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Illinois ballot could include election security, property tax and IVF questions
(The Center Square) – Illinois voters could see three non-binding referendums on the November ballot once it’s certified next month. The Illinois State Board of Elections said the ballot is set to be certified Aug. 28. Alongside candidates for president, Congress, Statehouse seats and other elected offices, the Illinois General Assembly approved three non binding referendums to ask voters. State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, explained. “First would be an Election...
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
Unsettled pattern with on and off rain chances ahead
It was a bit of a cooler day across the Stateline today with a few spotty showers amid mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures only reached the upper 70s for most, compared to the low 80s like yesterday. This was a perfect example of scattered showers throughout the afternoon and evening. While...
Beyond the Stage interview: Adapting Jane Austen’s voice
Festival dramaturg Kee-Yoon Nahm spoke with director and adapter Quetta Carpenter about the upcoming production of Sense and Sensibility at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF). This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Kee-Yoon Nahm (KN): Before we talk about Sense and Sensibility, would you walk me through your...
TV Cameras Caught Poor Kid Getting Smacked In The Junk By His Sister During “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” At Cubs-Phillies Game
One young Chicago Cubs fan felt the pain during this historic day. On the Fourth of July, many Major League Baseball teams were in action, trying to deliver a win to their home fans before they set out to barbeque. The Chicago Cubs were one of them who welcomed the...
New, challenging disc golf course opens in Galesburg
Galesburg has a new disc golf course at Lake Storey. The new course, which opened in June, is the second one in the city. The other is at Kiwanis Park. Josh Fleming, who designed the Lake Storey course, thinks it will attract visitors to Galesburg. “We want to bring tournaments...
Inside the process: Dunlap football star is one of the nation's top recruits
Mack Sutter will play big-time college football. However, it remains a mystery where the 6-foot-6, 225-pound athlete from Dunlap will end up. Yet the four-star prospect from the Class of 2026 has plenty of options, with a staggering 31 scholarship offers from Power 5 conferences since Jan. 25. The top-100 national recruit been...
Wake Up Tri-Counties Henry and Stark County Health Departments Talk HIV Testing
June 27th is National HIV Testing Day, and the Henry and Stark County Health Departments are offering free HIV rapid tests today for National HIV Testing Day. RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments joined Sean in the studio to talk about HIV testing on Wake Up Tri-Counties.
East Peoria police arrest man in relation to opening mailboxes
EAST PEORIA, Ill. – A 34-year-old man was given a notice to appear on charges relating to going through mailboxes in East Peoria. East Peoria Police say officers on June 26th noticed an “overwhelming majority” of mailboxes were open in the area of Arnold Road after receiving complaints.
Rain returns to our forecast early next week
PEORIA (25News Now) - Our weather should be mostly quiet this weekend. We’ll see mainly clear skies tonight with lows in the low 60s followed by mostly sunny skies in the afternoon with highs in the low 80s. Sunday will be a little warmer and muggier with highs in the upper 80s.
Gun found in vehicle in downtown Peoria leads to arrests early Friday morning
PEORIA, Ill. – Two men were arrested after a firearm was found early Friday in an unoccupied vehicle in downtown Peoria. Police say a Glock handgun was reportedly seen by officers in the vehicle during a patrol in the area of Jefferson and Harrison just before 3:15 A.M. Officers...
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