Illinois raises gas prices... again

Illinois (KHQA) — It just got more expensive to live in and drive through Illinois. "Effective July 1, 2025, the base state motor fuel tax rate will increase 1.3 cents per gallon. The base rate will be 48.3 cents per gallon, and the diesel rate, which …

Betting on DraftKings, FanDuel? Expect to see Illinois’ new 50-cent fee

Illinois is adding a 25-cent fee to all bets and 50-cent fee to high-volume sportsbooks such as DraftKings and FanDuel starting July 1. Illinoisans lost $1.12 billion in 2024, with $700 million of that on parlays. The new fees will add even more to that …

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi hopes to win the Jewish vote in Illinois Senate contest

As he competes for Illinois’ open Senate seat, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is hoping that the state’s sizable Jewish community, concentrated in the Chicago area, will help him chart a path to victory in the Democratic primary. Analysts see the Jewish …

25 Sports Monday- June 30, 2025- NCHS Ironmen grad earns Peoria Chiefs callup plus Central Illinois baseball stars shine ...

PEORIA (25News Now) -The Peoria Chiefs are set to add 2020 Normal Community Ironmen grad Collin Burns in time for this week’s series at home with the South Bend Cubs. Burns was a standout pitcher at Normal Community and drafted last year by the Cardinals. …

Central Illinois veterans eager to look for names of fallen friends during Honor Flight

PEORIA (25News Now) - Tuesday morning, 72 Central Illinois veterans will embark on a journey they’ll never forget as they share decades-old memories they never forgot. The veterans spent Monday evening getting to know each other and the plans for the 35th …

Illinois State Climatologist wonders how cuts to weather services could play into climate change.

Today, WNIJ Host Jason Cregier and Illinois State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford discuss what federal funding cuts to weather services could mean for dealing with climate change. Ford says it’s a question worth posing and adds “there’s been a lot of back and …

All-MVC catcher Lemm transferring from Southern Illinois to Alabama

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois and All-Missouri Valley second team catcher John Lemm is transferring to Alabama, he announced on social media platform X Monday afternoon. The Australian was second on the Salukis in home runs this season hitting 19. …

Illinois honors Morton man who was a champion for the sport of canoeing and the Mackinaw River

PEORIA (25News Now) - The State of Illinois has placed a bench at the Department of Natural Resources Canoe Landing overlooking the Mackinaw River to honor Ron Thompson. Thompson’s enthusiasm and efforts to promote canoeing and clean water earned him this …

9 ice cream parlors in northern Illinois to visit this summer

July is National Ice Cream Month, and there’s nothing that hits the spot like a creamy ice cream treat to help keep cool in the heat. But not just any ice cream. Forget mass-produced tubs – northern Illinois is home to a fantastic array of ice cream …

Illinois to roll out direct admissions program for most state universities