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Eureka College says first-year student enrollment hit a record this year
This year's incoming class at Eureka College represents the largest number of freshman (159) enrolled at the private liberal arts school. And nearly half of 242 new students at the Woodford County-based college are both first-generation and low income, the college said in a news release earlier this week. Although...
Peoria woman pleads not guilty to charges in overdose death of her infant son
A Peoria woman accused of providing the fentanyl that led to her 9-month old baby's death pled not guilty Thursday to charges of child endangerment. Zenai Denise Lashayla Wolford, 19, is accused of knowingly causing her son, Kaine, to have ecstasy tablets that he ingested, which led to his death from fentanyl poisoning on July 26. According to the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office, Wolford was arrested after the Peoria Police Department entered her home and found...
Steamy and occasionally stormy on Friday
One more day before we get relief from the heat and humidity. Cold front #1 will create scattered showers and thunderstorms on Friday. There’s a small chance a few of the storms could be strong to severe. Behind cold front #1, we’ll see highs in the mid 80s and less humidity over the weekend. Cold front #2 Sunday will bring even cooler and drier air with highs on Labor Day in the upper 70s. Long term, the pattern looks quiet and warm next week with highs 80 to 85.
Volunteers needed as Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall set to return to East Peoria
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be in East Peoria next month and the city is asking for volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help set up and take down the wall panels as well as provide information and security. The traveling memorial wall will be...
Roadmap to energy savings presented to Peoria Public Schools board
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria Public Schools has a blueprint on how to save energy and money district-wide. Representatives from Ameren presented the results of a study the utility did of the district, as part of its Carbon-Free Assessment Program. The free assessment explains where improvements can be made, and offers suggestions on how to reduce energy consumption.
Bradley University announces speaker lineup for its first-ever TEDx event
PEORIA (25News Now) - TEDx, the popular speaking series, is coming to Bradley University (BU) in Peoria. Event organizers announced the TEDx BU event Wednesday, which will bring a variety of guest speakers to the university. Each speaker is expected to discuss topics related to the theme of the conference.
Kewanee Soccer Fell to Peoria Christian on August 28th
Kewanee Varsity and JV Soccer fell short at their first game of the season on Wednesday, August 28th, against Peoria Christian. Coach Bermudez said the JV team played very well and is “full of new players that are in love with the sport.” The final score was Kewanee 0 and Peoria Christian 2. The JV team attempted five goals. Gustavo Bermudez had seven saves and stopped a penalty kick. The Varsity team didn’t have a good first half; they were losing 6 to 0. According to Coach Bermudez, coaches talked with the team at the first half break and “corrected some mistakes.” Peoria Christian scored one goal in the second half and won with a 7-0 score. The team attempted three goals, and Dillon Price had 18 saves.
Safe2Help program allows students to report issues they encounter anonymously
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Finding kids the support and resources they need is what the app Safe2Help strives to do. The program, which launched in central Illinois in 2021, gives students from kindergarten through 12 grade a platform to voice anonymous concerns. So far, more than 3,000 incidents have...
Fast food closures and fall flavors in Peoria
Good morning, foodie friends, While I enjoy serving up stories about locally owned eateries, Peoria has dished out too much fast food news for us to ignore. It’s not all negative, mind you, as a popular fall drink has returned to the menu at one well-known coffee business. Yet, the past weeks have also...
Join Us (if you dare) for the Halloween Monster Bash!
We’re dying to see you at our Halloween Monster Bash on Saturday, October 26!. SAVE THE DATE and join us if you dare for a night of shaking your boo-tay and having a scary good time. We’re going to light up the dance floor at the Four Points by...
Sam's Club in Peoria has reopened after temporary issue
Sam's Club in Peoria has reopened after a water main issue temporarily closed the business. The store, located at 4100 W. Willow Knolls Road, was operating normally Wednesday afternoon, with customers coming in and out of the building. Inside, customer service employees assured callers that the location was open. Peoria Fire Department Chief Shawn...
Peoria mayor presents Native American tribe with key to the city
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — At Tuesday night’s Peoria city council meeting, the Native American tribe that is also the city’s namesake was in attendance to receive a special recognition. Peoria mayor Rita Ali presented the key to the city to the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma...
Prep sports recap for Aug. 28, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Kayden Hudson picked up where he left off last season. Hudson scored four goals in the first half of the season as host Peoria Notre Dame beat Quincy ND, 7-1, in the boys soccer season opener for both teams on Wednesday. Hudson, an all-state forward, scored 40 goals in helping PND […]
Four-run seventh inning dooms Beloit Sky Carp in loss to Peoria Chiefs
BELOIT — The Beloit Sky Carp pitching staff had wriggled out of jam after jam through six innings against the Peoria Chiefs on Tuesday night. Eventually, the throwers ran out of any room to shimmy. Sky Carp reliever Xavier Meachem was blasted for four runs in the seventh inning as the Chiefs defeated Beloit 7-3 at a clear, warm and humid ABC Supply Stadium. ...
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