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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 · 3d
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Bloomington accuses 3 businesses of selling alcohol to underage drinkers

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The City of Bloomington has filed complaints against three businesses accused of selling alcohol to underage customers during a September sting operation. Two people younger than 21 working undercover for police bought alcohol from the establishments on Thursday, Sept. 17, according to the complaints filed with...

Bloomington, IL · 2d
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Pontiac apartments ​for rent saw price increases since last October

Renters in Pontiac saw apartment listing prices increase 5% from October 2025's median of $2,095, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $2,199 in October. Median listing prices in Pontiac are trending essentially the same as the previous month's $2,195 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.gadsdentimes.com Out of 31,885 rental listings in Pontiac, 104 are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $2,200. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $2,095, no change since September, when they were $2,095. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices rose 10% from $1,901. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were basically flat to September at a central price of $2,300, compared to $2,295. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $2,300. Statewide, Illinois rental listing prices are

Pontiac, IL · 1d

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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 · 3d
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Ottawa New Listings Surge as Price Cuts Stay Low

Ottawa new listings surged while price cuts stayed rare, giving buyers a fresh wave of options without the usual discount hunting.

Ottawa, IL · 1d

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Chris Kringle Market Huts On The Move In Ottawa

Vendor huts with the Chris Kringle Market in Ottawa are on the move. The city of Ottawa and Ottawa Downtown Association announced Tuesday that the Chris Kringle Market will be moving its entire market operation to Jackson Street, which runs on the south side of Washington Park. Organizers say relocating the market huts allows them to strengthen the market experience on Jackson Street while creating new opportunities throughout downtown Ottawa.

Ottawa, IL · 23h

25newsnow.com

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Peoria County solar farm undergoing repairs months after severe weather damage

PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) -After severe weather swept through Central Illinois during the spring and summer months, solar farms in Peoria County were among the facilities affected. According to Peoria County officials, only one of the county’s 15 solar farms sustained significant storm damage, which is now being repaired by...

Peoria County, 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 · 13h

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Thanksgiving turkey prices hold steady at Peoria Heights meat market despite rising food costs

PEORIA HEIGHTS (25News Now) - With Thanksgiving just over two weeks away, Central Illinois families are preparing for their holiday meals, and one local meat market says shoppers won’t have to pay more for their Thanksgiving turkey this year. Alwan & Sons Meat Company in Peoria Heights is keeping...

Peoria Heights, IL · 1d

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Retail Sales Show Growth in Galesburg and Monmouth During First Half of 2026

Retail sales numbers are in for both Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 of 2026. Knox County Area Partnership President Ken Springer shares the findings for Galesburg and Monmouth:. “Quarter 1 of 2026, Galesburg ended up being up 2.1 percent over Quarter 1 retail receipts in 2025. Monmouth was up 1.7 percent over Quarter 1 in 2026, so small growth on those two. We look at a whole bunch of different metros, I think around a dozen of them that we track, the average growth for all the metros that we looked at for that same period of time was 3.7 percent. Both Galesburg and Monmouth were below that threshold,” informs Springer.

Galesburg, IL · 1d

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Pekin looks to acquire property for $3 million Broadway Street project

A road and sidewalk rehabilitation project on Broadway Street in Pekin funded by a $3 million state grant is expected to begin next year. Before that happens, the city needs to purchase about 40 pieces of property and easements, or obtain temporary easements, so required infrastructure work can be done.

Pekin, IL · 17h

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Plano City Council reviews proposed $2.7 million property tax levy

The Plano City Council on Monday discussed the proposed 2026 property tax levy during its committee of the whole meeting. City Treasurer Zoila Gomez says the city is requesting about $2.7 million in property taxes for 2026. That represents an increase of about 4.99 percent over the previous year's levy amount received by the city.

Plano, IL · 1d

WSPY NEWS

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Kendall County Forest Preserve approves budget and tax levy

The Kendall County Forest Preserve Commission last week approved the district’s budget and tax levy request. The Forest Preserve District plans to spend about $9 million in total, with just under $1.5 million in its main operating fund. The district is requesting about $880,000 through its annual tax levy.

Kendall County, IL · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Peoria Buyers Find More Options Even as List Prices Edge Higher

Peoria buyers found more homes to choose from and room to negotiate on price, even as list prices edged up slightly.

Peoria, IL · 1d

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ADM Pledges $175,000 to New Scovill Acres Clubhouse, Offers Matching Gift to Community

Noevember 9, 2026 – ADM is making a significant investment in a new activity center for adults 55 and older in Decatur. The company has committed $175,000 toward the Clubhouse at Scovill Acres, currently under construction at Scovill Park West. The commitment includes a $150,000 donation and an additional $25,000 matching gift to encourage more community support.

Decatur, IL · 1d

Daily Illini

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UI pauses proposal for minority-serving business program following Title VI, IX complaint

In September, applications opened for Project MicroBoom, a program supporting minority-owned, Black-owned and women-owned businesses. The University’s Campus-Community Compact and Just Our Tech LLC, a consulting agency that creates platforms for underrepresented communities, unofficially partnered together on the program. On Sept. 18, Mark Perry, a former professor at the...

Champaign County, IL · 1d

Journal Star

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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 · 4d

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Key areas for economic development in Bloomington-Normal eligible for federal tax breaks

MCLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - Three areas targeted for economic development in Bloomington-Normal qualify as opportunity zones, making investors eligible for federal tax breaks. State officials announced that Downtown Bloomington, Uptown and Northwest Normal are among 240 areas in Illinois eligible for the incentives. “Through a data-driven evaluation and extensive...

Bloomington, IL · 2d

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Proposed wind farm in Peoria denied by committee, approved by County Board

EDITOR’S NOTE: The project was approved by the County Board after presstime on Nov. 5. The Community Word will have a followup story in the December issue out Nov. 25. After two weeks of evidence and testimony capped by a day-long session, Peoria County’s Zoning Board of Appeals on Oct. 14 voted to recommend denying the application for a $1.5 billion wind farm proposed by Four Creeks, LLC.

Peoria County, IL · 2d