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Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:44 PM CDT
|By Andrew Campbell and 25News Now
Illinois Democrats come to terms on what they say is a balanced budget.
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Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 8:57 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Police chief praised for helping his department cope with the death of Officer Daniel Graber.
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Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:49 AM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Negotiations between the President & top GOP leaders have progressed but have not yet produced a deal.
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Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Despite 4-3 vote, new mayor still intends to unify the city.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Senator Markey, Rep. Cori Bush call for expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court to 13 justices.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 9:47 PM CDT
|By Lizzie Seils
The annual Lincoln Day Dinner is one of the biggest fundraisers for Peoria and Tazewell County Republicans and typically draws important conservative figures from across the state.
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. 5, 2023 at 10:27 PM CDT
|By 25News Now
Sorensen meets with Mayors Mwilambwe and Koos
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 8:23 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
2 Rivian vehicles cost taxpayers about $149,000.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Lizzie Seils and Howard Packowitz
High Haven and Revolution Dispensaries win council approval.
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Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
The bill would also expand access to Pre-K and Head Start programs in addition to increasing worker wages.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 12:13 AM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Rep. Tipsword also proposes for all lawmakers a mandatory yearly ride along with police.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 11:06 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Central Illinois lawmaker wants to protect Pontiac Prison’s future by calling on the state to release a long-term plan for the prison.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By Lizzie Seils and Howard Packowitz
Council member says ShotSpotter is an "incredible tool."
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Council votes 7-2 for transfer center at site of aging Market Street Garage.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 9:19 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
City Council to vote Monday night whether to approve Market Street garage as bus transfer center site.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 11:48 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
City leaders explain why there's a delay what State Farm is doing to help with the project.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 11:08 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Legislation co-sponsored by State Sen. David Koehler would expand the airport’s taxing boundaries to include the entire county, not just Bloomington-Normal.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By 25News Now
So far, the commission has received over 630 mail-in ballots.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 1:56 AM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Two council members vote no on the budget
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 12:14 AM CDT
|By The Associated Press
Teachers' union-backed candidate defeats hopeful who had police union backing.
Voters approve Unit 5 tax referendum on second try, reject slate of anti-referendum board candidates
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 12:06 AM CDT
|By Lizzie Seils and Howard Packowitz
Roser, Pyle, Williams and Adams all win board seats.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Leading vote-getter among 10 candidates was Bernice Gordon-Young.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Lizzie Seils and Jason Howell
All three victors were endorsed by Mayor Chris Koos.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 9:54 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Mary Burress wants to unite the city and bring her executive experience to Pekin.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 2:50 PM CDT
|By Lizzie Seils, Jason Howell and Howard Packowitz
While everyone in Unit 5 will see all nine candidates on the ballot, only a certain number of candidates can be elected from a particular congressional township.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 11:08 AM CDT
|By Gray Media
It’s Consolidated Election night in Illinois and 25 News Now is covering dozens of races.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 12:22 AM CDT
|By The Associated Press and MICHAEL R. SISAK, ERIC TUCKER and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, prosecutors and defense lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting his bid to retake the White House next year.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:35 PM CDT
|By 25News Now
Instead, the Peoria County Election Commission says Lincoln K-8 will be the polling place, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:25 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz
Stan Nord accused of interfering with Unit 5 electioneering probe.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:37 PM CDT
|By Howard Packowitz and Jenise Rebholz
Strong economic growth seen to diminish need for vehicle use tax revenue
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:50 PM CDT
|By 25News Now and Howard Packowitz
Walgreens under fire for not selling abortion pills by mail in conservative-led states.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 9:52 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
The former speaker isn’t a defendant at the current trial.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:46 PM CST
|By Jon Schoenheider
Election day is less than a month away. To prepare for local races, East Peoria City Council candidates spoke to voters on what they stand for.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 9:46 PM CST
|By The Associated Press and Howard Packowitz
LaHood blasts the FBI for searching his name in messages from targeted foreigners overseas.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 9:19 PM CST
|By Howard Packowitz
Special use permit requested for Revolution dispensary on Northbrook Drive in Normal.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
|By Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 9:02 PM CST
|By The Associated Press
She is the first elected Chicago mayor to lose a reelection bid since 1983, when Jane Byrne, the city’s first female mayor, lost her Democratic primary.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 9:01 PM CST
|By Howard Packowitz
Arena has lost money since it opened in 2006
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:32 PM CST
|By Sam Matheny and Jason Howell
Early voting has begun for the consolidated elections on April 4.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 1:22 AM CST
|By Howard Packowitz
Rep. Tipsword said Pritzker's budget is "non-starter"
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 9:54 PM CST
|By Howard Packowitz
Lobbying contract to cost $270,000 over three years.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
|By Howard Packowitz
One of the choices worked for two GOP governors and President George W. Bush. The other is said to be an internationally renowned accelerator physicist.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 12:38 AM CST
|By Howard Packowitz
Council overwhelmingly rejected special use request for High Haven dispensary near College and Veterans Parkway.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 11:54 PM CST
|By Howard Packowitz
LaHood, Miller, Sorensen and Duckworth release statements after Biden's State of the Union address.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:48 PM CST
|By Howard Packowitz
Miller said she’s giving her guest ticket for the event to an Air Force Colonel who retired from the military because the administration’s COVID vaccine mandate.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 10:47 AM CST
|By 25News Now
Jason Bunting replaces Rep. Tom Bennett, who was recently appointed to the State Senate.