Sam Matheny
Multimedia Journalist
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Sam joined WEEK 25 News in January of 2023 as a multimedia journalist. He is a native of the Milwaukee suburbs and is enthusiastic to tell stories for the Peoria community.
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|By Sam Matheny
One woman said she’s lived here for 46 years but hasn’t seen a situation like this here before.
Updated: 2 hours ago
|By Sam Matheny and 25News Now
Another person was injured in the shooting.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
“They watched their loved one disappear out of the line of sight, knowing that it may very well be the last time they will ever see them.”
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:45 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Organizers said there will be changes to streamline the event beginning next year, but it will look similar to those in years past.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:05 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Over the course of his career, Shadow assisted in nearly 200 arrests and sniffed out more than 1,500 grams of illegal drugs.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 11:21 AM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Oculus Development will be doing the project and will use historic tax credits for some of the costs - since the buildings both have historical designations.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
A Peoria veteran demanded more speed bumps to limit speeding in residential neighborhoods during shootings Tuesday.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 7:03 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
While the California law goes into effect July 1, Tasha Bunting said she does not know when it could affect central Illinois farmers or pork prices.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
“I just do whatever I can to put a smile on these kids’ faces.”
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
“Without St. Margaret’s she probably would have died. You’re risking their lives.”
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
While prices for materials might be higher than normal, Gabbert said construction costs shouldn’t stop people from building, renovating or purchasing a home.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
The closing of the delivery unit follows marks the second hospital to close down its service.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 3:16 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
The best times to travel by car during the holiday weekend will be in the morning or in the evening after 6 p.m.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:18 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Deputies, Pekin Fire and Pekin Police took part in the Battle of the Badges Community Blood Drive.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 3:02 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
TAPS said they have experienced a shortage in kennel space and a decrease in adoptions. It led to special adoption prices.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 12:06 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Bradley leaders said parking will be at a premium due to other graduations in the Civic Center and encourage attendees to use Ubers or hotel shuttles if possible.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 3:20 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
A 14-year-old boy was seen throwing the brick, according to the call PPD received around 6:45 p.m.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 2:44 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Peoria Police officers arrested 37-year-old Jeffrey L. Bailey for Domestic Battery and Unlawful Restraint Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 12:31 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Peoria Proud said there is a scheduled protest outside of the civic center in opposition to the Florida governor’s visit.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 11:35 AM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
A juvenile female was shot early Thursday morning near East Empire St. in Bloomington.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 3:51 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Spain and his Republican colleagues said the Democratic House Supermajority is overlooking the urgently needed reform to stamp out political corruption.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Six days later, the decision was reversed by an appeals court judge in Chicago. The attorney general, who is a Democrat, claimed the transactions were illegal.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 5:08 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Staff members said Chumu had been under treatment for several weeks and experienced cardiac disease.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 3:56 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
The City of Pekin said they will offer storm tree debris curbside pickup beginning this week in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 11:23 AM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
24-year-old Jarkeith White-Emerson was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 12:29 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
The Peoria Fire Department responded to a call about smoke within a two-story home Sunday night.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 10:27 AM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
AAA chimed in and claimed that pre-summer driving season plays a factor in the lowered demand for fuel.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 2:58 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
State leaders and families honored those who died in the line of duty at a remembrance ceremony in Springfield on Thursday.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
A man pleaded not guilty to attempted first-degree murder charges in connection with an attack on two Pontiac correctional officers last November.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 4:11 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that a bill to prevent book banning passed the Senate Wednesday.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 12:17 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
“Putting money in people’s pockets is a way my office helps the Illinois economy,” said Frerichs.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 4:38 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
One woman was pronounced dead after a deadly, two-car crash on Interstate 55 at the Northbound Lime Stone Rest Area in Pontiac Monday morning.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 2:04 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
“This investment will draw in tourists from across the country, who will see just how great Illinois truly is.”
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 10:56 AM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
The man had an apparent stab wound to his arm and received medical treatment from officers.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 10:30 AM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Upon arrival, officers said they located a 17-year-old male who had a graze wound to his arm.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 3:36 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Peoria Police arrested 54-year-old Alton J. Russell Monday on Aggravated Domestic Battery charges after receiving a report of a male armed with a knife.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 1:06 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Current Illinois law says such items hanging from a rearview mirror or on a windshield obstruct a motorist’s vision.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 10:33 AM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Prices in Peoria are 5.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand at 58.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
61-year-old George L. Guynn was sentenced on April 27, 2023, for possession with intent to distribute at least 5 grams of methamphetamine.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 12:43 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Connect Transit said they will waive fares systemwide to allow people to attend the fair from throughout the City and Town without having to pay to receive the information.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
39-year-old Brandon Eckwood pleaded not guilty Thursday to three counts of aggravated battery and one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 2:46 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Media contact Rebecca Cisco wrote that the unemployment rate declined in 11 areas, increased in one and was unchanged in two.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 12:56 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Thursday 2,693 applications were submitted for adult cannabis use dispensary licenses.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
A dozen families displaced after Bloomington apartment fire
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 9:31 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Business leaders to brand Peoria as a great place to live, work and play.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 6:57 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
The Normal Town Council approved allowing a contract negotiation for a $5 million fire station on the east side of town to speed up their call response times Monday.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Farmer Michael Shane said the war in Ukraine nearly tripled the cost of his corn fertilizers. He added that it cost him about $450 per ton in 2020.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
The union’s business manager said the recent storms with high-speed winds could have played a role in loosening the hardware.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
The school has helped expelled, suspended and academically failing students improve their behaviors and grades for nearly three years.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Sam Matheny
Despite being on probation for six years, she said this process is another chance at life and job freedom.
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