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US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (870+ words) Prices for food eaten at home rose 2. 9% in April compared to the same month a year earlier, according to government figures released Tuesday. That was the highest year-over-year inflation rate for the category since August 2023. Prices at restaurants, fast-food chains…...
Early retirement requires planning but is achievable, expert says
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (215+ words) (Investigate TV) " For a lot of people early retirement is the dream and more people are finding ways to retire earlier than 65. Joel O'Leary, a personal finance expert for Motley Fool Money, said on a basic level it just means…...
More than half of Americans plan to cut subscriptions in 2026, survey finds
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (73+ words) WEEK | 25 News Now More than half of Americans plan to cut subscriptions in 2026, survey finds Illinois State University partners with South Korean university on AI education Peoria man charged, detained for assaulting 72-year-old mother Nearly 100 pounds of meth seized during…...
Ameren Illinois releases payment options to help struggling customers with bills
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (80+ words) WEEK | 25 News Now Ameren Illinois releases payment options to help struggling customers with bills Peoria's WIRL Radio signing off for good - clipped version State Farm shifting Bloomington workforce to Corporate South Pair of alleged thieves arrested after Peoria car chase…...
Report: U. S. economy loses 92, 000 jobs in February - WEEK
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U. S. labor market stumbled in February, with employers cutting jobs and the unemployment rate edging higher, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report shows the U. S. economy lost 92, 000 jobs last month, even though economists…...
Central Illinois homebuyers see possible savings as mortgage rates fall
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (182+ words) PEORIA (25 News Now) - Mortgage interest rates have dropped to around 6%, down from the 6. 5% to 7% range, a shift that could mean savings for buyers and current homeowners. Lenders like CEFCU said on Sunday at even a small drop in interest rates…...
Central Illinois homebuyers see possible savings as mortgage rates fall - WEEK
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (182+ words) PEORIA (25 News Now) - Mortgage interest rates have dropped to around 6%, down from the 6. 5% to 7% range, a shift that could mean savings for buyers and current homeowners. Lenders like CEFCU said on Sunday at even a small drop in interest rates…...
Pritzker signs order on energy affordability and nuclear site building
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (378+ words) (25 News Now) - Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order aimed at making energy more affordable and planning for future nuclear development across Illinois. The governor is focusing on consumer protection and economic competitiveness. Executive Order 2026-01 directs the Illinois Power…...
ISU economics professor: Inflation isn't going down any time soon
4+ mon, 16+ hour ago (432+ words) CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25 News Now) - The final inflation report of 2025 shows food and shelter coming in at considerable costs for Americans. An Illinois State University economics professor tells 25 News that inflation won't be decreasing any time soon. According to the Bureau…...
Pritzker signs bill aimed at reducing electric bills for Illinois residents
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (186+ words) JOLIET (25 News Now) - A new Illinois law that will lift the state's ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants has now taken effect. Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Act into law Thursday. It will…...