back down to Springfield or locally to just decide that they're going to try to grab more money, pass more referendums, because in all likelihood, the voters will reject that,” Costin told The Center Square. Costin noted that Gov. J.B. Pritzker defeated Republican Darren Bailey by 36 points in Lake County, but the sales tax referendum lost 57% to 43%. “I think it's a warning for Lake County and some of these other counties as well that these referendums are not something that's palatable or shouldn't be taken for granted, that the people are just going to automatically side with tax hikes,” Costin said. With the average sales tax hovering around 9% in Illinois, Costin said both

Illinois · 23h

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Voters signal rejection of data centers, grocery tax and pro-Israel laws in nonbinding ballot questions

Bloomington-Normal voters overwhelmingly supported a range of nonbinding advisory referenda during Tuesday's midterm election, signaling strong opinions against data centers, Bloomington's grocery tax and financial entanglement with Israel. These measures are advisory, meaning the outcome only expresses voter intent. They do not mandate elected officials to act in any way....

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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Students hope for change as midterm results come in

The midterm election results are now in, with Democrats winning control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Alaska and Mississippi are still counting votes. Democratic candidates also won gubernatorial elections in 28 states, while Republicans won 20. McLean County elected Joshua Crockett as the new county clerk,...

Normal, IL · 1d

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Tazewell County sees strong voting turnout

Tazewell County Clerk and Recorder John Ackerman reported a strong voter turnout of approximately 60% during the recent election, noting high numbers of in-person voters and new registrations.

Tazewell County, IL · 1d

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McLean County voters deny tax increases, funding for Dale Township firefighters

McLean County voters rejected three ballot questions that sought to raise taxes to prevent cutbacks on staffing in the Dale Township Fire Protection District. In Tuesday’s midterm election, unofficial results showed all three ballots referendums were rejected by a margin of 47 to 120 votes, or an average of 56.81%.

Mclean County, IL · 1d

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McLean County voter turnout drops to just 53% — lowest in 12 years

Voter turnout decreased in McLean County in Tuesday's midterm election — the lowest turnout in 12 years. Overall, 52.7% of registered voters in McLean County [including Bloomington] turned out to vote in this year's election. That's a decrease from 2022's midterm election [56.8%] and the lowest turnout since 2014 [49.2%].

Mclean County, IL · 2d

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Democrats increase McLean County Board majority as Republicans hold rural districts

The McLean County Democrats successfully defended and increased their majority on the county board in Tuesday's election. By flipping a GOP-held seat and defending their own, Democrats will now have a 13-to-7 majority — one more than they had before — according to unofficial election results. Democrats have steadily picked up seats on the board since 2018. At the time of Donald Trump’s first election, Democrats only held five seats. This was the first election they were defending their majority.

Mclean County, IL · 2d

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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...

Peoria, IL · 18h

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Joshua Crockett makes history in McLean County, promises changes to clerk’s office

MCLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - Joshua Crockett is preparing to take over as McLean County Clerk after a historic Election Day victory, becoming the first Democrat elected to a countywide office in 44 years. Crockett defeated incumbent Republican Kathy Michael in Tuesday’s midterm election, marking a political shift in a...

Mclean County, IL · 1d

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General Election: McLean County Board winners

The results of the Nov. 3 general election for the McLean County Board were announced for eight contested districts and two unopposed seats.

Mclean County, IL · 2d

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