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Coroner confirms 1 dead in Woodford County crash

WOODFORD COUNTY (25News Now) - The Woodford County Coroner’s Office confirms a woman was killed Saturday in a two-vehicle crash about a mile west of Secor. Coroner Tim Ruestman said the crash happened on U.S. Route 24 and County Road 2000 East, also known as Meridian Trail. The coroner...

Woodford County, IL · 2d

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Man hospitalized after allegedly driving car into Washington Pond

A 39-year-old Washington resident was hospitalized Monday night after he reportedly drove his car intentionally into a retention pond located between Aldi's and Dollar Tree on Freedom Parkway.

Washington, IL · 21h

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Village of Metamora sees two more Flock cameras vandalized over the weekend

METAMORA (25News Now) -The Village of Metamora Police Chief Brad Rebman told 25News that they are investigating after they discovered that two more of their Flock cameras had been cut down. Rebman said that they found out on Friday that the cameras had been vandalized and are currently working with...

Metamora, IL · 1d

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Two 14-year-olds arrested after Peoria business burglaries

Two 14-year-old boys were arrested following two early-morning business burglaries at Vape Time and Bazzar Tobacco in Peoria, Illinois.

Peoria, IL · 13h

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The Seafood At This Hidden Gem Restaurant In Illinois Is Absolutely Out-Of-This-World

There are moments in life that divide everything into “before” and “after,” and eating at the Fish House in Peoria, Illinois is one of them. This hidden gem has been quietly serving some of the most extraordinary seafood in the entire Midwest, and it’s about time the rest of the world found out about it.

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Beat the odds: husband and wife hit separate jackpots in under an hour

EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - It was all treat and no trick on Halloween night for a married couple playing slots at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria. Boyd Gaming, which owns the casino, said the night started with the wife hitting a $10,120.87 jackpot. About an hour later, the husband won big, landing $57,526.32 on a $10 bet.

East Peoria, IL · 17h

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UPDATE: Peoria police locate missing man

The Peoria Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating Mark T. Vallianatos, a 38-year-old autistic and nonverbal man who was last seen near North Prospect Road and East Division Avenue.

Peoria, IL · 10h

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Ava Peplowski capping Metamora family’s 13-year run to state swim meet

METAMORA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Four Peplowski sisters have had quite a run to the state swim meet down through the years. Metamora senior Ava Peplowski is heading to state this weekend after winning the 200 freestyle at the Normal Community sectional on Saturday. She’ll cap a 13-year run of Peplowski girls qualifying for the state […]

Metamora, IL · 1d

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Peoria’s school board votes to cut ties with an Elite-run program, replace it with district-led alternative

PEORIA (25News Now) -The Elite era in Peoria’s Public School system will come to end next month, after Monday’s close, 4-3 vote to pursue a different option for at-risk young people. Nova Academy is the name, set to use the same building now used by Elite Community Outreach,...

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Washington honors WWII German POW camp with new marker

A new historical marker was dedicated in Washington on November 10 to commemorate the site of a former World War II German POW camp and its associated canning factory.

Washington, IL · 14h

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These 6 Illinois Family Steakhouses Still Toss A Salad Bar In With Every Steak

Remember when a steak dinner came with a trip to the salad bar, and nobody had to pay extra for it? That tradition is still alive in a handful of Illinois towns, from Peoria to Pinckneyville. The six family-friendly steakhouses below pair real grilled steaks with salad bars you can...

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Generator fire displaces two people in Peoria

A generator fire at a North Valley home in Peoria caused approximately $1,000 in damage and displaced two people on Tuesday morning.

Peoria, IL · 18h

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Expert warns of rise in romance and voice cloning scams

Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois President Jessica Tharp warned of rising holiday scams, including romance, AI voice cloning, and grandparent schemes, noting a significant increase in reports over 2025.

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East Peoria roads to close for water department work

Arnold Road between Swiss Lane and Crestview Road in East Peoria is scheduled to close starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, for water department work.

East Peoria, IL · 1d

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East Peoria announces nightly specials for its Winter Wonderland

The Festival of Lights East Peoria has announced various nightly promotions and ticket prices for its upcoming Winter Wonderland drive-thru display, which is scheduled to run from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3.

East Peoria, IL · 15h

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Here’s when Peoria’s yard waste collection season comes to an end

PEORIA (25News Now) - If fall yard work is still on your to-do list, the City of Peoria says now is the time to get it done. The city’s seasonal yard waste collection program will end after the week of Dec. 7 through Dec. 11, giving residents about a month to rake leaves, trim branches and prepare their yards for winter. Yard waste is collected on the same day as regular trash pickup.

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New Marigold Meadows opens to everyone in Pekin

The Pekin Country Club opened to the public on November 8 and was renamed Marigold Meadows to increase inclusivity and accessibility for golfers.

Pekin, IL · 1d

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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 […]

Peoria, IL · 11h

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