Liz Lape

Peoria

Multimedia Journalist at WEEK-TV (Peoria, IL)

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Snow, McNeil ask Illinois Supreme Court to hear appeals of McLean County murder convictions

3 days ago | 25newsnow.com | Liz Lape

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Jamie Snow and Bart McNeil have asked the Illinois Supreme Court to hear appeals of their murder convictions following multiple failed appeals over the past years. The two men claim they were wrongfully convicted in unrelated McLean County murder cases from the 1990s and want new trials. The two men are represented by teams from the Exoneration Project, and McNeil is also represented by the Illinois Innocence Project.
Bloomington alternative school teaches students with hands-on experience in gardening program

3 days ago | 25newsnow.com | Liz Lape

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - An alternative school in Bloomington is teaching students about agriculture and responsibility by having them grow their own food. Regional Alternative School has held its gardening program at the West Bloomington Revitalization Project on Mulberry Street for the past three years. The program is funded by state grants, totaling around $6,000 over the past few years.
Central Illinois lawmakers expose divisions on spending, new taxes

4 days ago | 25newsnow.com | Liz Lape

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25News Now) - Republican lawmakers representing Central Illinois said they are frustrated by continued overspending, including healthcare for non-citizens, and lack of transparency in the process by which the Democratic-controlled General Assembly adopted a record-large $55 billion state budget. The fiscal 2026 spending plan sent to the governor is 3.9% higher than the previous year, and it was passed Saturday night just 10 minutes before the midnight deadline. State Rep.
First-ever NOW Chapter starts in Bloomington-Normal

1 week ago | 25newsnow.com | Liz Lape

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL (25News Now) - The nation’s largest feminist organization with more than 550 chapters nationwide has opened its first chapter in Bloomington-Normal. The National Organization for Women was founded in 1966 with chapters in all 50 states. It now has around 500,000 members. Chapter President and Founder Lindsey Delahunt said the group is dedicated to advocacy and connecting other community groups together to make positive change.
Illinois Made Program recognizes businesses in Washington and Hanna City

1 week ago | 25newsnow.com | Liz Lape

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25News Now) - The state has recognized two local businesses for providing the best authentic products and representing craftsmanship in IllinoisTres Rojas Winery in Washington and Sarah Beth’s Homemade Dips in Hanna City were recognized as two businesses out of 20 this year for the Illinois Made Program. Sarah Beth’s Homemade Dips became a business eight years ago, but owner Sarah Masters said it all started with her mother’s dill dip recipe two decades ago.
McLean County man sentenced to centuries in prison for sexually assaulting a child

1 week ago | 25newsnow.com | Howard Packowitz |Liz Lape

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - A man from Normal, convicted in February on multiple counts of sexually assaulting a child, has been sentenced to 315 years in prison. McLean County Judge Jason Chambers handed down the sentence Thursday against Brian D. Allen, 32, who used to live in Normal. After a bench trial, Chambers found Allen guilty on seven counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor who was younger than 13. The assaults happened in Bloomington between Dec.
U of I leaders continue to search for ways to support global learning at university

1 week ago | 25newsnow.com | Liz Lape

CHAMPAIGN (25News Now) - The U.S. State Department has ordered U.S. embassies to temporarily stop scheduling student visas. The State Department is also preparing for an expansion of social media screenings and vettings for student visa seekers, causing new appointments to stop. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign leaders said they are looking for ways to continue to support global learning.
93-year-old Hudson woman bakes pies, raises thousands for St. Jude

1 week ago | 25newsnow.com | Liz Lape

HUDSON (25News Now) - A 93-year-old great-great-grandmother from Hudson has raised thousands of dollars for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by baking pies. For this spring’s St. Jude Feed and Auction event in Hudson, Wilma Hoover baked and sold multiple pies, raising more than $6,000 for the charity in total. Hoover said she has been baking and auctioning off her pies for St. Jude for almost five years now, as well as offering a “pie of the month” subscription to the two highest bidders.
Bushwhacker owner to retire after 50 years, looking for someone to take over

1 week ago | 25newsnow.com | Liz Lape

PEORIA (25News Now) - After 50 years of service, the owner of long-time Peoria outdoors outfitter, Bushwhacker, is set to retire. Bushwhacker started in Champaign in 1974, where Rich Pestein became a partner, then sole owner, while studying at the University of Illinois. In 1976, he opened Peoria’s Bushwhacker store, where One World restaurant is now located. Ten years ago, the store settled into its current location in Junction City.
Protestors speak out for trans rights in Peoria Wednesday

1 week ago | 25newsnow.com | Liz Lape

PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria’s River City Rainbow Collective protested Wednesday afternoon outside the Peoria County Courthouse to voice concerns over transgender rights being taken away. Collective partners said they are protesting the Trump administration’s attack on trans rights, especially when it comes to the Reconciliation Bill. Protester and Collective Partner Zoey Carter said the bill eliminates trans rights and funding for essential programs that assist trans people.

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