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Former basketball coach released with conditions after second round of alleged sexual conduct

DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/02/13/former-basketball-coach-released-with-conditions-after-second-round-alleged-sexual-conduct/ 
February 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Cardinals fans, it's almost time to play ball. You can watch spring training and regular season games on WEEK and MyTeam.



Schedule here: https://www.25newsnow.com/page/week-bringing-st-louis-cardinals-games-to-central-illinois-free-over-the-air/ 
February 13, 2026 at 8:41 PM
1 man taken to hospital after gunfire erupts in Peoria

DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/02/13/1-man-taken-hospital-after-gunfire-erupts-peoria/ 
February 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend

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February 13, 2026 at 7:53 PM
After 88 years, Gallup will stop measuring presidential approval ratings

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February 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates could reemerge this session

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February 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Marimar Martinez, Chicago woman shot and briefly charged by Border Patrol, moves to sue

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February 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
POWER Act: Lawmakers seek to regulate new data centers’ power, water usage

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February 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The owner of Spudtacular said the best way to describe his food is “different.”

DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/02/13/you-gotta-eat-spudtacular/ 
February 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
McLean County YWCA ends candle company, expands workforce development program

DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/02/13/mclean-county-ywca-ends-candle-company-expands-workforce-development-program/ 
February 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
"DO NOT DRIVE"

Transportation officials warn owners of certain Stellantis, Mitsubishi vehicles to not drive them over still unrepaired airbags.

DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/02/13/chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram-vehicles-recalled-with-do-not-drive-alert/ 
February 13, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Tech and Engineering Normal Community High School teacher among winners of Teacher of the Year

DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/02/13/tech-engineering-normal-community-high-school-teacher-among-winners-teacher-year/ 
February 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
A crash slowed morning rush hour traffic heading into Peoria Friday.

DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/02/13/traffic-backed-up-westbound-lanes-murray-baker-bridge/ 
February 13, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Car driver cited after crash with semi causes injuries on interstate in Peoria County

DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/02/13/car-driver-cited-after-crash-with-semi-causes-injuries-interstate-peoria-county/ 
February 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
McLean County YWCA ends candle company, expands workforce development program

DETAILS: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/02/13/mclean-county-ywca-ends-candle-company-expands-workforce-development-program/ 
February 13, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Allison Salinas says she was not evaluated for psychiatric illness before pleading guilty to asking her ex-boyfriend to kill her husband.

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Pekin who asked ex-boyfriend to kill husband appealing sentence
A Pekin woman charged with soliciting the murder of her husband last year wants the judge’s decision thrown out, claiming she did not receive a proper psychiatric evaluation before her guilty plea.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:28 AM
The City of Bloomington is asking residents to keep conserving water and hope for rain as lake water deficit grows.

READ MORE: https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/02/13/bloomingtons-residents-asked-extend-water-conservation-efforts/ 
Bloomington’s residents asked to extend water conservation efforts
Bloomington’s City Manager Jeff Jurgens said 2025 was the driest year in Bloomington since around the late 1890s.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:04 AM
The owner of Spudtacular said the best way to describe his food is “different,” in this week's You Gotta Eat!

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February 13, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Tech and Engineering Normal Community High School teacher among winners of Teacher of the Year

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February 13, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Tazewell County launches fraud prevention system for notaries, property

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February 13, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Tazewell County launches fraud prevention system for notaries, property

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February 13, 2026 at 1:13 AM
St. Jude partners add touch of hope to Peoria Dream Home

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February 13, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Illinois launches public/private fund for reproductive health to mixed reactions from lawmakers

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February 12, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Bloomington Police search for burglary suspect

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February 12, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Search continues in 4-year-old Bloomington homicide case

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February 12, 2026 at 10:16 PM