What is your favorite Central Illinois business? It's time to let us know! Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Viewers' Choice Awards. Don't delay, nominations close March 15th.https://www.25newsnow.com/page/viewers-choice/ 

Dow drops 1,000 points as oil prices climb more DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/mtksnr87

Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary, Trump announces replacement DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/2s4234fn

🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/05/gas-prices-highest-level-11-months/ 

Not guilty plea entered for Peoria man accused of giving infant brain damage DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/k2pey3ed 

Semi clips school bus south of Peoria’s Warehouse District, police say 🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/05/semi-clips-school-bus-south-peorias-warehouse-district-police-say/ 

Spain’s government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/39m6fvru

Iran launches new attacks, calls for ‘Trump’s blood’ while Israel strikes Iranian infrastructure DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/2ah4y6s3 

Texas judge declines to close Camp Mystic despite family’s request after last year’s floods 🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/05/texas-judge-declines-close-camp-mystic-despite-familys-request-after-last-years-floods/ 

Metamora secures funding for a new public safety building 🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/05/metamora-secures-funding-new-public-safety-building/ 

It's IHSA hoops time on MyTeam Channel 19. Make sure to cheer for our home team, the Dee-Mack Chiefs, as they make their run for their first state girls basketball championship. Watch today at 11:45AM on MyTeam Channel 19.

Bloomington mobile home residents sue landlord for rent increases, new fees 🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/05/bloomington-mobile-home-residents-sue-landlord-rent-increases-new-fees/ 

Couple welcomes quadruplets after mom spent nearly 70 days in the hospital DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/mwzds2ju

Catch the Braves and Redbirds back-to-back at ArchMadness this Friday. Bradley tips off at 6pm, followed by Illinois State at 8:30, on Peoria Bloomington's CW 25.3.

‘Makes it even more special’: Twin brothers welcome baby boys together on the same day DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/2s4xvcrh

Pritzker proposes plan to expand housing in Illinois DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/37rp275z

Lots of changes in the weather this time of year. Make sure you're up to date with what's on the horizon with the 25News First Alert Weather Team.

East Peoria car seat educator: Most seats are installed incorrectly DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/bdfpmhcc

Illinois bill could eliminate 2-year foreign language requirement for high schoolers DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/muhrjcnp

PCCEO CEO Denise Moore to step down in June DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/y59v2r5d

Bradley University adds 5 women’s club sports, backed by $1M gift DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/3bk2a6a2

Peoria’s only seasoning company expands to store shelves across Central Illinois DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/3xzkrafb

IHSA Girls Basketball tips off tomorrow on MyTeam Channel 19. It's over-the-air and free with an antenna! #MyTeam #FreeTV

United Airlines to permanently ban passengers who blast audio from devices without headphones DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/bdd9ar4f 

Lou Holtz, legendary college football coach, dies at 89 DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/bdevrh2r 

1,500 without power in Central Illinois due to ‘broken cross arm’ DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/2z5vfxa3

This week Sam heads to Pekin for breakfast for this week's You Gotta Eat. Watch this Thursday on 25News at 6 and 10pm.

How the Western Illinois University Leathernecks came to be and the ‘Rock’ behind the mascot DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/yc8d5eab

White House says Spain agrees to cooperate with US operations in Middle East DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/39m6fvru

It's IHSA Semi-Final action for the Dee-Mack girls this Thursday morning. You can watch this game and all the IHSA basketball games on MyTeam Channel 19 > https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/09/19/week-tv-announces-new-channel-more-options-sports-entertainment-local-news/ 

Andrew Gunn, producer of Disney films ‘Freaky Friday’ and ‘The Haunted Mansion,’ dies at 56 DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/4xve9swm

40 church members stranded in Jerusalem amid escalating war: ‘It’s just completely surreal’ DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/3u45tpe7

Illinois lawmakers consider tightening DUI levels to 0.05 BAC DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/mrmxcdxy

Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/4nhskb9w 

Naming competition kicks off at Miller Park Zoo for latest wallaroo DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/ye25m7hb

Peoria Heights mayor explains why village is banning kratom 🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/05/peoria-heights-mayor-explains-why-village-is-banning-kratom/ 

Peoria Housing Authority seeks to clarify recent leadership changes, financial mismanagement 🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/04/peoria-housing-authority-seeks-clarify-recent-leadership-changes-financial-mismanagement/ 

Judge jails man from China charged with traveling to meet minor for sex in Bloomington 🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/04/judge-jails-man-china-charged-with-traveling-meet-minor-sex-bloomington/ 

Local sports that doesn’t cost a thing. Jim shows us how to find all the local highlights on 25News Streaming. Search WEEK 25 News on your TV and install. #Free #Peoria

US-Israeli bombardment of Iran intensifies, as Tehran vows to destroy Mideast infrastructure 🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/04/israel-targets-irans-security-forces-leadership-iran-presses-attacks-across-region/ 

Central Illinois lawmakers weigh in on ‘Stop the Sexualization of Children Act’ 🔗 https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/04/central-illinois-lawmakers-weigh-stop-sexualization-children-act/ 

Canton firefighters put out heavy fire at abandoned west side home DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/04/canton-firefighters-extinguish-heavy-fire-abandoned-west-side-home/ 

Bloomington addresses water loss worries DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/04/bloomington-addresses-water-loss-worries/

4 US soldiers who died in Iran conflict were reservists working in logistics DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/03/04/4-us-soldiers-who-died-iran-conflict-were-reservists-who-worked-logistics/ 

Congratulations Washington Girls! Heading to IHSA State Basketball this Thursday. Don't miss the Semi-Final game this Friday morning at 11:45 on MyTeam Channel 19.

Congratulations Dee-Mack Girls! Heading to IHSA State Basketball this Thursday. Don't miss the Semi-Final game this Thursday morning at 11:45 on MyTeam Channel 19.

Americans urged to leave Middle East amid Iran conflict DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/5432fd24

Pritzker denies traveling on Epstein’s plane after Bill Clinton’s since-recanted testimony DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/bde4uu8w

Chick-fil-A makes changes to its fries again DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/pkyhu8zu 

Illinois State, Heartland create seamless pathways: From associate degrees to engineering, education careers DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/3mc8baff