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After executing search warrant, police arrest Peoria man in connection with 2023 homicide
Police have arrested a 24-year-old Peoria man as a suspect in a 2023 homicide. Police responded to a call of shots fired at a residence in the 800 block of South Helen Street in Peoria last August. On arrival, they found an adult male inside the residence with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Here's the buzz about books at the Peoria Public Library this July
The Peoria Public Library has a new collection development librarian specialist, but she's a familiar face to patrons of the McClure branch. In her new role, Sarah Couri decides which books the library stocks. "I really just try and look for things that sound exciting or interesting or intriguing. I...
City of Peoria receives $50,000 grant to plant more trees
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria is about to become a little bit greener after the city was awarded a grant to plant more trees. The $50,000 grant was given to City Hall by the Morton Arboretum‘s Chicago Region Trees Initiative. Trees will be planted in areas that don’t have many trees currently.
Express bus service to be explored between Peoria and Bloomington-Normal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (25News Now) - A $1.2 million feasibility study will study the potential of express bus service between Peoria and Bloomington-Normal even though private bus companies offer the service. The federal government is awarding money to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to conduct the study that’s expected to...
Area veterans now have opportunity for ‘flightless’ Honor Flight
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Greater Peoria Honor Flight is giving veterans an opportunity to visit memorials - all without leaving Central Illinois. Dubbed “Operation Penguin,” the Greater Peoria Honor Flight recognizes that there are veterans who may not be able to do the traditional Honor Flight flying to and from Washington D.C.
Coming soon to Northwoods Mall in Peoria: 55,000 square feet of family entertainment
PEORIA – A new anchor store is planning to open at Northwoods Mall in the form of a family entertainment center. The Tilted 10 amusement complex is expected to feature bowling lanes, two miniature golf courses, and more than 100 video and virtual reality games, according to Julie Revallo, the Northwoods Mall general manager. The 55,000-square-foot center will also offer food, as well as party rooms for special gatherings.
Meet the Peoria High School counselor named Illinois high school counselor of the year
A Peoria High School counselor was recently named the Illinois High School Counselor of the year. Myskeshia Mitchell started her 20-year career in education as a kindergarten teacher. It was her time as a teacher that inspired her to pursue counseling. “I taught kindergarten at the time, and the students...
Peoria Park District’s new July 3rd event focuses on family fun
PEORIA, Ill. – A newly reimagined event is happening at Peoria’s Glen Oak Park on Wednesday, July 3rd, called ”The Streets Belong To Me: Glen Oak Park”. Peoria Park District’s Emily Cahill says there will be a lot of fun for all ages. “We’ll have...
The MBIP Dog Days Of Summer…2024 - Week Number Two @: Jack’s On Adams
Jack’s On Adams has a wonderful menu that includes their own Peoria Style Tavern Pizza, a Lou Burger, a Tampa Bay Cuban Sandwich, Bluesy Beef and a Jumbo Dog, which I think is quite possibly the biggest hot dog in Peoria!. You don’t believe me? Well, let’s just go...
Curley 'Boo' Johnson featured in LeBron James-produced TV series on Globetrotter history
Curley "Boo" Johnson is coming to TV. The former Harlem Globetrotter and Peoria High grad will be featured in “Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball”, airing Tuesday, July 2 at 8 p.m. on VICE TV. The LeBron James-produced episode interviews former Globetrotters for a "deep dive into their legacy and roots." Johnson is promptly...
Rossi pleads not guilty latest federal charges
PEORIA, Ill. – Former Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he made himself richer at the expense of state taxpayers and health insurance companies. According to 25 News, Rossi appeared in a Peoria federal courtroom to answer to a half-dozen counts of...
Peoria's connection to a legendary comedy duo and this cult-favorite television show
Ask Dean is a Journal Star column focusing on all things Peoria: its history, mysteries, quirks and culture. Question: I was recently rewatching "The X-Files" and saw this interesting tidbit in the background of the episode where an old-time movie was playing and the characters mentioned they needed to get back to Peoria. I did some...
Peoria’s District 150 swears in new board member, elects new president, VP
PEORIA (25News Now) - A new board member joined the Peoria Public School Board Monday. Christina Rose was sworn on Monday afternoon. She replaces Chase Klaus as his five-year term ended in 2024. Rose will take over as the representative of District 3. “I am very grateful for the opportunity...
Deal reached between Illinois American Water and striking employees
PEORIA, Ill. – Fourteen employees of Illinois American Water’s Peoria District are back to work after going on strike last month. The utility says it and the International Union of Operating Engineers #399 ratified a new collective bargaining agreement on Saturday. Illinois American Water says the new deal...
Peoria restaurant pauses operations for its yearly summer vacation
On June 25, The Chef and The Baker announced that their "annual 'get outta town' trip" would soon begin. The Peoria restaurant will be closed from July 1 through July 16, according to the business's Facebook post. "We will reopen on July 17th on our normal business hours," the business...
Peoria’s Cullinan Properties names VP, director of marketing
Kristy Johns has joined Peoria, Illinois-based Cullinan Properties as vice president, director of marketing. She will work from the East Peoria office. Johns has more than 15 years of marketing and leadership experience. Before joining Cullinan Properties, she served as vice president of marketing for Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center.
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