Lizzie Seils
Peoria, Illinois
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Lizzie Seils is a Multimedia journalist and 25News Now anchor for 25News. She earned a Bachelor's in Psychology and Journalism from Illinois State University, and most recently earned her Master's degree in Public Affairs Reporting through the PAR Program at University of Illinois Springfield. In Springfield, she covered the ins and outs of state politics for all of Illinois, and brings that political and civic knowledge to her role in Peoria.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 6:18 PM CDT
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Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 5:21 PM CDT
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Murals are coming to three locations: the East Bluff Community Center, House of Hope, and UFS building. The East Bluff mural is nearly complete, according to the artists. It will be featured in an unveiling ceremony on October 18.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT
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Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 5:34 PM CDT
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Tiny plastic particles can come off common household materials, get in the water and then never leave. They can’t break down, they can’t decompose. By current measures, they last ‘forever,” earning the name.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 4:10 PM CDT
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The issue of districts for the Normal Town council will remain off the ballot following the most recent ruling from a McLean County judge.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 2:41 PM CDT
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A source familiar with the situation told 25News they were informed of her leave Tuesday. They are not aware of the reason behind the leave or how long it will last but are extending their support to Jeffries.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 6:45 PM CDT
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Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT
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Heavy Sunday night storms left a trail of debris in their wake blocking several roads with trees and debris.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 4:47 PM CDT
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Washington held a first-of-its-kind Tails and Trails dog walk to bring local pups to the park trail.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 4:38 PM CDT
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We’re in the dog days of summer, which means lots of opportunities for dogs and their families to come out and play.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 6:11 PM CDT
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Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 5:32 PM CDT
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As the end of cash bail in Illinois draws closer, prosecutors and judges are pouring over the new legislation trying to translate it from legalese into courtroom rules.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 6:57 PM CDT
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In any major reform there are bumps, especially for a significant change like eliminating bail from the justice system.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
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Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:15 PM CDT
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Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT
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Cash bail is set to end in Illinois on January 1, but it won’t create a catch and release system in its place.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 5:06 PM CDT
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Crunch Fitness in Normal is honoring the first responders who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks by challenging gym-goers to climb as many steps as they can.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 4:49 PM CDT
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As Pekin continues it’s Marigold Festival tradition for the 50th year, they’re celebrating with a new addition to Mineral Springs Park.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 4:46 PM CDT
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Data from the Illinois State Police and Department of Transportation shows traffic crashes are down so far compared to data for the same amount of time last year.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:42 PM CDT
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Results from a recent nationwide study from WalletHub showed Peoria was in last place compared to 300 other real estate markets. Realtors in the market seem to disagree, however. Peoria Area Association of Realtors president Ryan Cannon believes there’s plenty of forward momentum in the local market.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:42 PM CDT
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Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
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Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
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Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
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Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 2:54 PM CDT
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The Diocese of Peoria is looking to grow their reach, but they may be doing some pruning first.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 3:40 PM CDT
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The streets of Downtown Delavan became a last hurrah for summertime for their annual Labor Day parade.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT
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As a part of a years-long family tradition, Joy Goolesby and her family gave away popcorn at the Manito Popcorn Festival in exchange for donations.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 6:47 PM CDT
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Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 5:52 PM CDT
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Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
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Notices from election officials across the state are coming into Illinois resident mail boxes. Whether they’re letters or pink postcards like they are for Peoria voters, they’re all offering the option to cast a ballot through the mail permanently.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
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Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:00 PM CDT
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Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 4:52 PM CDT
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It acts like court-administered therapy. Instead of a typical trial structure, those in Problem Solving court meet with probation officers and judges once a week.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 5:51 PM CDT
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Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 5:48 PM CDT
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Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 5:36 PM CDT
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Their new joint facility opened to the public a couple weeks ago. Tuesday they commemorated the partnership and celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon “tying” ceremony, to emphasize the two groups coming together for the new project.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 5:52 PM CDT
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Electoral board's decision to be announced Tuesday night.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 3:33 PM CDT
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Energy bills continue to be a source of stress for consumer as rates remain at their doubled high from earlier this summer.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 6:03 PM CDT
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A young man and woman accused of beating an elderly man with a baseball pleaded not guilty to their combined six charges.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 5:49 PM CDT
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Carcinogens from soot, exhaust and other fire scene hazards can get caught in the fibers of firefighting gear, also called “turnout gear.”
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 5:15 PM CDT
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Phones, computers and the networks they run on are relied on more and more often to store sensitive personal and work information.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 8:13 PM CDT
|By Lizzie Seils and Jason Howell
Golf has taken on new popularity after the pandemic, but the money isn’t all going to a traditional golf course experience.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 7:14 PM CDT
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Damage reports from hail and severe weather are pouring in following the severe weather over the weekend.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 6:57 PM CDT
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Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 6:47 PM CDT
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Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 4:11 PM CDT
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Police seek public's help
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 5:07 PM CDT
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Bloomington YMCA and Easter Seals are partnering together to combine their forces and provide more care to children with special needs.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 12:10 PM CDT
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A woman sentenced to nine years in prison for the killing of her baby will now serve additional prison time for an aggravated battery charge.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 6:56 PM CDT
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Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 6:48 PM CDT
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