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Repair work begins on shopping center
Repair work has begun on the former Bracken’s Shopping Center building at Midland Plaza, but the building’s future is yet to be determined. Last week’s tornado damaged the building, and Keith Edwards, the city’s community development officer, said on Monday that the biggest threat to public safety is the awning around the building. Edwards said it would not have been safe to let customers of the businesses or patients of the dentist’s office to walk under the awning.
Peoria's Mike Dunne shares his 1984 Team USA Olympic baseball memories
PEORIA (25News Now) - In 1984, Mike Dunne was a proud Limestone Rockets graduate, and a Bradley Braves standout, and a St. Louis Cardinals 1st round draft pick! But the highlight of Mike Dunne’s summer of 1984 was his chance to wear the USA uniform in the 1984 Olympics. Dunne was a member of the first ever USA Olympic baseball team--a team that finished as silver medalists.
Tempers flare in courtroom at sentencing for gunman in fatal Davenport shooting
Tempers flared Wednesday when an 18-year-old Peoria man was sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for the fatal 2023 Davenport shooting of a Moline man. Our Quad Cities News crew was in the courtroom while Alex Markovich, who at first faced charges of first-degree murder and intimidation with a dangerous weapon – injure/provoke fear pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter and intimidation with a dangerous weapon – injure/provoke fear.
Goodwill is giving free books to teachers
PEORIA (25News Now) - Goodwill of Central Illinois is giving teachers a special back-to-school gift: free books. With a valid school ID, teachers can bring or purchase a bag to fill with books at the store. They offer various books from science fiction to textbooks, and the options change daily...
Unit 5 district to study potential cell phone ban in schools
The Unit 5 school board wants the administration to consider banning cell phones in district schools. The potential major policy change surfaced during a brief remark from school board president Jeremy DeHaai during last week's meeting. "What we would like to do is sometime in the next couple months, if...
Dream Center hosting free bookbag giveaway ahead of new school year
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Backpack Peoria is returning to the Dream Center in Peoria as the new school year ramps up. According to a press release from Dream Center Peoria, up to 2,000 bookbags packed with school supplies will be available for K-12 grade students from 9 a.m. to noon on July 27.
Former Bears player visits local hospital to talk about lung cancer
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria had a special guest Wednesday afternoon. Former NFL Bears player Chris Draft visited to acknowledge the work the hospital has done to raise awareness for lung cancer. In 2011, Draft and his wife, Keasha, started the Team Draft...
Dallas Daniels Out For American Flat Track Peoria TT & Foreseeable Future
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The time has finally arrived for the annual running of the World Famous SC2 Peoria TT presented by Backyards Saloon at the Peoria Motorcycle Club’s spectacular natural amphitheater in Peoria, Illinois, on Sunday, July 28. One of motorsports’ longest running and most fabled events, the 77th edition will serve as Round 11 of the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
Debunking Medical Myths | Ask the Doc | Good Day Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WYZZ) — Do you have to wait thirty minutes after eating before you can jump back in the pool? What about that old tale about gum? Will the stuff really stay in your stomach for seven years if you swallow it?. Check out Ask the Doc for...
No arrests in late Sunday night shooting in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — No arrests have been made in a shooting late Sunday that sent a local man to the hospital. According to a report filed at the Peoria Police Department, officers were called to the emergency department at OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center at about 10 p.m. on a report of a man who was shot.
South Peoria home damaged in fire Wednesday morning
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Firefighters with the Peoria Fire Department responded to a house fire Wednesday morning leaving massive damage. According to Peoria Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Calhoun, firefighters with the department responded to a house fire in the 2300 block of West Lincoln Avenue in south Peoria. He said that Truck 4 arrived at the scene and said a one-story home had a small amount of smoke coming from its front door.
Adult, teens arrested in Peoria after guns found
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police arrested a woman and two teenagers who they say were illegally displaying handguns early Wednesday morning. According to police, 32-year-old Wenoke E. March is in the Peoria County Jail and is facing charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault. Additionally,...
Woman and two boys caught with handguns early Wednesday in Central Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Three people, including two teenagers, were arrested early Wednesday morning on weapons charges, the Peoria police reported. All three — Wenoke E. March. 32, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy — were arrested on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. The two boys were taken to the Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center while March was taken to the county jail.
Man arrested with stolen, disassembled rifle in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police said the driver of a vehicle was arrested after allegedly having a stolen and disassembled rifle in his vehicle. Ronnie Winfield Jr., 42, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of a stolen firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and possession of a firearm without a valid FOID.
Bradley is hosting a 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament. Here's how you can sign up
PEORIA — Brian Wardle wants to share some of his old-school basketball roots with kids in the Peoria area. So the coach of the Bradley Braves is hosting a pair of 3-on-3 tournaments inside Renaissance Coliseum on the Bradley University campus on Sunday (July 28) and Sunday (Aug. 4). ...
Wake Up Tri-Counties Kewanee Public Library with Sara Billiet
Sara Billiet joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss what is happening at the Kewanee Public Library. Tonight, July 25th, at 6 PM, Kewanee Memory Lane will live-stream their Hide and Seek podcast. This is your opportunity to watch a podcast in real-time. The Digital Skills Class for July 25th and August 14th has been canceled, but you can join the final class on August 7th. Contact instructor Grace Clucas with questions at [email protected] or 309-678-2979. The Friends of the Kewanee Library is looking for members. The cost is $5 a year, and you can volunteer and help when you can. Friends of the Library members get special perks for being members. Stop by the Kewanee Public Library for an application.
Save-A-Lot Round-Up Campaign Lights Up Kewanee Fireworks Spectacular
Sav-a-Lot Assistant Manager, Ben Brackett, presented a check for $2,684.81 to Andy Dwyer, Kewanee Park District Director and Kewanee Fireworks Committee member, from the June round-up campaign for the Kewanee Fireworks fund. The donation will go towards the Kewanee Fireworks Spectacular on July 4th at Northeast Park. “Thank you Save-a-Lot shoppers and crew for your donation.” You can donate year-round to the Kewanee Fireworks Fund at the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce, located at 113 E 2nd Street.
Mayor Moore: City will assist Great Dane with parking problem
Great Dane needs more space to park its completed trailers before they’re delivered to customers. The city of Kewanee has space available in its industrial park across Kentville Road from Great Dane’s plant. The city and the company should be able to make a deal that would expand...
Kewanee Fire Department Announces Additional Emergency Burn Days
The Kewanee Fire Department has announced additional emergency burn days in the City of Kewanee. The Kewanee Fire Department has scheduled extra burn days for residents to dispose of landscape waste following the recent EF-1 tornadoes. Residents can burn tree limbs and brush on July 27th and 28th, and August 3rd and 4th, if weather permits. Safety guidelines include maintaining fires at a maximum height of four feet and ensuring they are at least 10 feet away from structures. Regular burn rules apply, and all fires must be attended to until they are extinguished. Kewanee Public Works has cleared trees from roadways, allowing roads to be open for travel. Residents are encouraged to take tree branches and limbs to the old Kewanee Hospital site on West Division Street. City officials said it may be months before they can collect all the tree debris from the curb.
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