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Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
Pritzker signs bill aimed at preventing Black mothers from pregnancy-related deaths
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Since statistics show Black women are three times as likely to suffer from pregnancy-related medical conditions than White women, Illinois Gov. Pritzker signed a bill package Monday aimed at improving mortality rates. Relying upon data from the Illinois Department of Public Health that showed mortality rates are higher for Black women […]
Awaiting surge, Pritzker says border crossings down past several months
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker still won’t say if he’s being vetted to be the Democrat’s next vice presidential candidate, but he did comment on the potential for a new wave of migrants coming the state. An Illinois Republican says U.S. taxpayers can’t afford Pritzker's policies on the national ticket. Asked Monday if he’s being vetted for second in command of the country now that Joe Biden has...
UPDATE: Teen to be tried as adult for shooting in Normal that critically wounded a man
NORMAL (25News Now) - A 17-year-old boy will be tried as an adult for a shooting earlier this month that critically wounded a man at an apartment complex in north Normal. The man remains in critical condition after Normal Police found him on Traders Circle just after midnight on Saturday, July 20.
From First Friday to fairy gardens: Here are 5 things to do around Galesburg this week
Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau. Thursday: TBT – Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) Join us for another Throwback Thursdays movie! Watch as an unbreakable stallion fights for his freedom, and his friends. Throwback Thursdays movies are completely FREE thanks to our sponsor F&M Bank.
‘I’m heartbroken.’ Former owner stunned at sudden closure of Galesburg Mexican restaurant
A downtown Galesburg Mexican restaurant and tequila bar has suddenly closed after just more than a year under new ownership. Workers and management were busy Monday clearing out La Cantinita Cafe & Tequila Bar, 240 E. Simmons St. By 4 p.m., bar shelves were empty and much of the furniture and other fixtures had been loaded into a U-Haul truck parked in front of the business.
Bear Spotted Galloping Thru Carbondale, Illinois Farm Field
Do you doubt that there are more bears in Missouri and Illinois than ever before? Here's more video proof as a black bear was spotted galloping through a field near Carbondale, Illinois recently. I just came across this YouTube short shared by Scott McCree just a few days ago. Since...
Distillery Labs Innovation Hub opens in downtown Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – Distillery Labs new innovation hub was unveiled in downtown Peoria on Tuesday. The facility’s Executive Director Doug Cruitt says it will serve as a launch pad for the next generation of innovators. “I think we have such a great opportunity to choose a new identity,...
Police identify suspect in Peoria’s 8th homicide of 2024
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria police say they are still looking for a man they have identified as a suspect into a fatal shooting, the city’s 8th homicide of the year. The suspect is Bryan Vann, 35, and police are requesting the public’s help to locate him. Officers...
PRETTY WOMAN And More On Sale Next Week From Broadway In Peoria
The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets to CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE, ANNIE and PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will go on sale to the public on Monday, Aug. 5 at 10:00 a.m. These engagements are part of the 24–25 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA Series and will be held at the Peoria Civic Center.
$1 million new park ‘inclusive for all,’ replaces splintering Glen Oak playground
PEORIA (25News Now) - After decades of the iconic tricentennial playground at Glen Oak Park, a new one will take its place. Glen Oak Park, located at 2218 N Prospect Rd. in Peoria, has been serving people in the community for decades. It is known for its iconic wooden tricentennial playground.
New book out soon for Peoria queer author
PEORIA- Local queer author Joe Chianakas is anticipating the release of his newest novel, “Pride and Persistence”. “Pride and Persistence” is a sequel to his 2023 book “Singlets and Secrets”, which was his first published with Mad Cat. It is a continuation of Aiden Rothe’s story from the first book, where he, as Chianakas said, has “accepted himself to a certain degree” after he and the other students “went through hell last year.”
Peoria City has been chosen to host the USL League Two National Championship
(25News Now) - The Carp are staying home. After a dominating 5-1 win over FC Tucson in the USL L2 National Semifinals, Peoria City booked their ticket to the National Championship. They won’t have to go anywhere, as they were chosen by USL HQ this morning to host this year’s...
Daily severe storm risk through Friday | Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog
INDIANAPOLIS — A complex of strong storms in central Illinois has prompted a Severe Thunderstorm Watch across the border in Illinois until 1 p.m. This storm system is tracking southeast toward Indiana. Here's what to know. Severe risk across Indiana again Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center has once again...
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