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This Adorable Amish Town In Illinois Is A Hidden Foodie Paradise That Rivals Any Big City

You don’t need a plane ticket or a fancy travel agent to find food that genuinely stops you in your tracks. Arthur, Illinois is a small Amish town tucked into Douglas County, and it’s serving up a foodie experience that puts plenty of big-city restaurants to serious shame.

Arthur, IL · 9d

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Bloomington accuses 3 businesses of selling alcohol to underage drinkers

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The City of Bloomington has filed complaints against three businesses accused of selling alcohol to underage customers during a September sting operation. Two people younger than 21 working undercover for police bought alcohol from the establishments on Thursday, Sept. 17, according to the complaints filed with...

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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Pack Your Bags For This Illinois Town Where $1,200 A Month Covers Absolutely Everything

There are towns in Illinois that want you to find them, and then there’s Danville, which has been perfectly fine whether you showed up or not. That kind of quiet confidence is either deeply off-putting or deeply attractive, and if you’re reading this, it’s probably the latter.

Danville, IL · 5d

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Bloomington recognizes beautiful homes, welcomes 3 officers to police force

Bloomington welcomed three officers to its police force and recognized property owners who make the city prettier at the city council meeting on Monday. Officers Kevin Busfield, Mackenize Phillips and Derek Flaughter completed their probationary period and became fully-fledged members of the department. Each was awarded a certificate and congratulated by council members, City Manager Jeff Jurgens and Mayor Dan Brady.

Bloomington, IL · 14h

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Crews respond to flooded streets in Urbana following water main break

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Crews responded to a large water main break that flooded parts of Urbana Sunday morning. Video courtesy of Boston Rollins According to Illinois American Water, the water main break happened around the 900 block of South Country Squire Drive. Customers were first notified of the break around 9:20 a.m., Illinois American […]

Urbana, IL · 1d

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Douglas County solidly red despite national ‘blue wave’

DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK Judi Pollock, top right, watches as ballots start to come in last Tuesday evening at the Douglas County courthouse. Photo by David Porter. The blue wave that swept across the country in the midterms caused barely a ripple in Douglas County where voters delivered solid Republican majorities across the board. Still, there were pockets of change from the 2022 midterms.

Douglas County, IL · 1d

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MT ZION SCHOOL BOARD – Vote to charge non-resident tuition

The Mt. Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education ruled Oct. 13 that a student identified as Student 2026-A, and the student’s parent or guardian, are not district residents and are therefore ineligible to attend district schools. The Board voted 5-0 to require tuition payment for each day the student attended while ineligible and directed the administration to notify the family.

Mt Zion, IL · 1d

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Arthur Rotary tours new school construction

ROTARIANS AND GUESTS are shown after touring the school construction site. Pictured are Shannon Cheek, district superintendent, Ben Johnson, ALAH grad 2024, Gene Good, Dave Allen, Randy Rafferty, Rod Randall, Jaime Rafferty, Steffanie Seegmiller, ALAH principal, Marsha Bowyer, Karen Good, Rotary president and Kevin Huffman. Not pictured: Jill Bunker and Clayton Herschberger.

Arthur, IL · 1d

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Mahomet to consider school impact fees on new residential development

New homes and apartments in future Mahomet subdivisions could help pay for additional school space under a proposal headed to the Village Board’s Nov. 10 study session. No fee amounts have been proposed, and collecting them would require a school district study, public hearings and further board action. Trustee...

Mahomet, IL · 1d

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Central Illinois Weather Alert: Veterans Day Rain, Then 40s

Cold front brings light rain Veterans Day, November 11, before temperatures tumble Thursday.

Illinois · 18h

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St. Joseph to consider expanded restaurant liquor sales, gaming hours

The St. Joseph Village Board will consider an ordinance Nov. 10 that would allow restaurants with Class R liquor licenses to sell alcohol from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. and establish operating hours for their video gaming terminals. The proposed ordinance would amend the village’s liquor-control code for Class R...

St Joseph, IL · 1d

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ADM Pledges $175,000 to New Scovill Acres Clubhouse, Offers Matching Gift to Community

Noevember 9, 2026 – ADM is making a significant investment in a new activity center for adults 55 and older in Decatur. The company has committed $175,000 toward the Clubhouse at Scovill Acres, currently under construction at Scovill Park West. The commitment includes a $150,000 donation and an additional $25,000 matching gift to encourage more community support.

Decatur, IL · 15h

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Voice of Democracy award winners

VFW “Voice of Democracy” award winners have been announced. The year’s essay topic is “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country.”. First Place Post 2876 District 17 and 11th in the State of Illinois goes to Gavin Storm, 11th Grade, Arcola. Second Place...

Villa Grove, IL · 1d

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New state law on e-bikes and scooters will take time to adjust to

A new state law placing stricter definitions and rules on micromobility devices will likely take time to adjust to in Bloomington-Normal, according to law enforcement and hobbyists in the Twin Cities. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, new micromobility legislation will take effect, adding new regulations and clarifying definitions surrounding devices better...

Normal, IL · 2d

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Escape Into A Real-Life Bookworm’s Paradise Where Illinois Books Cost Less Than $20

There’s a teal-green building in Forsyth, Illinois, that has absolutely no business being as exciting as it is, and yet, here we are. The Old Book Barn is the kind of place that makes you question every life decision that led you to spend full price on books at a chain store, because for under twenty dollars, you can stuff an entire bag with used books and walk out feeling like you’ve cracked some kind of secret code.

Forsyth, IL · 2d

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New courts open at the Centennial Park Pickleball Complex

Pickleball has become a popular sport in recent years. With a higher number of players, Champaign Park District recently opened additional courts at the Pickleball Complex in Centennial Park on John Street. These courts are free to use and open dawn until 11 p.m., year-round. The Champaign Park District recently...

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Normal’s South Adelaide Street to close for pavement repair

A portion of South Adelaide Street in Normal will be closed for pavement repairs from Monday, Nov. 9, through Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Normal, IL · 1d

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Mobile DMV and I-Cash Services Coming to Forsyth November 23

November 8, 2026 – State Representative Regan Deering and State Senator Sally Turner are partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State and Treasurer’s offices to bring state services to Forsyth later this month. A Mobile DMV and I-Cash event is scheduled for Monday, November 23, from 10 a.m....

Forsyth, IL · 1d

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Key areas for economic development in Bloomington-Normal eligible for federal tax breaks

MCLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - Three areas targeted for economic development in Bloomington-Normal qualify as opportunity zones, making investors eligible for federal tax breaks. State officials announced that Downtown Bloomington, Uptown and Northwest Normal are among 240 areas in Illinois eligible for the incentives. “Through a data-driven evaluation and extensive...

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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McLean grows more blue as first Democrat wins countywide office in 44 years

McLean County Democrats continued to strengthen their grasp on county governance Nov. 3. Joshua Crockett, vice chairman of the McLean County Democratic Party, defeated incumbent Republican County Clerk Kathy Michael. With all precincts reporting, Crockett led Michael by 1,073 votes, a 3-percent margin. Crockett is the first Democrat to win...

Mclean County, IL · 3d