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Community Foundation awards more than $450,000 to Central Illinois nonprofits
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Community Foundation of Central Illinois awarded more than $450,000 to 32 local nonprofits in its fall grant cycle, the foundation said. The foundation said the money was awarded through three grant programs and supports programs serving people across the region. It said the grants support community needs, job training and programs for women and girls.
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Operation Roll Call raises nearly $49,000 for Greater Peoria Honor Flight
PEORIA (25News Now) - Thousands of dollars were raised Wednesday night to help Central Illinois veterans travel to Washington, D.C., through the Greater Peoria Honor Flight. 25News partnered with the Greater Peoria Honor Flight for its annual Operation Roll Call phone-a-thon on Veterans Day. Throughout the evening, volunteers answered donation calls from viewers across Central Illinois.
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Peoria nurse awarded for work with Greater Peoria Honor Flight
The American Ambulance Association [AAA] has awarded a Peoria nurse the 2026 Star of Life, a national award honoring the winner's work with the Greater Peoria Honor Flight [GPHF]. The Stars of Life program celebrates Emergency Medical Services members across the country who go above and beyond for their patients,...
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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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Morton CUSD 709 schools receive the highest-level performance rating - exemplary
Morton Community Unit School District 709 is proud to announce exceptional performance on the 2026 School Report Card, highlighting high academic standards and student growth across all district schools. This accomplishment directly aligns withour steadfast commitment to Morton 709’s core strategic pillars:. Preparing Students and Staff for the Future...
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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 partnered...
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Peoria Area Food Bank prepares holiday meals as need for assistance grows
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Peoria Area Food Bank, is preparing to distribute Thanksgiving staples to families across the community as demand for food assistance continues to increase. The bank is on the southside located at 721 W McBean St. near PCCO building. Which serves as a resource for other food...
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Peoria City Council votes to allow drive-through, curbside cannabis sales
Cannabis businesses in Peoria will be able to consider adding drive-through and curbside service in the near future. The Peoria City Council on Tuesday voted to allow both options for medical and recreational dispensaries, following Illinois’ updated state law governing marijuana sales. “We have to navigate this new social...
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Normal West Nolan Howe is a leader and captain and 2-point specialist for the Wildcats
PEORIA (25News Now) - Nolan Howe dreamed of being QB1 at Normal West. Instead, he’s thrived as the 2-point QB and all around player and leader for the Wildcats!. 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.