Marquette Heights
Marquette Heights, IL · Municipal
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Pritzker to ‘pause’ public events while recovering from outpatient procedure
(25News Now) - Gov. JB Pritzker will undergo an outpatient urology procedure on Monday, Nov. 9 leading him to “pause” public events during his recovery, a governor’s spokesperson said. “This is the standard and final follow-up to the same procedure he completed in May 2026,” said Matt...
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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...
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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...
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This Budget-Friendly Illinois City Lets Gen Z Buy A Home With Just Four Years Of Salary
Most people spend more time researching a new laptop than they do thinking about where they could actually afford to own a home, and that’s a problem worth fixing. Peoria, Illinois might just be the answer you didn’t know you were looking for. Let’s start with the number...
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Mayor Koos says there's been a 'lot of chatter' but no active interest in granny flats in Normal
Mayor Chris Koos said he expects the Town of Normal will have new zoning rules in place by the end of the year to help address the housing shortage, though proposals are not likely to significantly expand the housing supply. One proposal would allow for accessory dwelling units [ADUs] known...
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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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The Peoria NAACP and Elite Community Outreach are challenging a proposed shakeup of the local school program
PEORIA (25NewsNow) – The Peoria school board is scheduled to vote Monday, Nov. 9, on the future of Elite’s Game Changer Safe School. Peoria Public Schools says the program at Trewyn School for sixth through eighth graders is facing challenges, including discipline issues and neighborhood violence. Peoria Public...
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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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PIPCO Donates $10,000 Training System to Peoria Firefighter Recruits
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria firefighters have received a new $10,000 training system donated by Peoria Industrial Piping Company, also known as PIPCO, to help prepare them for building emergencies. The Peoria Fire Training Academy recently conducted training on a portable standpipe system donated by the company. Standpipe systems are...
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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.
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Peoria Women’s Club maintains lasting legacy
Minutes after genetic genealogist Kaycee Connelly’s program at the Peoria Women’s Club last month, the midday sun warmed the polished hardwood floors and an air of genial activity filled the room as members rearranged tables and chairs. Activity and a pleasant resolve has permeated the storied organization over...