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 the 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: 9 hours ago
|By Lizzie Seils
While dogsledding might bring to mind images of a dozen dogs running at full speed through an icy tundra, Free Spirit does sledding in all seasons, swapping wooden planks for wheels in the warmer weather.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:24 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
He sustained five broken or cracked ribs, a lacerated spleen and liver, broken bones in the face, and several bruises up and down his legs.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 2:27 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
His next appearance is February 23 at 2 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:44 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Federal Judge Josh Hawley of Peoria found probable cause that Tyler Massengill, 32 of Chillicothe, started the fire that lead to more than a million dollars in damages to the clinic.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:59 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
The group, Thriving to Surviving, seeks to connect those parents and help them learn they are not alone.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:56 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
While that condition occurs in an extremely small percentage of births, local experts said this does highlight the high amount of stress and pressure new parents can be under.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
From 2018 to the present, 2022 holds the second-place spot for most gun homicides.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:40 PM CST
|By Jason Howell and Lizzie Seils
Walgenbach was accused of leaving the scene of a hit-and-run at the Par-A-Dice in January 2020 that injured one.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:33 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Crawford County Sheriff William Rutan, Jasper County Sheriff Brandon Francis, and Lawrence County Sheriff Trenton Masterson held their disapproval of the ban alongside Rep. Adam Neimerg (R - Teutopolis).
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 5:36 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils and Jason Howell
The federal lawsuit filed in the southern district of Illinois asks for a declaration that the law violates the right to keep and bear arms and prevents the enforcement of the law.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:11 PM CST
|By Jason Howell, Lizzie Seils and 25 News Now
If convicted of the malicious use of fire charge, Massengill faces a mandatory minimum sentence of imprisonment of at least five years and could receive up to 40 years in prison. The charges also carry up to three years of supervised release and a possible fine of up to $250,000.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:11 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
The law offices of Tom DeVore, a Bailey ally and former Attorney General candidate, say around 1,500 residents have signed on to the second suit.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:53 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Attorney General Kwame Raoul officially filed an appeal on behalf of Governor JB Pritzker, Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D - Hillside), and Senate President Don Harmon (D - Oak Park) requesting the 5th appellate court reverse, vacate and dissolve the temporary restraining order exempting the four gun shops and 860 private gun owners listed in the suit from the assault weapon ban.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:14 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Judge Josh Morrison, a recently-elected judge who formerly filed suit against the SAFE-T Act as a state’s attorney, granted a temporary restraining order to stop enforcement of the assault weapon ban.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:40 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Customers who participated could donate .5% of every purchase to the charities of their choice. A search for the Peoria area on the AmazonSmile website pulls up hundreds of groups.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:36 PM CST
|By Jason Howell and Lizzie Seils
No further details are available.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:51 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Soon after their court-mandated deadline to close down shop by the end of 2022, Edwards Power Plant is shifting gears to battery storage.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:36 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
The Center for Prevention of Abuse is partnering with CxT Roasting Company off Knoxville Road to bring awareness to human trafficking in the Central Illinois area.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:34 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 5:15 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
What still needs to be done was a running theme of his remarks Monday afternoon. He encouraged those in attendance to ask themselves what they could do in their everyday lives to further civil rights and justice.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:54 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Mason County Sheriff was the most recent addition to the list, joining counties like Woodford, Knox, and others. The three most populated counties in the 25news viewing area: Tazewell, McLean, and Peoria have expressed disapproval of the law, but have not said if they will enforce it.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 4:57 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils and Jason Howell
The old Federal Warehouse Building will soon house office space and upscale apartments.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Some sheriffs said they don’t want and won’t enforce the law. Additionally, the Illinois State Rifle Association is preparing a federal lawsuit calling the constitutionality of the law into question, believing it violates Second Amendment rights.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 7:40 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
A judge ruled Rossi’s communication with Evans isn’t protected under attorney-client privilege because Evans was also legal counsel for Reditus. That should open up those emails to all parties, but attorneys against Rossi said they haven’t received the documents.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Mental health experts said violence in seemingly innocent places like this can leave a lasting impact.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 11:06 PM CST
|By 25 News Now, Lizzie Seils and Jon Schoenheider
Over a thousand fans came together to celebrate the art of Japanese animation and pop culture at the East Peoria Embassy Suites this weekend.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 11:00 PM CST
|By 25 News Now, Lizzie Seils and Jon Schoenheider
This weekend, families had the chance to become one with the Force while becoming smarter at the same time.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:43 PM CST
|By Howard Packowitz and Lizzie Seils
House fire near the intersection of North Galena and Derby Roads in Peoria.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:58 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
It would use a similar system to popular gig work apps like GrubHub or Uber, where users can log in and choose a shift and location.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:38 AM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Attorneys representing the county of Peoria submitted their arguments to the appellate court, arguing voters decided to eliminate the office on Election Day and to keep it funded would violate their rights.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:04 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Gabrielle Sturdivant is being held on a $1.5 million bond after she allegedly ran over her Kappa Men’s Club coworker Morghan Babor with her car in early December.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:15 AM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
In the continued court battle over the controversial piece of the SAFE-T Act, both parties agreed to speed up the decision process.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 3:58 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Dr. Barbara Toohill is a psychologist with the Antioch Group in Peoria. In her practice, Toohill is often helping patients make and reach goals. Here’s what she suggests to patients year-round.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 3:34 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Statewide, troopers handled 20 incidents of drivers under the influence.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 5:18 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Two questions face consumers when looking ahead to the economy in 2023: What’s the trend for inflation, and what are the chances of a recession?
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 4:34 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils and Jason Howell
Before the countdown, they suggest making a plan with your fellow partygoers - know who’s drinking and have a sober designated driver.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:45 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
More than half of Illinois counties will keep cash bail in place when the new year begins, but it’s not clear what the rest will have to do.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:45 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 3:48 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
The work started this morning on residential roads, and they expect it to be finished by early Saturday.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
When it comes to keeping animals out in the winter, the advice so far is “if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them.”
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
McLean and Peoria counties have issued collision warnings for the road. Peoria city, Bloomington, and East Peoria have also issued collision warnings.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 4:08 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Temperatures are set to go below zero at the end of the week, which damage care skin in as little as a half hour.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 3:43 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Mid-Illini Auto in Pekin said there are three areas to definitely check before hitting the road: tires, brakes, and windshield wipers.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 6:36 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
A local woman has been missing since December 11th. Friends and family worry and search to bring her home.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:14 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
Hate crimes nearly doubled from 2020 to 2021, with 56 hate crimes reported in 2020, and 91 in 2021 in Illinois. However, within that increased number are also large gaps in the data.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 4:14 PM CST
|By Lizzie Seils
The Peoria Jewish Community is celebrating Hanukkah with all the usual traditions centered around time with family, from enjoying fried foods to lighting the eight candles commemorating religious freedom.
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