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City of Peoria and Eureka College Athletics join to clean up the East Bluff

Updated: 23 minutes ago
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By Devan Masciulli
City employees and incoming freshmen student-athletes from Eureka College joined forces to pick up trash off the streets.

Bloomington-Normal News

After two red quarters, some say Rivian poised for rebound

Updated: 42 minutes ago
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By Alex Gaul
NORMAL (25 News Now) - After posting more than $3 billion dollars in loses for the first half of the year, some still have an optimistic view of Rivian’s future.

Peoria News

PPS Board president denounces dress code survey

Updated: 57 minutes ago
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By Harry Croton
The president of District 150′s School Board says a board member’s recent survey on the district’s proposed dress code was not officially approved by the Board.

News

Peoria Public School hosts hiring fair

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By 25 News Now
Peoria Public School had over 100 positions to fill in a variety of different fields, like coaching, administration and teaching.

Courts & Crime

Tazewell County woman sentenced to prison for killing her baby

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Paige Blanzy and Jason Howell
Angel Van Duker was convicted of suffocating her daughter Nova to death back in 2020.

News

Family and friends celebrate 105-year-old’s birthday

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By 25 News Now
The day was full of laughter and joy for Bahl.

Peoria News

Peoria Safety Network discusses violence prevention strategies

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Harry Croton
The City of Peoria’s Safety Network met again Friday morning to talk about violence prevention strategies for the River City.

Courts & Crime

Peoria man convicted of drug, federal firearm offenses

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By 25 News Now
A Peoria man has been convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Health

Health department, IDPH reports first probable Monkeypox case in Woodford County

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jason Howell
The first probable case of Monkeypox in the Tri-County area is being reported in Woodford County.

Bloomington-Normal News

Connect Transit getting $13M grant from Department of Transportation

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By 25 News Now
Connect Transit is getting part of a $71 million grant to support the transition to zero-emission and low-emission transit buses.
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Gov. Pritzker announces a $34.6 billion investment toward transportation

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By 25 News Now
The plan is also meant to create jobs and promote economic growth.

Bloomington-Normal News

McLean County’s chief prosecutor to become judge next month

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Howard Packowitz
County Board chair to pick next state's attorney, with board's consent.

News

Board puts referendum on ballot to remove Peoria County Auditor

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Paige Blanzy
Thursday evening, the county board approved 15-2 to add a referendum on the November ballot.

News

Hundreds gather in Peoria to learn more on protecting places of worship

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Paige Blanzy
Various faiths were represented to talk hate crimes and prevention Thursday night.

Bloomington-Normal News

GOP, sheriff’s union shoots down Democratic county board candidate

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Howard Packowitz
Board votes down Krystle Able's bid for McLean County Board seat.

Illinois News

Redneck Fishing Tournament reels in huge catch

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Skylar Collins
The event that began as a slightly futile, but fun way to fight back against the growing copi numbers, has grown to attract people from around the world

News

Group host backpack giveaway for Bloomington students

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By 25 News Now
There were more than 4,000 free backpacks and supplies.

News

Why McLean County’s business economy creates ‘buffer’ from recession

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Lizzie Seils
It’s a tale of two communities built on different types of industry. In Peoria, manufacturing is the foundation and healthcare an employing giant. In Bloomington-Normal, agriculture, education and insurance are the main creators of jobs and business.

Courts & Crime

Woodford County man pleads not guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse, drug possession

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:08 PM CDT
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By Paige Blanzy and Jason Howell
A Woodford County man accused of allegedly engaging in sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl has pleaded not guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse and drug possession - all felonies.

Courts & Crime

State rests its case in Clifford Brewer murder trial

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:30 PM CDT
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By Alex Gaul
The prosecution has rested its case on day four of the Clifford Brewer murder trial in Livingston County.

News

Bartonville trustee calls for action against public works employee, volunteer assistant fire chief

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:22 PM CDT
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By Paige Blanzy and Jason Howell
Helms is calling on Mayor Leon Ricca to take action “unlike the last inappropriate conduct involving the fire department.”

Bloomington-Normal News

Rivian continues to see red in the second quarter of 2022

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 3:57 PM CDT
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By 25 News Now
This comes as the company says it remains focused on fully ramping its 150,000 installed annual units of capacity in its Normal, Illinois facility to meet the strong demand for their product.

News

New charges in Mackinaw murder case

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 3:43 PM CDT
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By 25 News Now
Both Street and Maloney pled not guilty to all charges.

Courts & Crime

Rossi pleads not guilty to federal charges

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 3:23 PM CDT
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By Tyler Lopez
Aaron Rossi of Reditus Labs appeared by zoom Thursday in Peoria’s federal court, and quickly entered not guilty pleas to all nine counts of mail fraud and filing a false tax return.

Peoria News

Law enforcement hosting forum on hate crime against houses of worship Thursday night

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By Jason Howell
Multiple levels of law enforcement agencies are coming to Peoria to host an information session for faith-based leaders and community members on how to prevent and respond to hate crimes against places of worship.

Bloomington-Normal News

Coroner identifies woman found in vehicle in Bloomington as missing Normal woman

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:56 PM CDT
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By 25 News Now
A missing and possibly endangered Normal woman has been identified as a person found deceased in a vehicle in Bloomington.

Courts & Crime

Arrest warrant issued for man indicted on animal cruelty charges

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM CDT
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By 25 News Now
He was indicted Tuesday on a felony animal cruelty charge, for allegedly beating a dog which was caught on camera.

Peoria News

UPDATE: PPS custodian is Peoria’s 15th homicide victim of the year

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 11:07 PM CDT
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By Deanna Cantu and Alex Gaul
1400 block of West Kettelle Street

News

Autism doesn’t stop Washington teen from following his dreams

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Paige Blanzy
At 18, he’s a year into operating his own business with the support of his family every step of the way.

News

Massive fire destroys recycling center near St. Louis

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:15 PM CDT
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By CNN and Howard Packowitz
Shelter-in-place orders near the fire scene

Peoria News

Juvenile armed robbery suspect arrested in Peoria’s latest ‘directed’ police patrol

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:45 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Juvenile armed robbery suspected arrested Tuesday night

Illinois Capitol Bureau

Udderly beautiful: 2022 Illinois State Fair butter cow unveiled

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:29 PM CDT
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By Mike Miletich
State leaders and honored guests unveiled the 2022 Illinois State Fair butter cow Wednesday afternoon.

Home

Peoria Public Schools students to receive free sanitation supplies

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT
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By Skylar Collins
One Illinois representative has teamed up with a disinfectant company to make PPS safer and cleaner for their students.

Peoria News

Nonprofit gives free computers to low-income families

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Harry Croton
A national nonprofit stopped through central Illinois Wednesday to give computers to families that need them.

News

City of Peoria Equity programs looks to make minority, women-owned businesses more visible

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By Lizzie Seils
To help get minority and women-owned businesses on the city’s radar, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion created the Peoria Equity Accountability Program. It creates a database of minority and women-owned businesses where one of those parties owns half or more of the business.

Courts & Crime

Forensic pathologist takes witness stand in day 3 of Clifford Brewer trial

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By Jon Schoenheider and Jason Howell
New evidence is stacking up against a murder suspect as day three closes on a Livingston County murder trial.

National Sports

2023 will not have ‘Field of Dreams’ game due to construction

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Major League Baseball will consider coming back in 2024.

National

President Biden signs PACT Act into law

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By David Ade
Law makes it easier for veterans to get medical care after exposure to toxic fumes

Peoria News

UPDATE: Coroner identifies man shot, killed Tuesday night

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:03 PM CDT
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By Deanna Cantu
1400 block of West Kettelle Street

Peoria News

Crash with Peoria Police squad car sends one to hospital with minor injuries

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 2:23 PM CDT
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By 25 News Now
A crash involving a Peoria Police squad car has sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries late Wednesday morning.

Courts & Crime

Man takes plea deal; will serve jail time and pay back victim he scammed

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 12:09 PM CDT
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By Harry Croton, Jason Howell and Paige Blanzy
A local man - purportedly a contractor - has pleaded guilty to aggravated home repair fraud.

Bloomington-Normal News

UPDATE: Boil order lifted

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT
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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.

News

Bartonville leaders silent after viral video shows assistant fire chief use racial slur

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
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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.

Peoria News

Peoria City Council to seek variety of proposals to reduce violent crime

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:10 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Council unanimously adopts guidelines for groups to submit violence prevention proposals.

Peoria News

Local police get hands-on experience with new VR training tech

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:52 PM CDT
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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.

Bloomington-Normal News

Death investigation underway in Bloomington

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:04 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Person found dead in parked vehicle

News

Gun sales drop for some shops in Peoria

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT
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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.

Illinois News

Illinois governor says his state expected to benefit from CHIPS & Science Act

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Nicole Neuman
Gov. J.B. Pritzker attended the signing ceremony of the CHIPS & Science Act at the White House.

Illinois Capitol Bureau

Demmer pushes against taxing retirement income in Illinois

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:15 PM CDT
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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.

Courts & Crime

Trial of man accused of killing family on Christmas in 2019 begins

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:01 PM CDT
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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.
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