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Richwoods wins Pekin Title
Richwoods wins Pekin Title
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January 1, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Richwoods wins Pekin Title
As AI expands, Illinois looks to nuclear to keep up with energy demand
As AI expands, Illinois looks to nuclear to keep up with energy demand
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December 31, 2025 at 11:49 PM
As AI expands, Illinois looks to nuclear to keep up with energy demand
Peoria man to stay in jail after allegedly robbing teen at gunpoint
Peoria man to stay in jail after allegedly robbing teen at gunpoint
A Peoria man will stay in prison after he allegedly robbed a teenager at gunpoint in September, according to the Peoria County State’s Attorney.
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December 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Peoria man to stay in jail after allegedly robbing teen at gunpoint
Peoria man to stay in jail after allegedly robbing teen at gunpoint
Peoria man to stay in jail after allegedly robbing teen at gunpoint
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December 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Peoria man to stay in jail after allegedly robbing teen at gunpoint
PPS Superintendent finalists revealed before town halls next week
PPS Superintendent finalists revealed before town halls next week
The two finalists for the Peoria Public Schools superintendent job have connections to the school district.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
PPS Superintendent finalists revealed before town halls next week
McLean nonprofit hosting engraved paver fundraiser
McLean nonprofit hosting engraved paver fundraiser
Core of McLean is offering another round of custom engraved pavers to be placed by the historic water tower in McLean.
pantagraph.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
McLean nonprofit hosting engraved paver fundraiser
75 years ago: 16 inches of snow falls in December in the Twin Cities
75 years ago: 16 inches of snow falls in December in the Twin Cities
How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region. See today in history:
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December 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
75 years ago: 16 inches of snow falls in December in the Twin Cities
Peoria pastor steps down on accusations he sent sexually graphic material to minor
Peoria pastor steps down on accusations he sent sexually graphic material to minor
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December 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Peoria pastor steps down on accusations he sent sexually graphic material to minor
Special Weather Statement until TUE 10:30 PM CST
Special Weather Statement until TUE 10:30 PM CST
Wintry Mix Bringing Slick and Hazardous Conditions This Evening
pantagraph.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Special Weather Statement until TUE 10:30 PM CST
Bloomington Bison season resumes as ECHL, PHPA ratifies CBA
Bloomington Bison season resumes as ECHL, PHPA ratifies CBA
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December 31, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Bloomington Bison season resumes as ECHL, PHPA ratifies CBA
Peoria duo arrested on slew of weapons, drug charges after downtown car crash
Peoria duo arrested on slew of weapons, drug charges after downtown car crash
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December 31, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Peoria duo arrested on slew of weapons, drug charges after downtown car crash
Quiet winter weather carries us into the New Year
Quiet winter weather carries us into the New Year
Skies clear Thursday after light snow showers New Year's Eve, but colder air sticks around with highs in the upper 20s on New Year’s Day.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Quiet winter weather carries us into the New Year
Peoria pastor steps down as church leader on accusations he sent sexually graphic material to minor
Peoria pastor steps down as church leader on accusations he sent sexually graphic material to minor
A 48-year-old man, charged in Tazewell County Court with distributing harmful material to a minor, is no longer lead pastor at Peoria’s Riverside Community Church.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Peoria pastor steps down as church leader on accusations he sent sexually graphic material to minor
Flu season continues with aggressive variant K cases rising
Flu season continues with aggressive variant K cases rising
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December 31, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Flu season continues with aggressive variant K cases rising
Bloomington officers welcome firefighters to join in for Shop With a Hero
Bloomington officers welcome firefighters to join in for Shop With a Hero
Bloomington police hosted Shop With a Hero this year, joining forces with the Bloomington Fire Department to expand the gift shopping frenzy beyond the traditional Shop With a Cop.
pantagraph.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Bloomington officers welcome firefighters to join in for Shop With a Hero
David Hoffmann to become chair of Pantagraph owner after $35 million deal
David Hoffmann to become chair of Pantagraph owner after $35 million deal
The Florida-based billionaire and Missouri native buys a controlling stake in Lee Enterprises
pantagraph.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:34 AM
David Hoffmann to become chair of Pantagraph owner after $35 million deal
Chicago man, Bloomington woman released from McLean County, accused of meth possession
Chicago man, Bloomington woman released from McLean County, accused of meth possession
A Chicago man and a Bloomington woman accused of possessing methamphetamine have been released from McLean County custody.
pantagraph.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Chicago man, Bloomington woman released from McLean County, accused of meth possession
Peoria’s oldest home offers a window into the city’s early history
Peoria’s oldest home offers a window into the city’s early history
John C. Flanagan House, built in 1837, stands as a rare connection to the city's beginnings.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Peoria’s oldest home offers a window into the city’s early history
New Illinois law will make cocktails-to-go permanently legal
New Illinois law will make cocktails-to-go permanently legal
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December 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
New Illinois law will make cocktails-to-go permanently legal
2 people displaced after fire destroys Peoria County mobile home
2 people displaced after fire destroys Peoria County mobile home
First responders were called about 2 p.m. to the 6000 block of West Panatela Drive in the Deluxe Lake Estates Manufactured Home Community
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December 30, 2025 at 11:34 PM
2 people displaced after fire destroys Peoria County mobile home
Man from Normal accused of strangling relative's dog, jailed
Man from Normal accused of strangling relative's dog, jailed
A man from Normal accused of strangling a family member's dog and striking the dog's owner in a domestic dispute has been detained in McLean County's jail.
pantagraph.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Man from Normal accused of strangling relative's dog, jailed
Normal, ISU officers help 55 kids buy gifts during Shop With a Cop
Normal, ISU officers help 55 kids buy gifts during Shop With a Cop
In addition to the usual gifts and toys, Normal police leaders said this year, the department also provided winter apparel for children in need at no cost.
pantagraph.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Normal, ISU officers help 55 kids buy gifts during Shop With a Cop
Bloomington-Normal libraries present their lists of top checkouts for 2025
Bloomington-Normal libraries present their lists of top checkouts for 2025
See who knocked Mo Willems out of the top author spot for kids in Normal, how popular it’s been to revisit Suzanne Collins dystopian world of “The Hunger Games” and which audiobooks and albums are...
pantagraph.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Bloomington-Normal libraries present their lists of top checkouts for 2025
Town of Normal announces waste collection schedule for New Year's Day
Town of Normal announces waste collection schedule for New Year's Day
The Town of Normal will only collect household waste and recycling on Thursday, Jan. 1.
pantagraph.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Town of Normal announces waste collection schedule for New Year's Day
Bloomington-Normal's 50th annual MLK Jr. luncheon set, awards announced
Bloomington-Normal's 50th annual MLK Jr. luncheon set, awards announced
The Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., president and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus, will be the keynote speaker of the 50th annual luncheon honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
pantagraph.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Bloomington-Normal's 50th annual MLK Jr. luncheon set, awards announced