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Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Heart of Illinois ABC News Staff
25 News made several phone calls and emails to village officials, including the assistant fire chief himself, but there’s been no response.
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Howard Packowitz
Council unanimously adopts guidelines for groups to submit violence prevention proposals.
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Alex Gaul
PEORIA (Heart of Illinois ABC) - Local law enforcement tried out some new virtual reality training tech Tuesday, aimed at improving their split-second decision-making.
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Howard Packowitz
Person found dead in parked vehicle
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By Lizzie Seils
Federal data on how many Americans are buying guns is showing a decrease, and Illinois is a significant piece of that picture.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By Nicole Neuman
Gov. J.B. Pritzker attended the signing ceremony of the CHIPS & Science Act at the White House.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By Mike Miletich
The Republican candidate for Treasurer says Illinois should not tax retirement income. Treasurer Mike Frerichs also denies he ever said taxing retirement was an option.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By Jon Schoenheider and Jason Howell
After opening statements, the prosecution started making its case - showing the jury images of the crime scene and evidence found in the house.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By 25 News Now
The City of Bloomington says the boil order is for those in the 1300 block of East Empire Street along with 1211 Towanda Avenue.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Heart of Illinois ABC News Staff
Starting in September, changes are taking place to bring even more local coverage to the area.
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Updated: 14 hours ago
|By 25 News Now
Police in Normal are asking for the public’s help in finding Brittany Mitchell - a missing and possibly endangered woman.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Mike Miletich
Sen. Darren Bailey continues to face backlash for his 2017 comments about the Holocaust and abortion.
Updated: 15 hours ago
|By Paige Blanzy and Jason Howell
The man facing a charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse after allegedly engaging in sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl has posted bond.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By 25 News Now
A juvenile man was taken to a hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the hand Monday night.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By 25 News Now
A Peoria man accused and charged with animal cruelty faces a new felony charge of animal torture.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:50 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Pritzker chooses Anthony Byrd to serve on ISU's Board of Trustees
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:13 PM CDT
|By Tyler Lopez and Howard Packowitz
Residents have 5 business days to challenge petition filed with the clerk on Monday
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By Paige Blanzy
As they await federal mediation later in the month, teachers are rallying for changes in discipline, salary increases, counselors in each school and more.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 9:45 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz and Heart of Illinois ABC News Staff
Part of the ceiling's drywall fell to the floor in a bedroom
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 7:40 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Police believe the two hold-ups are not connected.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 7:05 PM CDT
|By Jon Schoenheider
Teachers statewide are leaving their jobs as students return to the classroom, with a new study showing just how serious the situation is both locally and statewide.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 6:55 PM CDT
|By Alex Gaul
PEORIA (Heart of Illinois ABC) - Central Illinois raised more then $10 million for St. Jude over the past year, a total made official with the closing of the 2022 St. Jude Telethon on WEEK Saturday evening.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Mike Miletich
The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police and Chicago FOP lodge officially endorsed Sen. Darren Bailey for governor Monday. Both organizations also announced their backing of Tom DeVore for Attorney General.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By 25 News Now
Autopsy on the woman shows she suffered multiple blunt force trauma injuries and suffered severe internal bleeding.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:19 PM CDT
|By Paige Blanzy, Jason Howell and Alex Gaul
The crash is under investigation.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:08 PM CDT
|By Lizzie Seils
Student loan borrowers across the nation have been on a payment pause since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT
|By Heart of Illinois ABC News Staff
An autopsy was done by the University of Illinois Veterinary College, and was not related to COVID-19.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:28 PM CDT
|By Heart of Illinois ABC News Staff
Opening statements begin Tuesday in Livingston County for the man charged in a 2019 triple murder in Cullom, Illinois.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:03 AM CDT
|By 25 News Now
Peoria Police say the driver of a cab went to the 1000 block of West McClure and was approached by two men, one of them armed with a firearm.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:50 AM CDT
|By KCRG Staff
Major League Baseball has unveiled the retro uniforms for the upcoming Field of Dreams game.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:36 AM CDT
|By 25 News Now
The average price of gasoline around Peoria has fallen 24.7 cents per gallon in the last week - to an average of $4.21 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s 148 Peoria station survey.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Paige Blanzy
Sgt. Brad Underwood confirmed the victim was shot 3 times after leaving a party at 9 Traders Circle in Normal.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Lizzie Seils
At the starting ramp, 9-year-old Malia Alvarez balances atop her lightweight bike, eyes focus straight ahead.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Lizzie Seils
The German American Central Society is cooking up brats and beer to celebrate summertime the German way.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Lizzie Seils
Choppers and classic cars are cruising for a cause in East Peoria. Biker clubs and car enthusiasts and other vendors are helping raise money for St Jude Children’s hospital at the annual Chopped for Change event.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 4:23 PM CDT
|By Heart of Illinois ABC News Staff
Two people were displaced after a mobile home caught on fire Sunday morning.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 3:10 PM CDT
|By Heart of Illinois ABC News Staff
Police say a man was critically injured in a stabbing early Sunday morning.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 4:38 PM CDT
|By 25 News Now
“We want the community to come out, get a backpack for school, get some fellowship, have a little fun and enjoy the rest of the day,” Church volunteer Michele Moore said.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By 25 News Now
Nathan and Olivia’s lemonade stand is a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, started by two siblings.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 12:46 PM CDT
|By Harry Croton
Police say two males were seriously injured in a three-vehicle accident Saturday morning.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 12:28 PM CDT
|By Heart of Illinois ABC News Staff
Police arrested a man who was in possession of a loaded handgun Friday morning.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 12:09 AM CDT
|By Tyler Lopez and Howard Packowitz
Sheriffs win partial victory in legal battle against Pritzker.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:01 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Officer punched in the face Friday night
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:59 PM CDT
|By Paige Blanzy
In the Village of Mackinaw, many rely on one of the only pantries there.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By Alex Gaul
MASON COUNY (Heart of Illinois ABC) - Hundreds are descending on the small Illinois village of Bath this weekend for a unique event, the Redneck Fishing Tournament.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:40 PM CDT
|By 25 News Now
A more than 140-year-old church started coming down Friday.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:02 PM CDT
|By 25 News Now
They set up a project with contractors and send over payment only to request a refund using nontraditional methods, such as a wire transfer or mobile banking app.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Ashley Daniels
The health department is celebrating its 30th year for World Breastfeeding Week
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By Ashley Daniels and Jason Howell
Anyone looking for some hidden gems may want to head up Springfield Road this weekend for the community garage sales.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By India Afriyie
First responders and city workers invited kids to learn about how police and fire to keep the community safe.