Lizzie Seils

Starting in 2005, Tazewell County lost 15 teens to fatal car crashes over the course of 15 months. For some members of the county sheriff’s department, that caused them to hit the gas on implementing change.

Spectators on the Peoria side of the river during Red White and Boom were treated to a view like no other. Eastward winds carried the massive display over the Peoria side of the Illinois, causing the fireworks to go off above spectators heads in a clear night sky. But while the fireworks were directly above, so was the debris.

Hopedale put off their annual parade in style, featuring handfuls of candy and a special appearance by Abraham Lincoln.

On a day for all things patriotic, local veterans gathered for comradery and fun and as a part of the Irreverent Warriors Silkies hike.

Morton celebrated their annual pregame to Independence day using over 30 football fields of space.

Under a new state law, schools have the option to spend a little extra to provide the best lunch option for kids.

Firetrucks crowded the entrance to the Walmart on University, but it wasn’t because there was an active fire.Inside, firefighters, members of the Afro American Firefighters Association and the Tri County Urban League were making a run on the school supply aisles, filling three carts full of notebooks, markers, crayons and more.

One of the biggest upsets in the area came from Pekin Mayor Mark Luft’s loss to political newcomer Travis Weaver for the 93rd House District in the Illinois General Assembly.

Narrowing down a field of eight candidates down to two, Eric Sorensen and Esther Joy King will face off in the November election to win the open 17th District seat.

Mayor of Pekin Mark Luft conceded to challenger Travis Weaver following a competitive race for a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives

The Supreme Court released major decisions in the past week, sparking conversations on the authority and legitimacy of the branch of government.25News spoke with political science expert and Associate Professor Meghan Remmel of Bradley University to answer questions raised by recent court decisions.

On the tail end of pride Month, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are holding their breath to see what comes next following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Generations of protestors gathered along Veteran’s Parkway against the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade.

Crusen’s on War Memorial served up brews and borscht instead of typical bar fare Sunday to bring relief to Ukrainian refugees.

The legality of abortion in Illinois remains despite the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but several state officials are saying that hangs in the balance depending on how the election falls in November.

The Illinois primary is less than a week away. Now, the candidates trying to get their name on the November ballot are speaking out.

Kids had a chance to earn a medallion from the Pekin Police Department as a part of the second Kids and Cops event this year in Coal Miner’s Park.

Peoria Police apprehended a man following a brief car and foot chase after shots were fired at a nearby apartment complex.

Move over, Asian carp, ‘copi’ is the new fish in town. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is attempting to rebrand the four species of fish to get more people interested in eating them to get them out of Illinois’ waters.

These first days of summer are among the longest days of sunlight

It might not seem like it, but the body of your car is just as susceptible to damage as your own body. While engines aren’t at risk of overheating due to their improved construction and quality, local mechanics still say the electrical components inside the vehicle need to be protected from extreme heat.

Craft lovers were able to support kids with special needs at a vendor and craft fair in Spring Bay Saturday.

Tazewell County honored a little-known historical figure Saturday ahead of Juneteenth.

Whether for the 15-kilometer, the 4-mile or the 1-mile, thousands took to Downtown Peoria streets to race in the Steamboat Classic. The nearly 50-year tradition is known as one of the world’s fastest four-mile races, and one of the hardest 15K courses.

The Porch Pantry in Peoria has a homey feel, walking up to get food feels like one’s borrowing it from a neighbor. Today, though, the cabinets typically filled with cans and dried goods were nearly empty. A few items remained, including a box of noodles and assorted canned vegetables.

East Peoria is drawing closer to starting construction on a multi-million, 200-plus unit apartment complex that will be the newest addition to the levy district.

Purchasing fireworks may burn a bigger hole in your pocket, and it won’t be because they’re flammable. Local fireworks retailers said the costs of shipping are higher this year, and the waits to get their product much longer. Owner of C-N-C Fireworks James Slater said he made his order in July 2021 out of caution. His order arrived in February, with one shipment arriving as late as May.

From above, the sun beats down with a 90-plus degree heat with a triple digit heat index. From below, oven-hot asphalt radiates back up at the workers laying it down and smoothing it out.

Local families are using public pools to help beat the heat as temperatures continue to climb to dangerous levels.

As the summer travel season begins, families may be looking for a vacation. Discover Peoria President and CEO JD Dalfonso said the need to explore is still strong following the pandemic. After being inside and away from others for a couple years, he believes people are ready to get back out into the world.

If you’re looking for a new furry friend at a low cost, the Peoria County Animal Protective Service is waiving their adoption fee for cats and kittens alike until June 20.

In order to bait more people to get into nature, Bass Pro Shop in East Peoria donated several rods to local high school fishing teams and the Peoria Park District.

As the January 6 Capitol Insurrection prepares to take the national stage once again with a primetime premiere of the investigation’s findings, Illinois Washington representatives gave a preview of what Americans can expect to see.

Six local nursing homes are facing fines for various forms of improper care and conduct.

As the cost of road travel continues to rise to historic highs, many are still looking to hit the roads this weekend for the official start of the summer season.

As the country recover’s from the latest mass shooting, Illinois lawmakers are investigating root causes of gun violence to prevent it in their own state.

Illinois was one of 14 states undercounted by the 2020 Census, disproving the classic complaint that Illinois is seeing a massive exodus in population. But for those left out of the count, it means a loss of resources for their community.

More than 900 hundred miles from the Illinois Statehouse, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch made a visit to the New York General Assembly, returning a visit made by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie in March of this year.