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Pet of the Week: Meet Shelby
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Shelby is certainly on the larger side but that doesn’t stop her from making friends everywhere she goes. She does need to lose some weight in order to stay healthy. She’s roughly five years old so she’s been spayed. She’ll need to go to a home that’s dedicated to helping her […]
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25 Sports High School Wednesday- College scholarship signing day
PEORIA (25News Now) -Central Illinois prep stars announce their college sports choices. Get 25NewsStreaming on your smart TV — it’s free and easy. Watch live newscasts, recent newscasts, top news stories, updated forecasts, local sports highlights, and exclusive content. Search “WEEK 25 News” to install.
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The uncertain future of Elite and its role in Peoria Public Schools
Peoria Public Schools voted 4-3 to replace the long-standing Elite Community Outreach Game Changers program with a new in-house initiative called NOVA Academy following a compliance audit by the Peoria County Regional Superintendent of Education.
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Maddy Stephens Sparks A 5-0 Run, But Illini Bluffs' State Semifinal Is Still A BATTLE
Detroit Tigers logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Illini Bluffs is going for it all, locked in a brutal Illinois High School Association Class 1A volleyball state semifinal clash against Athens right now at CEFCU Arena. […]
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Toys R Us Reopens At A Peoria Mall After Closing In 2018, And The Mall Manager Says Everybody Missed It
For a lot of folks in Peoria, Illinois, the sign alone is enough to bring back a flood of memories. Toys R Us is open again at Northwoods Mall, and it opened its doors on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The store sits on the mall’s lower level, as the opening day report describes, and it […]
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Area home contractor gifts new roof to Peoria veteran
A Peoria veteran is thankful for a surprise new roof gifted to him by a Creve Coeur home improvement contractor Tuesday morning. Perfect Choice Home Solutions partnered with IKO Roofing Contractors, Richards Building Supply and Daker Seamless Gutters for the repair. The roof replacement was the first time Perfect Choice had done renovation work for a veteran since it replaced windows for a veteran a few years ago.
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Northwoods Mall prepares for Black Friday rush
Northwoods Mall is preparing for the Black Friday shopping rush with extended hours and is considering various redevelopment plans, including filling vacancies left by former tenants like The Children's Place and exploring options for its former Sears and RoomPlace locations.
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Peoria’s 139th Santa Claus Parade set for Nov. 27 as organizers announce future transition
PEORIA, Ill. – One of Central Illinois’ longest-running holiday traditions is returning later this month, with a change in leadership planned for the coming years. Peoria Area Community Events (PACE) announced that the 139th annual Santa Claus Parade will take place Friday, November 27, beginning at 9:15 a.m. in downtown Peoria.
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Peoria city leaders set sights on redevelopment of Northwoods Mall area
A state-sponsored economic development incentive could facilitate a revitalization and transformation of the Northwoods Mall site in Peoria. The city intends to establish an Illinois STAR Bond District, which stands for sales tax and revenue, with the hope of attracting destination-based retail, entertainment and tourism opportunities. “This is a huge...
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Faith meets medical innovation: Peoria Franciscan sister helps surgeons prepare for complex operations
PEORIA (25News Now) -As the sisters at OSF HealthCare in Peoria celebrate 150 years of serving the community, one Franciscan sister is combining her love for God and medical innovation to help prepare surgeons for some of their most complex operations. Sister M. Pieta Keller, F.S.G.M., is a Purdue-trained biomedical...
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Illini Bluffs, Tri-Valley ready for state volleyball experience
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — One is a first timer at state, the other a two-timer. Both are small central Illinois schools ready to make a big impression at the state volleyball tournament Friday. Illini Bluffs plays at state for the only the second time in school history. The school with fewer than 250 students will […]
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My Mother’s Community Garden expands food access on Peoria’s Southside
PEORIA (25News Now) – A community garden on Peoria’s Southside is helping families gain access to fresh produce while providing educational opportunities and resources to the neighborhood. What started as a family tradition has grown into a community resource known as My Mother’s Community Garden, which has now...