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OSF is getting pushback on plans to downscale Ottawa hospital as part of Illinois Valley revamp
OSF HealthCare has reopened the bankrupt former Saint Margaret's hospital in Peru, but the impact that may have on another Illinois Valley community is sparking new concerns. The city of Ottawa hosted a town hall meeting Wednesday about the health care system's proposal for a downsized hospital presence in that community.
AT&T cell phone outage affecting calls in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - An AT&T cell phone outage in Central Illinois is affecting customers in certain counties in the Heart of Illinois. The Marshall County Sheriff says people in Bureau, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Peoria and Putnam are affected. Customers may have issues calling 9-1-1. You can watch 25News - any...
Central Illinois set to sound off at Solshine Reverie
When the Solshine Reverie Festival, formerly Summer Camp, (read about my experience there last year) makes it debut at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe May 24th through the 26th, music fans will be treated to an impressive array of talent from Central Illinois. From headliners like DJ/producer John Summit to up-and-coming acts, the region’s vibrant music scene will be well represented at the inaugural music festival.
25 Sports High School Wednesday- May 15, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - Metamora wins a 1-0 extra inning thriller over East Peoria in Mid-Illini softball. East Peoria and Dunlap remain tied for 1st place in Mid-Illini baseball with wins tonight. Morton knocks Washington out of first place with a road win. Plus a big day for the favorites in 1A and 2A state softball and baseball.
New Woodford County grocery store could fill rural food desert gap
BENSON (25News Now) - A month after Roanoke’s only grocery store closed, two women farmers and business owners said they plan to open a new grocery store in Benson sometime in July. Farm Family Foods co-owner Corrie Scott said she hopes for a soft store opening by the end...
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