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Filming begins on documentary about the Three Horsemen of Tazewell County

Filming has begun on a new documentary about the Three Horsemen in Tazewell County, which is scheduled to be released next summer to mark the 200th anniversary of their historic rescue mission.

Tazewell County, IL · 3d

25newsnow.com

Kringle at Keller Station rings in holiday season

PEORIA (25News Now) - Keller Station on North Knoxville Avenue in Peoria hosted its fourth annual Kringle at Keller Saturday with more than 40 vendors and food trucks. Gifts, including homemade items, were on sale. The event was meant to support local businesses and to meet people who are new...

Peoria, IL · 1d

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The Budget-Friendly Illinois Town Where Retirees Live Comfortably On Social Security Alone

Nobody put Kewanee, Illinois on a billboard, and honestly, that’s exactly why it’s still worth talking about. It’s the kind of town that rewards curiosity, and if you’re an Illinois resident who’s been quietly watching your expenses climb while your patience shrinks, this place deserves your full attention.

Kewanee, IL · 1d

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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...

Normal, IL · 3d

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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 County Board gives OK to controversial wind farm project

A controversial $1.5 billion, large-scale wind farm development has gained approval from the Peoria County Board on a split vote and with a long list of conditions. The Four Creeks Wind Project proposed by Repsol Renewables calls for installation of 113 turbines across 27,000 acres in the county’s northwest corner, stretching from Brimfield and Princeville to the Knox and Stark county lines.

Peoria County, IL · 2d

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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...

Peoria, IL · 3d

The Center Square

Illinois voters reject sales tax hikes

(The Center Square) – Illinois voters have rejected sales tax referendums in four Illinois counties. The margins were similar in Adams, Crawford, Lake and Tazewell counties, with between 54% and 57% of voters saying no to a 1% sales tax for school facilities. Americans for Prosperity Illinois Deputy State Director Brian Costin said the election on Tuesday was about affordability, and there is tax fatigue in Illinois. “This was an election about Trump, and it shouldn't be an invitation for Democrats to go back down to Springfield or locally to just decide that they're going to try to grab more money, pass more referendums, because in all likelihood, the voters will reject that,” Costin told The Center Square. Costin noted that Gov. J.B. Pritzker defeated Republican Darren Bailey by 36 points in Lake County, but the sales tax referendum lost 57% to 43%. “I think it's a warning for Lake County and some of these other counties as well that these referendums are not something that's palatable or shouldn't be taken for granted, that the people are just going to automatically side with tax hikes,” Costin said. With the average sales tax hovering around 9% in Illinois, Costin said both

Illinois · 3d

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Peoria County Board approves special use for Four Creeks wind project

PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) – In a tension-filled room Thursday night, the Peoria County Board approved a special use for the Four Creeks wind project 12 to 5. The Four Creeks, LLC wind project, developed by Repsol Renewables, would span four townships in northwestern Peoria County. There will be...

Peoria County, IL · 2d

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Businesses excited for growth of Peoria’s Warehouse District

Business owners and local leaders are highlighting the ongoing revitalization and increased foot traffic in Peoria's Warehouse District due to infrastructure improvements and new developments.

Peoria, IL · 4d

The Register-Mail

Tough decision looms regarding old Knox County Courthouse | Opinion

The Knox County Board will be deciding the fate of our 1887 Courthouse by the end of this year. I have noted that the local residents of Knox County have frequently opined about the demolition of older buildings like homes, a fire station and that great Burlington Route Depot on Seminary Street. And now potentially, the old Knox County Courthouse. I certainly can agree that the Depot should have never been torn down – it would have made a great National RR Hall of fame. However, from my standpoint, I have frequently stated: how do you pay to keep all these historical buildings viable? I have an emotional connection to the old courthouse. I had a much larger emotional connection to the Seminary St. Burlington Route Depot. As of this writing, I know that the County Board will make a decision as to the fate of the courthouse. More: Many Paths: Spending $2M on Standish Park isn't enough | Opinion The citizens need to understand the financial impact of that decision. Most won’t. It’s the old adage of thinking with your heart versus your head. First and foremost, to me, it makes no sense for the county board to make

Knox County, IL · 3d

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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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Nothing Changing At Fairgrounds Despite Annexation Into City Of Princeton

When the Princeton City Council annexed the Bureau County Fairgrounds into the city earlier this year, there was some question as to whether it would change the operations of the fair. At Monday's City Council meeting, council approved grandfathering in any and all activities held by the fair. As long...

Princeton, IL · 2d

WMBD/WYZZ

Tazewell County elects 18-year-old Ben Ackerman to board

Eighteen-year-old Ben Ackerman has been sworn in as the newest member of the Tazewell County board, where he plans to focus on issues regarding farmers and schools.

Tazewell County, IL · 3d

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Inside Peoria Public Schools proposed $700k plan to replace Elite Safe School

PEORIA (25News Now) - Community tensions are reaching a boiling point in Peoria over the future of the city’s alternative education system. For years, Peoria Public Schools has contracted Elite Community Outreach to operate its Safe School at Trewyn School. The program serves 6th through 8th grade students facing suspension, expulsion, classroom disruption, or neighborhood gang violence. Its staffers are not traditional educators, they are “game changers”, men and women with criminal records who turned their lives around to mentor youth in crisis.

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VFW Post 2078 hosts parade in East Peoria to honor veterans

East Peoria hosted a Veterans Day parade on November 7, featuring a flyover by the Lima Lima Flight Team and participation from local organizations and emergency services.

East Peoria, IL · 1d

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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...

CleanTechnica

A New $1.5 Billion Wind Farm Will Play In Peoria

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles. It ain’t over ’til it’s over, but the proposed $1.5 billion, 500-megawatt...

Peoria County, IL · 1d

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Peoria considers bans on hemp-derived THC and Kratom

The Peoria City Council is scheduled to consider banning the sale of hemp-derived THC and kratom during its meeting next Tuesday.

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