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MORTON, Ill. (25 News) - Floodwaters have largely receded along Polk Street in Morton following a flash flood Wednesday night, but residents are still dealing with the aftermath of a surge that developed in less than 30 minutes, according to 25 News. The waterway involved is Bull Run Creek, a regulatory floodway design...

By Liz Lape PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - A man accused of fleeing the scene of a fatal two-car crash in July pleaded not guilty in Peoria County Court on Thursday morning. Shamarr Greenlee, 36, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death. On July 23, Peoria Police said they pulled over a car driven by ...

PEORIA, Ill. - The Center for Prevention of Abuse is running its 38th annual Duck Race this weekend. The Center's CEO Carol Merna says they started with 35,000 ducks, but there are still some available. "The community always comes around and rallies, and we're thankful for that. But, we've got until Saturday at 1:...

EAST PEORIA, Ill. - A local police K9 is getting new life-saving protection thanks to a charitable donation from a national nonprofit. K9 Luna of the East Peoria Police Department will receive a bullet and stab protective vest donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest will be embroidered with the tribute "I...

By Angeles Ponpa TAZEWELL & WOODFORD COUNTIES (25 News) - Data centers were part of the conversation in two Central Illinois counties this week, as officials in Tazewell and Woodford counties considered how to regulate the developments. In Tazewell County, a second round of discussions on a data center ordinance t...

Article Summary President Donald Trump has been the dominant political force within the Republican Party for more than a decade, but he was barely mentioned by party leaders at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair on Thursday. Instead, the GOP candidates were laser focused on Gov. JB Pritzker and Democrats who hol...

By Stace Keane SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Job numbers are at historic levels in Illinois. The state's Department of Employment Security says non-farm payroll jobs jumped nearly by 12-thousand last month to a record-high six-point-one-eight-million. Unemployment dropped to four-point-nine-percent in July, down point-two pe...

By Gianna Njau PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Summer heat can mean higher electric bills for customers as energy use typically increases during the spring and summer months. Ameren Energy Assistance Manager Kim Bond said customers can take steps to manage their energy use, while assistance programs are available for those wh...

By Stace Keane SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Taxpayers in areas covered by Governor J.B. Pritzker's disaster proclamation for summer 2026 storms can seek a waiver of penalties and interest for taxes. Currently, this includes the following counties and dates of severe weather: Alexander (July 9-11), Champaign (Aug. 9-11, Aug. 13...

PEORIA IL- Arson is being blamed for a vehicle fire Thursday night in Peoria that spread to several other vehicles before crews put out the flames. Peoria fire officials say damage is estimated at $25,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Peoria Fire Department at 309-494-8700.

By Sam Matheny EUREKA (25 News) - UPDATE: 45-year-old Jason Rockhold made an appearance in court for a motions hearing. In the hearing, Rockhold's attorney argued for him to be released from custody prior to the trial. That request was denied, he is expected to stay in custody, depending on medical needs. His trial is ...

PEORIA, Ill. - A youth sports coach has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a child he coached, according to the Peoria County State's Attorney's office. Aydan Trueblood, 23, entered a guilty plea Wednesday to Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault. Under the plea agreement, he faces a maximum prison sentence of 30 years....

By Taylor Fleming and Mimi Herrick PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - Pekin residents said no to an increase in taxes after the park district put out a survey. Now the question is "Where will the money come from?" The Pekin Park District will not pursue a referendum after a resounding no in survey responses, they say th...

By Kayla Johnson and Taylor Fleming MORTON, Ill. (25 News) - Rushing floodwaters turned a quiet residential creek into a raging river on Polk Street Wednesday, trapping vehicles and forcing anxious residents to watch the rising waters in fear. The storm prompted a ton of emails to the 25 News from concerned viewers acr...

Article Summary Democrats slammed President Donald Trump as their common enemy during State Fair festivities in Springfield on Wednesday. The state's top leaders lined up to highlight ways they've fought Trump's agenda, arguing voters should give them another term to continue executing their anti-Trump platform. Party ...

By Stace Keane PEORIA, Ill. - OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Bronze quality achievement award for its ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for people with heart failure, including shortening hospital stays and incr...

By Kayla Johnson and Mimi Herrick PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - Chillicothe residents questioned their leaders at a Public Works meeting following the notification that the city's water had not met the Illinois Class 1 Groundwater Quality Standards. Shawn Sutherland, the Public Works Superintendent, explained that one well...

PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - A truly all-day event is being held in Peoria Heights this weekend. Village Board of Trustees Member Theresa Symonds says there'll be continuous entertainment during the Great Heights Jamboree from Noon-11 p.m. "We're going to have food vendors, we're going to have music all day with the C...

PEORIA, Ill. - Bradley University has just been named one of the best colleges in the country by The Princeton Review. This isn't just some generic shout-out. The Princeton Review looked at nearly 2,800 four-year colleges across the nation, and Bradley landed a spot in their top-tier list for 2027. They didn't just loo...

By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker signed a proclamation Tuesday designed to bring relief to communities affected by storm damage in recent months. Fifteen counties are eligible for relief, which could include funding reimbursements up to $250...