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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 · 8h

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11 Peoria, Illinois Restaurants That Remain Crowded Without Paying A Dime On Advertising

A pizza joint that first opened in 1926 still closes its doors every Monday and Tuesday, and the crowds keep coming anyway. I love that kind of quiet confidence. In one river city in central Illinois, that same stubborn streak shows up all over the dinner map. One steakhouse hands you raw steaks to grill yourself, and a barbecue joint smokes its meat inside an old rail depot.

Peoria, IL · 1d

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Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford counties for Nov. 8, 2026

These real estate transactions, recorded the week of Oct. 26, 2026, are compiled from information on file with Peoria , Tazewell and Woodford counties, representing property sales of $78,000 or more. Here's a look at this week's top real estate transactions: PEORIA COUNTY 2705 West Willowlake Drive #50, Peoria: Ruth Reed and Deborah Regan to George Salem, $89,000 417 West Hudson Street, Peoria: Clark Blunier to Renee Blunier, $100,000 512 South Main Street, Peoria: Zachary Johnson to Amy Wells and Gavin Harris, $101,000 1210 West McClure Avenue, Peoria: Fortune Partners LLC to Siaz LLC, $109,000 2307 West Forrest Hill Avenue, Peoria: PJAJ Property Management LLC to Jessi Cluff and Charles Jones, $109,400 13 Alexander Lane, Bartonville: Lynzee and Hannah Brush to Brody and Gilbert Evans, $110,000 312 West Clinton Street, Brimfield: Tamara Herrmann to Cody Roberts, $113,000 1522 East Paris Avenue, Peoria: Duran IL LLC to Ian Hopkins, $115,000 5602 North Edgebrook Drive, Peoria: Margaret Cranford to Jared McKown, $124,900 2714 North Mission Road, Peoria: Douglas Mathews to James Brown, $130,000 3353 West Saymore Lane, Peoria: Martha and Robert Peyer to Ryan Blackorby, $132,000 1208 West Willow Lane, Peoria: Kristin Ebbing and Anthony Parrick to Elizabeth Zerbonia, $145,000 5308 North

Tazewell County, IL · 1d

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This Tiny Illinois Diner Is Hidden Inside An Old Gas Station But Piles The Plates High

A giant Phillips 66 shield hangs on a diner wall in central Illinois, and nobody is pumping gas. The license plates and old stoplights hanging nearby make the scene even more curious, like a garage that switched careers. Calling the decor themed would be a little off, since themed suggests...

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Twirl Into Decades Of Family Memories At This Unassuming Illinois Italian Restaurant In Pekin

A sandwich that shares its name with a Venetian boat has been pulling central Illinois families back to the same tables for decades. It’s called the gondola, and some folks still tie it to childhood memories from the early 1990s. The bread gets talked about just as much. It’s...

Pekin, IL · 2d

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Peoria man sentenced to 3½ years in federal prison for firearm offenses

PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria man has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon. Quincy Jones, 36, was sentenced Wednesday, Nov. 4, to 42 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, on each of two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The prison sentences will run concurrently.

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Bloomington Police Chief address Illinois Wesleyan after deadly shooting

Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington addressed the Illinois Wesleyan University community to reassure them of campus safety and emphasize the ongoing investigation into the November 1 mass shooting.

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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City manager says Bloomington paid 'a lot of money' settling police misconduct allegations. It would have been pricier to fight it

The City of Bloomington’s settlement agreement with two DoorDash drivers who alleged police misconduct in a lawsuit was for a peculiar amount of money. WGLT previously reported the city gave $25,000 to each of the two plaintiffs, but we rounded up. The agreement more precisely awards the men $24,999.99...

Bloomington, IL · 2d

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Business spotlight: Hensy's Hot Dogs

Hensy’s Hot Dogs is a new independently owned business in the Bloomington area. The food truck opened on Oct. 24. Hensy’s Hot Dogs owner Tyler Henson is the food truck’s sole worker. It took Henson a little over a year to set up and prepare the hot dog truck, ensuring it was ready for business.

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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Normal police officer retires after 27 years of service

The Normal Police Department announced the retirement of Officer Ryan Ritter after more than 27 years of service.

Normal, IL · 2d

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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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Tazewell County panel recommends denial of battery storage project, reaches stalemate on solar proposal

TAZEWELL COUNTY (25News Now) -Two proposed energy projects in Tazewell County face uncertain futures after two days of hearings before the county’s Zoning Board of Appeals, with one recommended for denial and the other receiving no recommendation. More than 1,000 pages of documents supporting two special-use permit applications were...

Tazewell County, IL · 2d

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These 10 Warehouse-Style Secondhand Stores In Illinois Are Worth Every Mile Of The Drive

One antique mall in Illinois fills an old school building with three floors of collectibles and serves coffee on-site. Another sits in a historic train station. A third shares space with a diner that scoops ice cream and sells fudge. I love that secondhand shopping here comes with this much...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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BPD continues search for Bloomington shooter, nearly a week after one was killed

Bloomington police are continuing their search for the suspect responsible for a fatal November 1st shooting that left one woman dead and eight others injured at a Halloween party.

Bloomington, IL · 2d

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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...

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Four area schools play in volleyball super-sectionals Monday

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Four area teams play for trips to the state volleyball finals on Monday. Washington, Normal West, Tri-Valley and Illini Bluffs play in supersectionals. Wins will send them to the state tournament at CEFCU Arena in Normal this weekend. Washington, which is in the class 3A Elite 8 for a second straight […]

Normal, IL · 6h

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UPDATE: Peoria crashes in Friday evening commute

Multiple vehicle crashes led to road closures at Sheridan and War Memorial and on northbound Illinois Route 40 near Edelstein.

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IHSA football playoffs: Scores for the Peoria area and central Illinois

Here are the second-round playoff scores for Peoria Journal Star-area programs in the 2026 Illinois High School Association football playoffs , listed class-by-class and in bracket order. Saturday's scores 5A: Morton 56, Troy Triad 15 | FINAL 5A: Carbondale 41, LaSalle-Peru 13 | FINAL 4A: Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 54, Metamora 21 | FINAL 3A: Williamsville 42, Macomb 28 | FINAL 2A: El Paso-Gridley 41, Warrensburg-Latham 6 | FINAL IHSA football playoffs: Statewide scores in Illinois | Second round Friday's score 6A: Normal West 33, Pekin 21 | F This article originally appeared on Journal Star: IHSA football playoffs: Scores for the Peoria area and central Illinois

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Normal’s South Adelaide Street to close for pavement repair

A portion of South Adelaide Street in Normal will be closed for pavement repairs from Monday, Nov. 9, through Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Normal, IL · 15h

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