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Peoria and Tazewell businesses victimized as part of statewide burglary ring
Businesses in Peoria and Tazewell counties were impacted by a burglary ring that led to the arrests of five people by the Illinois Attorney General's office earlier this month. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said that John Friedrich, 35, of Streator; Joseph Montoro, 39, of Berwyn; Sebastian Perez, 41, of Chicago; Jacob Sickel, 20, of Brookfield and Don Wiley, 53, of University Park were charged with multiple felonies for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from video gaming machines across...
15-year-old charged with attempted murder for Tuesday night shooting in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm for shooting another teenager on Tuesday. According to the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office, the charges were filed in the juvenile division of Peoria County Circuit Court. The office will ask a judge to transfer the case to adult court at a later hearing.
You Gotta Eat: Brienzo's Wood Fired Pizza
PEORIA (25News Now) - If you’re looking for a fresh, wood fired pizza cooked at 700 degrees and a hard to find Italian dessert in Central Illinois, You Gotta Eat at Brienzo’s Wood Fired Pizza!. Brienzo’s is located at 4450 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights. They are...
An accident sidelines Larry Flannery from Hog Days Festival
A familiar face will be missing from the crowd this Hog Days. The Hog Days committee co-chair and longtime committee member, Larry Flannery, won’t be attending the festival this year. Instead, Flannery will be home recuperating after a Monday night fall from a rickety ladder landed him in the hospital.
“Unknown” Civil Rights activist to get spotlight at Peoria Riverfront Museum
PEORIA, Ill. – A highly influential, but mostly unknown, player in the Civil Rights movement is getting a spotlight shined on him in Peoria. The Dirksen Congressional Center will be hosting a celebration for Bayard Rustin Friday night. The event at the Peoria Riverfront Museum will include a screening of the documentary “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin.” There will also be a panel discussion featuring producers of the documentary, and Rustin’s life partner Walter Naegle.
Peoria Proud seeking two new board members
PEORIA – Peoria Proud is seeking applications for two positions on their board of directors. The organization organizes the annual River City Pride Fest and is active throughout the year and the larger Peoria aera. Its goal is to unify the community as a whole through advocacy, education and social outreach.
Former WTVP head Chet Tomczyk could be named Peoria’s treasurer by council
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The retired head of WTVP-TV will possibly the city of Peoria’s next treasurer, according the council agenda that was posted Thursday. According to the agenda for next Tuesday’s meeting, Chester “Chet” Tomczyk is being considered to fulfill the unexpired term of Stephen Morris, , a former Peoria County Board member, and a local attorney, who resigned from the position earlier this year.
Peoria Residents Invited to Weigh In on City Hall's New Plaza Design Plans
Peoria's City Hall is slated for an aesthetic shake-up, and civic officials are keen on getting locals through the decision-making gates. It's out with the old and in with the new as the site that once loved a fountain now stands ready for a new chapter. The City has unwrapped plans for a revamped entry plaza and is banking on public opinion to steer the design.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
As Fall Arrives Look For These Birds Migrating Through Illinois
We are getting into migration season in the mid-west. If you enjoy birding or just want to be aware, there’s a chance you could spy any of these fowl passing through the area. Ruby Throated Hummingbird Make sure your hummingbird feeders are full and have Coneflowers, Honeysuckle, Columbine, Iris and Aster for a welcoming buffet of nectar. Ten...
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
Deadline for Summer EBT fast approaching
The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child. Benefits are benefits distributed on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. “This benefit is...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Daylight saving time and more: What to expect with start of fall less than 1 month away
The start of fall is just under one month away, and with pumpkin spice already hitting stores, many are already looking ahead to the autumn season and what comes with it, including the end of daylight saving time. The annual "fall back" will once again return in Illinois, but not...
2024 election: What to know about voter registration, early voting
The general election season is fully underway with the conclusion of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with voters now looking ahead to the November general election. With the Nov. 5 election just over two months away, the Illinois State Board of Electors has provided voters with a "voting...
Washington approves bid for evidence building
WASHINGTON, Ill. – A new evidence building for the Washington Police Department took another step forward this week. The city council this week awarded a bid to P.J. Hoerr for around $2.3 million, after voting against an amendment in June to cover cost increases. The location would be next to the fire station near Five Points.
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