PEORIA (25News Now) -For now, average temperatures will continue with highs in the mid to lower 80s. The average high for this time of year is 85 degrees and most of central Illinois will be near that ...

Heat index values of 100 by FridayHeat and humidity return just in time for the weekend Short-term, we’ll have seasonable highs in the mid 80s on Thursday but a chuck of hot and humid air comes our ...

(25News Now) - With just 16 days left until the 2025 football season kicks off across Central Illinois, today was the first day for teams to strap on the shoulder pads and turn the intensity levels up ...

DECATUR (25News Now) - The Illinois State Police have announced their latest tool in the fight against human trafficking. Illinois State Police will join forces with local police agencies like the ...

(25News Now) - After a thrilling run to the 7A State Quarterfinals last season and winning their 2nd straight Big 12 title, the Normal Community Ironmen have reloaded, and are ready to make another ...

(25News Now) - In year five under Head Coach Cody Myers, the Dee-Mack Chiefs hope that three returning starters on the offensive line and a host of talented skill players can put up big numbers on the ...

BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (WALA /Gray News) - A woman is accused of setting her ex-boyfriend’s car on fire for breaking up with her. A video allegedly shows Kimberly Valente-Aviles pulling into a parking ...

MCLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - The Unit 5 School District confirmed a man found dead after a bicycle crash in Hudson on Monday was an eighth grade teacher at Kingsley Junior High School in Normal.

District 87 now requires a clear bag for those going to sporting events at Bloomington Junior High school and Bloomington High School.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25News Now) - The Better Business Bureau has a warning for renters as college move-in begins: If your dream apartment seems too good to be true, it probably is. CEO of the Central ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A veteran stock-car driver at a North Carolina short track died over the weekend after suffering a medical emergency while competing in a race, officials said. Robbie Brewer ...

Around 20 school districts and regional offices of education in Central Illinois are getting “significant” new evidence-based funding.