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Golf tournament to support Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Golf tournament to support Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Registration remains open for the 2026 Schoolhouse Open golf challenge, scheduled for September 26 at the Peoria Park District Golf Learning Center to benefit the Peoria Public Schools Foundation.
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September 18, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Golf tournament to support Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Golf tournament to support Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Golf tournament to support Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Registration remains open for the 2026 Schoolhouse Open golf challenge, scheduled for September 26 at the Peoria Park District Golf Learning Center to benefit the Peoria Public Schools Foundation.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Golf tournament to support Peoria Public Schools Foundation
Washington Elementary PE teacher recognized for wellness work
Washington Elementary PE teacher recognized for wellness work
Washington Elementary PE teacher Kristen Ahrens received District 87’s Dr. Barry Riley Wellness Champion Award for organizing yoga, step challenges, community PE and wellness programs benefiting students,...
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September 18, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Washington Elementary PE teacher recognized for wellness work
Order of protection hearing for former Creve Coeur police chief rescheduled
Order of protection hearing for former Creve Coeur police chief rescheduled
A hearing for former Creve Coeur police chief Justin Egan regarding an order of protection filed by his ex-wife is scheduled for October 27.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Order of protection hearing for former Creve Coeur police chief rescheduled
Visa and Mastercard agree to $167.5M class action settlement: Are you owed money?
Visa and Mastercard agree to $167.5M class action settlement: Are you owed money?
Visa and Mastercard were accused of preventing independent ATM operators — i.e., business owners who lease or otherwise operate ATMs outside of banking institutions — from lowering the surcharges...
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September 18, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Visa and Mastercard agree to $167.5M class action settlement: Are you owed money?
Uptown Normal underpass construction to start Sept. 21
Uptown Normal underpass construction to start Sept. 21
Getting around Uptown Normal will look different starting Sept. 21, when construction on an underpass project begins and closures take effect.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Uptown Normal underpass construction to start Sept. 21
Illinois Central College receives $3M to upgrade manufacturing training facilities
Illinois Central College receives $3M to upgrade manufacturing training facilities
Illinois Central College is getting $3 million from the state to upgrade its manufacturing training facilities in East Peoria.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Illinois Central College receives $3M to upgrade manufacturing training facilities
McLean County proposes $150M budget with lowest property tax rate in over 20 years
McLean County proposes $150M budget with lowest property tax rate in over 20 years
The McLean County Board is considering a proposed $150 million budget for fiscal year 2027, marking a 4.1% increase over last year.
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September 18, 2026 at 2:48 PM
McLean County proposes $150M budget with lowest property tax rate in over 20 years
McLean County extends disaster declaration through mid-October
McLean County extends disaster declaration through mid-October
The McLean County Board voted during its regular meeting Thursday night to extend its local disaster declaration through Oct. 16.
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September 18, 2026 at 2:32 PM
McLean County extends disaster declaration through mid-October
Storms chances build this weekend across central Illinois
Storms chances build this weekend across central Illinois
the weekend turns more active with increasing storm chances Saturday through Monday. Then, a much cooler and less humid pattern arrives next week.
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September 18, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Storms chances build this weekend across central Illinois
‘Just because there’s pain, doesn’t mean that there isn’t any hope:’ Logan County event aims to reduce stigma for addiction
‘Just because there’s pain, doesn’t mean that there isn’t any hope:’ Logan County event aims to reduce stigma for addiction
'Anything that you have done in your past doesn’t define who you are.'
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September 18, 2026 at 2:04 PM
‘Just because there’s pain, doesn’t mean that there isn’t any hope:’ Logan County event aims to reduce stigma for addiction
Bradley launches Media Engagement Lab to prepare students for data-driven careers
Bradley launches Media Engagement Lab to prepare students for data-driven careers
Bradley launches Media Engagement Lab to prepare students for data-driven care
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September 18, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Bradley launches Media Engagement Lab to prepare students for data-driven careers
Illinois Central College receives $3 Million to upgrade manufacturing training facilities
Illinois Central College receives $3 Million to upgrade manufacturing training facilities
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September 18, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Illinois Central College receives $3 Million to upgrade manufacturing training facilities
Logan County Walk 4 Recovery
Logan County Walk 4 Recovery
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September 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Logan County Walk 4 Recovery
McLean County proposes $150M budget with lowest property tax rate in over 20 years
McLean County proposes $150M budget with lowest property tax rate in over 20 years
www.25newsnow.com
September 18, 2026 at 3:17 AM
McLean County proposes $150M budget with lowest property tax rate in over 20 years
McLean County extends disaster declaration through mid-October
McLean County extends disaster declaration through mid-October
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September 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM
McLean County extends disaster declaration through mid-October
Habitat for Humanity completes repairs for Pekin veteran
Habitat for Humanity completes repairs for Pekin veteran
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Peoria Area, The Home Depot Foundation, and a group of volunteers completed exterior repairs on the Pekin home of Marine veteran Jeff Sangelli.
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September 18, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Habitat for Humanity completes repairs for Pekin veteran
You Gotta Eat: Mr. Hibachi
You Gotta Eat: Mr. Hibachi
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September 18, 2026 at 2:02 AM
You Gotta Eat: Mr. Hibachi
Chestnut Health Systems paints the town purple for National Recovery Month
Chestnut Health Systems paints the town purple for National Recovery Month
To mark National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month, Chestnut Health Systems is hosting its second annual Paint the Town Purple event and offering free virtual suicide prevention training.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Chestnut Health Systems paints the town purple for National Recovery Month
Peoria fire crews put out Grove Apartment fire
Peoria fire crews put out Grove Apartment fire
An accidental electrical fire caused approximately $5,000 in damage to a vacant apartment at the Grove Apartments in Peoria on Thursday, but no injuries were reported.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Peoria fire crews put out Grove Apartment fire
State Farm seeks volunteers for 3rd annual Million Meal Pack
State Farm seeks volunteers for 3rd annual Million Meal Pack
State Farm, Illinois State University, and US Hunger are seeking thousands of volunteers for the third annual Million Meal Pack event scheduled for September 26.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:02 AM
State Farm seeks volunteers for 3rd annual Million Meal Pack
Victims of fallen tree accident expected to recover
Victims of fallen tree accident expected to recover
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September 18, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Victims of fallen tree accident expected to recover
Illinois Central College receives $3 Million to upgrade manufacturing training facilities
Illinois Central College receives $3 Million to upgrade manufacturing training facilities
www.25newsnow.com
September 18, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Illinois Central College receives $3 Million to upgrade manufacturing training facilities
Free drink giveaway draws long lines at new 7 Brew in East Peoria
Free drink giveaway draws long lines at new 7 Brew in East Peoria
Free drink giveaway draws long lines at new 7 Brew in East Peoria
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September 18, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Free drink giveaway draws long lines at new 7 Brew in East Peoria
Bradley unveils new media engagement lab
Bradley unveils new media engagement lab
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September 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Bradley unveils new media engagement lab