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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.

Peoria, IL · 16h

The Center Square

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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

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Bradley women win home opener

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Alice Veilleux scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Bradley past Northern Illinois, 69-54, at Renaissance Coliseum on Friday. The victory was the first for BU’s new women’s basketball coach Chaia Meier. Inia Jones and Charia Smith scored 15 points apiece for the Braves (1-1). Bradley raced out to […]

Peoria, IL · 10h

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Kamadulski, area teams ready for Class 1A state cross country meet

Kamadulski enters her first high school state meet as a regional and sectional champion, while MELHS and FMCHS return to Peoria and Maryville Christian makes its first team appearance.

Maryville, IL · 23h

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Quality Roofing Pro Named 2026 Top-Rated Roofing Contractor

Quality Roofing Pro has been named a 2026 Top-Rated Roofing Contractor by the American Roofing Contractors Organization. The recognition follows an independent evaluation of public records and third-party data, assessing factors such as licensing, compliance, operational history and stability, and customer outcomes. Co-Owner Felicia Shawler says the honor reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to its customers:

Burlington, IA · 1d

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Peoria County voters back push to repeal state’s anti-boycott law

Voters in three Peoria County townships signaled strong support for a push to repeal an Illinois law that blocks investment of public pension funds with companies that choose to boycott Israel. The nonbinding advisory question on the ballot in Peoria, Kickapoo and Medina townships asked whether legislative representatives should support...

Peoria County, IL · 1d

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Don’t Miss An Evening with Peter Bilingsley and A Christmas Story on December 6th at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater!

95-5, G-L-O Classic Rock Fans! Ready to celebrate the Holidays?? Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with Peter Billingsley, who played “Ralphie”, in the legendary movie, “A Christmas Story”, Sunday, December 6th, at the Peoria Civic Center Prairie Home Alliance Theater! There will be a screening of the beloved classic “A Christmas Story” followed by a moderated interview and audience Q&A from its iconic star Peter Billingsley, a.k.a. Ralphie! Get tickets now at ticketmaster.com! Be listening here on G-L-O for your shot to win tickets, see you there, and Happy Holidays, from 95-5, G-L-O!

Peoria, IL · 1d

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Peoria, Tazewell counties see ‘very good showing’ for midterm voter turnout

Peoria-area elections officials say voter turnout for this week’s elections topped typical midterm cycles. Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman said turnout there was just above 60% of the county’s registered voters, when a typical non-presidential November election draws between 56-58%. “So it’s slightly above, but significant enough that...

Tazewell County, IL · 1d

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Normal West has its eyes on Pekin: while taking things ‘one game at a time”

After a dominant offensive performance against Chatham Glenwood in round 1, Normal West is focused on the Pekin Dragons, who come to Wildcat Stadium on Friday, Nov. 6 for the second round of the IHSA playoffs. The offense for West is rolling, putting up 622 total yards of offense against...

Normal, IL · 1d

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Pekin Mayor Mary Burress announces reelection campaign

PEKIN, Ill. – Pekin Mayor Mary Burress is seeking another term in office, announcing her reelection campaign Friday while highlighting infrastructure improvements, economic development and financial accountability. Burress said she wants to continue building on the city’s progress while addressing ongoing challenges. “Serving as Mayor of this community...

Pekin, IL · 22h

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Pekin 108 faces $40 million in needed improvements after voters reject sales tax

PEKIN (25News Now) - Pekin Public Schools District 108 is rethinking how it will pay for millions of dollars in building improvements after Tazewell County voters rejected a proposed 1% school facilities sales tax in Tuesday’s election. Superintendent Leonard Ealey said he was disappointed by the results but respects...

Pekin, IL · 2d

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Boys and Girls Cross Country Head to State Championship Meet

The boys and girls cross country teams qualified for the Illinois High School Association’s state championship meet after standout performances throughout the fall and at Sectionals. Parents, teammates, and friends gathered in the lobby on Friday morning, holding signs with words of encouragement as the athletes boarded the bus....

Peoria, IL · 18h

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Tazewell County citizens pack zoning board meeting as energy storage, solar facilities information presented

PEKIN (25News Now) - Strata Clean Energy presented to the Tazewell County Zoning Board, looking for a special use permit to build an energy storage facility in Elm Grove Township. The plan is for a 300 megawatt storage facility that can hold excess energy when its not needed and put...

Tazewell County, IL · 2d

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Pekin’s mayor kicks off reelection campaign, saying there’s more work to do

PEKIN (25News Now) - Pekin Mayor Mary Burress announced Friday that she is running for reelection in 2027, saying the job she started four years ago is not finished. Burress highlighted infrastructure and business growth during her time in office, including businesses in East Court Village, a new Chipotle and businesses near Menards. The mayor cited other developments including EPIC Medical, Ambient Fuels, and an expansion by Excalibur Seasonings.

Pekin, IL · 17h

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25 Sports High School Thursday- November 5, 2026- Sectional Championship night in volleyball plus State Final Four soccer preview

PEORIA (25News Now) -Washington, Normal West, Tri-Valley and Illini Bluffs all win Volleyball Sectional Titles. Peoria Notre Dame and Washington gear up for the state soccer finals. Get 25NewsStreaming on your smart TV — it’s free and easy. Watch live newscasts, recent newscasts, top news stories, updated forecasts, local sports...

Peoria, IL · 1d

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Annual Mistletoe Market Is Back In Morton Saturday November 14 With Us

Join us broadcasting LIVE again at Mistletoe Market in Morton, IL on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at So Chic Boutique (111 W. Washington St., Morton, IL), hosted by Popupeventsbysochic. It’s a Hallmark movie come to life with our magical outdoor Christmas market! With 50+...

Morton, IL · 22h

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Bradley MBB to host Pacific in a Saturday Night Showdown

Peoria, IL -- Bradley to host Pacific in a Saturday Night Showdown from Carver Arena!. Bradley Braves 1-0 (0-0 MVC) vs Pacific Tigers 1-0 (0-0 WCC) Live Coverage: Live Stats | Watch | Listen | Tickets. Location: Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. All-Time Series: Bradley leads 3-1 The Bradley Braves...

Peoria, IL · 1d

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Temperatures Jump 10 to 20 Degrees Sunday as Highs Return to the 60s for Peoria, Springfield, Champaign, and St. Louis After Weekend Freeze

PEORIA, Ill. — After a cold start to the weekend, warmer weather is returning to Illinois. Temperatures on Sunday, November 8, are expected to climb back into the 60s across much of the state. Many areas will run 10 to 20 degrees warmer than Saturday. The mild air is expected to stick around into the start of next week, with highs in the mid to upper 60s possible on Monday.

Illinois · 13h

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Bradley Women’s Basketball preview: “Getting one percent better every single day”

It’s a new era for Bradley women’s basketball. After posting a 20-win season last year, the Braves are looking for greater success. The program’s new head coach, former Marquette assistant coach Chaia Meier, knows Central Illinois well. Originally from Normal, Meier’s nearly two decades of coaching have brought her to the Hilltop, where she’s taken the role seriously since arriving.

Peoria, IL · 1d

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Boiler Girls’ season ends at sectional

Entering their first sectional competition in 25 years, the Kewanee High School volleyball team was defeated by a determined team from Prairie Central High School in an IHSA sectional semifinal match played at Farmington. Kewanee head coach Brooklyn Kazubowski’s squad went toe-to-toe with the Lady Cardinals in the match’s first...

Kewanee, IL · 2d