Sam Matheny
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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.
Updated: 26 minutes ago
|By Sam Matheny
The Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association announced Monday there were a number of factors that led to the decision. Most notably, the microchip shortage and the number of cars available.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:58 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
The federal government rolled out a second monthly payment to help families pay for groceries in March 2020, but the funds will be diverted to the 2024 summer feeding program.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:21 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
State lawmaker and Bradley professor express concerns
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:03 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
For residents, this doesn’t just mean more jobs. It’s also a revenue generator for the municipality.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:02 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
Bloomington Police Department’s Public Information Officer said body cameras should be seen as tools and not weapons.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:26 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
The children dressed up as 100-year-old citizens, and their teachers did the same.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:41 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
The investigation is ongoing.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:49 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny and 25 News Now
In 2022, home sales were down nearly 16%.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:45 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny and 25 News Now
The fair was held at the Peoria County Jail Friday morning.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:01 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
The four-day event features the state’s best high school musicians and brought nearly $3 million dollars in revenue to local businesses.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
The four graduates - Ethan Fischer, Chris Sarnecke, Brett Engelbrecht and Robert Metcalf - say they exited the two-year course feeling accomplished and whole.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:03 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
The biggest concern will be the conditions of the roads.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny and Paige Blanzy
Monday, council voted to rescind the ordinance.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 9:34 PM CST
|By 25 News Now and Sam Matheny
Heartland Community College is getting $210,000 for those who need a little extra help getting a start on their professional lives.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:55 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
The junior college will join nine other Illinois colleges that offer the certificate in the spring of 2024.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
The managers at Flanagan State Bank declined to comment.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:21 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
The owner claims he heard bricks falling a little after 9 p.m. and called 911.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 1:37 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny and Jason Howell
The owner urged people to "see something, say something."
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 3:27 PM CST
|By 25 News Now and Sam Matheny
25 News obtains video of speeding car being pursued by police before the fatal crash.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:54 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
Several sources told us this public health crisis is the deadliest overdose chain they have ever seen.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 4:10 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
On Thursday, the next veteran family learned more about their home-to-be.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:14 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny
Not only can the drones detect hot spots inside burning buildings, but they can also be used in search and recovery efforts in the water if there’s been a drowning.