Boil order issued for City of Farmington DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/3k5e4ckc

Hanna City man accused of diverting $100K+ from Blo-No Jimmy John’s owner into own bank accounts DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/20/hanna-city-man-accused-diverting-100k-blo-no-jimmy-johns-owner-into-own-bank-accounts/ 

Peoria church organizes citywide prayer walk to address youth violence DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/4nwjzepk

Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District could expand to Hudson with new sewer pipeline DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/4r4bajse 

Peoria Heights mayor’s DUI arrest raises questions about ‘actual physical control’ of a vehicle DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/2unytawu

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump’s Cabinet after abuse of power allegations DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/mrcvcf26

Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/mrcvcf26

Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/ye299hb3

Principal crowned prom king for tackling gunman in high school’s lobby DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/2s36fnhf

Normal’s Lorenz closes book on failed 2025 mayoral race after elections’ board ruling DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/3z54nfhz

Louisiana father fatally shot 7 children, their cousin in mass shooting DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/mrx2ypjn

True crime documentary coming to Peoria DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/28ywn63k

Rest in Peace: 'Days of Our Lives' actor dies at 57 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/20/days-our-lives-melrose-place-actor-patrick-muldoon-dies-57-reports-say/

The Peoria Police Department will have a new top cop in May, the City announced Monday. 🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/20/leadership-shakeup-comes-peoria-police-department-city-announces-departure-chief-echevarria/  

Local drivers are seeing a drop in gas prices, with the average in Peoria dropping nearly five cents a gallon in the last week. ⛽ 🚗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/20/peoria-gas-prices-dip-below-420-relief-may-be-short-lived/ 

Thousands of motorcycles recalled for potential brake failure 🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/20/harley-davidson-issues-recall-several-motorcycles-potential-rear-brake-failure/ 

Sheriff: Armed suspect arrested after more than 12 hour standoff in Princeville 🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/20/sheriff-armed-suspect-arrested-after-daylong-standoff-princeville/ 

A California couple got quite the surprise after discovering a basket full of people in their backyard. 🎈 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/20/hot-air-balloon-full-people-makes-emergency-landing-couples-backyard/ 

Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/19/businesses-can-claim-refunds-trump-tariffs-ruled-unconstitutional-starting-monday/ 

Oil prices rise anew after a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz strands tankers DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/20/oil-prices-rise-anew-after-us-iran-standoff-strait-hormuz-strands-tankers/ 

Bradley University students raise funds for Peoria County Animal Protection Services DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/20/bradley-university-students-raise-funds-peoria-county-animal-protection-services/ 

Storm damage is ‘so significant,’ as Bloomington company aids recovery efforts DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/20/storm-damage-is-so-significant-bloomington-company-aids-recovery-efforts/ 

Sheriff: Armed suspect arrested after daylong standoff in Princeville DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/20/sheriff-armed-suspect-arrested-after-daylong-standoff-princeville/ 

8 children dead in mass shooting that began as domestic dispute, police say DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/19/8-children-dead-mass-shooting-that-began-domestic-dispute-police-say/ 

PLEASE SHARE: Missing ISU student last seen in Peoria DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/19/missing-isu-student-last-seen-peoria-say-police/ 

Confirmed EF1 tornadoes defy legend of ‘bubble’ protecting Bloomington-Normal DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/19/confirmed-ef1-tornadoes-defy-legend-bubble-protecting-bloomington-normal/ 

Man accused of stealing Bloomington ambulance had just been released from jail, court records say DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/19/man-accused-stealing-bloomington-ambulance-had-just-been-released-jail-court-records-say/ 

Firefighters suffer dog bites in South Peoria fire rescue DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/19/firefighters-suffer-dog-bites-while-fighting-south-peoria-fire/ 

Pope Leo XIV says it’s ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump, but will keep preaching peace DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/18/pope-leo-xiv-says-its-not-my-interest-all-debate-trump-will-keep-preaching-peace/ 

Defense attorney expects Peoria Heights mayor to be cleared of DUI charge DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/18/defense-attorney-expects-peoria-heights-mayor-be-cleared-dui-charge/ 

Emergency declared after widespread storm damage in McLean County DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/18/emergency-declared-after-widespread-storm-damage-mclean-county/ 

It's the second weekend of the St. Jude Dream Home Tour. It's FREE! Let us what you think of the house. Learn more at stjudedreamhome.org

Illinois’ ban on card swipe fees faces new push back amid concerns about its July 1 rollout DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/18/illinois-ban-card-swipe-fees-faces-new-push-back-amid-concerns-about-its-july-1-rollout/ 

Democrats pick candidate to challenge longtime McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/18/democrats-pick-candidate-challenge-longtime-mclean-county-clerk-kathy-michael/ 

Severe storms bring damaging winds, tornadoes, hail to Central Illinois DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/18/severe-storms-bring-strong-winds-tornadoes-central-illinois/ 

Likely tornado wallops small northwestern Illinois village, ripping down power lines, roofs DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/18/likely-tornado-wallops-small-village-illinois-ripping-down-power-lines-roofs/ 

McLean, Tazewell hardest hit with power outages as severe storms sweep through Illinois DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/18/mclean-tazewell-hardest-hit-with-power-outages-severe-storms-sweep-through-illinois/ 

It's the second weekend of the St. Jude Dream Home Tour. Did we mention it's FREE! Let us what you think of the house. Learn more at stjudedreamhome.org

IDOT closes down EB I-74 over Spoon River for emergency repairs DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/18/idot-closes-down-eb-i-74-over-spoon-river-emergency-repairs/ 

Dunlap Community Unit District 323 broke ground on the site of the future home of Wilder Waite Grade School. READ MORE: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/18/dunlap-breaks-ground-new-grade-school/ 

The all-volunteer organization behind Spook Hollow said a 5% amusement tax could change how much it can afford to give back. READ MORE: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/18/nonprofit-behind-spook-hollow-fears-amusement-tax-will-cut-into-community-donations/ 

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/5henx64b

Suspected tornado hits Lena in northwest Illinois, severe damage reported DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/18/suspected-tornado-hits-lena-severe-damage-reported/ 

‘Hunger Games’ actor arrested, accused of shooting at vehicle from e-bike DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/nc463mst

Livingston County man arrested for alleged sex crimes against minor DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/44yms9ep

Mayor tries to dispel rumors of imminent data center plans in Bloomington DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/17/mayor-tries-dispel-rumors-imminent-data-center-plans-bloomington/ 

Coroner identifies man killed in West Marquette Street shooting DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/2s33hjet 

When warnings are issued, count on the 25News First Alert Weather Team to go live with severe weather coverage—staying with you until all local warnings expire.

10 worst states to call home in 2026, according to Stacker DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/3kc8e6tb

All-Star outfielder and World Series champion Garret Anderson dies at 53 DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/yjnkzawb