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Peoria honors veterans through a tradition spanning more than a century
PEORIA (25News Now) -A century-old tradition continued in downtown Peoria as veterans and community members gathered to honor the men and women who served our country. American Legion Post 2 hosted its annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony, featuring the national anthem, recognition of each branch of the military, and prayers for those who have served.
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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours
Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.
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Peoria-area Opportunity Zones could help attract future development
PEORIA (25News Now) - Parts of the Peoria area have been selected as Illinois’ new Opportunity Zones, a designation local economic leaders say could help attract private investment and redevelopment in the years ahead. The program offers federal tax incentives to encourage investors to finance qualifying projects in designated...
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New state law on e-bikes and scooters will take time to adjust to
A new state law placing stricter definitions and rules on micromobility devices will likely take time to adjust to in Bloomington-Normal, according to law enforcement and hobbyists in the Twin Cities. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, new micromobility legislation will take effect, adding new regulations and clarifying definitions surrounding devices better...
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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...
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UPDATE: Peoria crashes in Friday evening commute
UPDATE (6:35 p.m.) — A multi-car crash occurred Friday evening at Sheridan Avenue and War Memorial Drive in Peoria. The crash happened about 4:45 p.m. at the busy intersection. Both roads are considered main routes in the city. Peoria Police spokeswoman Semone Roth said the area was cleared and...
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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.