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Parkview Estates resident to receive overdue repairs

PEORIA (25News Now) - After two months of waiting, things are finally changing for Parkview Estates resident Deidra Harper. On August 16, she returned home to discover her apartment’s roof had collapsed, damaging fixtures and spreading insulation everywhere. “I was devastated. I couldn’t believe it happened,” she remarked, “I...

Peoria, IL · 1d
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Businesses excited for growth of Peoria’s Warehouse District

Business owners and local leaders are highlighting the ongoing revitalization and increased foot traffic in Peoria's Warehouse District due to infrastructure improvements and new developments.

Peoria, IL · 2d

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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.

Peoria, IL · 2d
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Unofficial Results: Yorkville #115, Oswego #308 Referenda Pass; Sandwich #430 Voted Down

Two local school districts unofficially saw their referenda passed, Tuesday night, while another appears to have been voted down. Yorkville CUSD #115 and Oswego CUSD #308 voters both approved their referendum items; Oswego by a large margin. In Oswego, 18,656 school district voters in Kendall, Kane, and Will Counties voted...

Yorkville, IL · 2d
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Normal considers housing code changes to help housing crisis

The Normal Town Council met Monday night to discuss proposed housing code amendments aimed at allowing non-conforming multifamily units to remain and permitting new accessory dwelling units to address the local housing crisis.

Normal, IL · 2d

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Morris Council Approves Variance Request For Proposed New Dollar General Building

The Morris City Council this week took action on an item pertaining to a possible new Dollar General store coming to Morris. Here is Alderman Jake Duvick. Your browser does not support the audio element. In September, the Morris Development Review Committee heard from representatives with Spaceco about the proposed...

Morris, IL · 2d

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Republicans Sweep All 18 Grundy County Board Seats in November Election

Republicans will hold every seat on the Grundy County Board once the panel's December reorganizational meeting convenes, erasing the last Democratic presence on the 18-member body. The sweep follows the county's November general election, in which turnout came in well below recent midterm and presidential cycles. According to WSPY News,...

Grundy County, IL · 2d

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Healthcare leader worries many in McLean County could lose Medicaid coverage next year

A local healthcare leader is sounding the alarm about planned changes to work requirements for Medicaid slated to take place in January. Following Tuesday's midterm election win, Gov. JB Pritzker is joining him, calling on the next Congress "to deliver urgent relief to Illinoisans" who may be in danger of losing that medical safety net.

Mclean County, IL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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GOP feeling blue as Democrats reign in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties

DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties have completed a remarkable transition from deep Republican red to overall Democratic blue. Following the Nov. 3 election, DuPage County Democratic Chair Reid McCollum issued a statement celebrating a “total Democratic victory in DuPage.” . “Democratic candidates won every contested race in DuPage County...

Dupage County, IL · 2h

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Sandwich council directs leaf pickup toward daylight hours, Saturdays

Sandwich officials are adjusting the city's fall leaf collection schedule to prioritize daylight hours and allow Saturday pickups as needed after aldermen raised concerns about employee safety, equipment damage and disruptions to residents during Monday's Committee of the Whole meeting. The discussion came as the city's leaf collection program began...

Sandwich, IL · 12h

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Democrats and Kendall County Party sweep Kendall County officer jobs

In a first for Kendall County government, an independent Kendall County Party candidate is projected to win a countywide office. Bob Allen is the projected winner of the county treasurer’s race over Republican incumbent Jill Ferko with 25,026 to 22,487 votes. Democrat Jose Villagrana is projected to win the...

Kendall County, IL · 2d

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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...

Peoria, IL · 1d

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United Way of Lee County to Host Annual Girlfriend Gala: A Night to Sip, Shop and Support Local Causes

United Way of Lee County will host its biggest fundraiser of the year, the annual Girlfriend Gala, on Thursday, November 19th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Dixon Elks Lodge. The event brings together women from across the community for an evening of fun, friendship and philanthropy, all in support of programs that make a difference in Lee County. Every dollar raised at the Girlfriend Gala helps fund local initiatives and provide grants to 36 Lee County nonprofit organizations.

Lee County, IL · 2d

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Illinois Quick Hits: State offers taxpayer-funded housing development training

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Housing Development Authority and Corporation for Supportive Housing announced on Thursday that development teams across Illinois may now apply for the 2027 Supportive Housing Institute, an accelerated training and technical assistance program designed to equip teams with the expertise to successfully develop and finance affordable housing with support services. IHDA has committed more than $122.5 million in financing to 16 of the 47 teams that completed the Supportive Housing Institute, with additional proposals still advancing. Interested developers can register for a webinar scheduled Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. Applications will be accepted until Jan. 29 for the institute program that begins in March. Illinois is 41st on list of best states for community college A recent report ranks Illinois 41st out of the 48 contiguous U.S. states for community college affordability, student success and state support. Lesson Maker Pro placed Florida first, followed by Connecticut and Nevada. The analysis gave the greatest weight to annual living costs relative to median earnings, followed by tuition and graduation rates. The highest-ranked Midwest state was Wisconsin at #10. Bloomington shooting update: 2 still hospitalized, no suspect in custody Two victims remain hospitalized in stable condition after a

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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...

Peoria, 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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Kendall County Party celebrates first countywide election win

The independent Kendall County Party is celebrating the first countywide election win in the party’s history. Bob Allen is the unofficial winner in the Kendall County treasurer’s race. "We were, impressed by the direction that the voters took. It seemed to be they wanted to hit the reset...

Kendall County, IL · 1d

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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+...

Morton, IL · 8h

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Kendall County sees increase in ballots cast compared to 2022

More people voted in Tuesday's midterm general election in Kendall County than in the last midterm election in 2022, but fewer than in the 2024 presidential election, according to unofficial results from the Kendall County Clerk's Office and figures from the Illinois State Board of Elections. Tuesday's election saw 49,422...

Kendall County, IL · 1d