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CI Hero: Peoria man honored for advocating, honoring Pride
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — A Peoria-based social social service agency, Central Illinois Friends, works to help those living with HIV along with vulnerable community members to have access to support services and care under the direction of Executive Director Deric Kimler. “We’re providing completely free healthcare and getting access...
JOLT’s new drug-checking machine can catch laced drugs before an overdose
PEORIA (25News Now) - Ten years ago, if someone wanted to buy heroin or methamphetamine, they could buy their desired drug without concern over what it’s mixed with. Now it’s a guessing game, according to JOLT Harm Reduction Executive Director Chris Schaffner. To reduce the threat of a...
Leaks and undated food: The best and worst Peoria food inspections for May
Note: Risk factor inspections are included. The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts these inspections every five years. According to comments on risk factor inspections, "For those food establishments selected, the risk factor inspection will take the place of one of the normal routine inspections." The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts...
'I'm shocked': This Peoria restaurant won our competition for best French fries in town
Final results for Peoria's French fry face-off are in. As the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris near, we wondered: Which golden-brown French fry in Peoria has what it takes to go for the gold?. The Journal Star asked the community to share the restaurants with their favorite fries, and more...
Why we are bringing you 25News at 9 p.m.
PEORIA (25News Now) - Starting Monday, July 8, join Evening Anchor Lizzie Seils and Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins as they bring you a new, 9 p.m. newscast, but with a modern twist. The newscast is only available only on digital platforms, making it easier than ever to stay connected with...
What’s legal, what’s not when it comes to fireworks within the city of Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — With the Fourth of the July around the corner, many people are getting ready to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Fireworks are an integral part of that celebration, either through people setting up small displays of their own or going to a large event by Choose Greater Peoria Red, White & BOOM!, which is held on Peoria’s Riverfront.
Lutheran Hillside Village seniors make new friends playing chair volleyball
PEORIA (25News Now) - As Team USA prepares for the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, seniors living at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria are playing chair volleyball to keep busy. Chair volleyball is an adapted version of volleyball. Instead of playing on the court or sand, players sit in chairs...
Morton graduate Gus Rugaard achieving dream to be D1 player as Bradley walk-on
PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Growing up as a kid, Gus Rugaard spent years cheering on the Bradley Braves from the stands. Now he’s just months away from having a front-row seat. Rugaard may have the simplest move to college for an incoming freshman. Just a 10-mile drive from...
OSF HealthCare adds endoscopic spine surgery
Two OSF HealthCare hospitals added endoscopic spine surgery, according to a July 1 email shared with Becker's. Peoria, Ill.-based OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Bloomington, Ill.-based OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center are now offering endoscopic spine surgery. Max Kahn, MD, and Sohail Syed, MD, are trained to perform endoscopic...
This elite Peoria Notre Dame basketball recruit is evolving into so much more this summer
PEORIA — Summer has provided Lexi Baer with a tremendous amount of growth. The Peoria Notre Dame junior-to-be is not only developing her own game but is helping to continue build team chemistry established during the Irish’s run to the Class 2A girls basketball state championship in March. Baer stands 6-foot-2 with deadly range and Division-I programs nearly begging for her services.
Man dies after being found unresponsive in his cell at Peoria County Jail
A 31-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after he was found unresponsive in his cell at the Peoria County Jail, hours after he was arrested by Peoria police at a downtown restaurant. Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins said that at 12:48 a.m., correctional officers found the man by himself in...
QCA counties considered high risk for lead exposure
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has expanded its list of high-risk ZIP codes and increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. This year, 148 new zip codes, representing sections of 60 Illinois counties, have been added to the list. That brings the total of high-risk ZIP codes […]
Illinois officials issue annual reminder on firework safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — With the Fourth of July just two days away, state officials are again pleading with revelers to leave fireworks to the professionals. It’s an annual reminder issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, each warning of the different consequences of using […]
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