Camp Grove
LATEST NEWS
US judge determines Illinois power plant has violated federal law for a decade
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A United States District Court judge recently said that the Prairie State power plant 30 miles outside Belleville may have violated federal law for over a decade. Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly said the plant failed to secure a required permit under the Clean Air Act...
Henry County Senior Citizens Labor Day Breakfast Fundraiser on August 31st
The Labor Day breakfast at the Henry County Senior Citizens Center is one of their big fundraisers. Don’t miss the Labor Day breakfast on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 7 to 10 AM, at the senior citizens center in Kewanee. You can enjoy a great meal for $10 and help a great cause at the same time.
Electric rates to rise due to inflated price at capacity auction
(The Center Square) – ComEd customers can expect another round of energy cost inflation next summer. The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said a record price spike at an electricity capacity auction means the supply price for Commonwealth Edison will likely increase significantly in June 2025. CUB Communications Director Jim...
Illinois: Urban Ministries presents alternative event as Hard Rock Casino opens
Illinois: Urban Ministries presents alternative event as Hard Rock Casino opens. The Hard Rock Casino opens in Rockford on Thursday, but Reverand Violet Johnicker of Rockford Urban Ministries wants to offer a sober event. Story continues below. “We wanted to create and offer a sober space for people who live...
Prosecutors want to bar 'politics as usual' defense in Madigan corruption trial
(The Center Square) – Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to prevent defense attorneys from calling a high-profile corruption case in Chicago "politics as usual" in the corruption-plagued state of Illinois. Prosecutors made a series of pre-trial requests in a motion before Judge Manish Shah. The "politics as usual" item was among those listed in the 29-page motion in the pending corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. ...
Illinois veteran lawmakers react to Walz’s stolen valor accusations
(The Center Square) – A Republican state lawmaker responded to Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s characterization of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's military record. Duckworth defended Minnesota Gov. Walz against stolen valor claims by calling him a “retired command sergeant major.” Walz retired as a master sergeant, according to the Minnesota National Guard. Republicans like state Rep. David Friess, R-Red Bud, an air force veteran, said Walz never served in...
Prosecutor: ‘Appalling’ – term used to describe condition of 27 malnourished dogs,
UPDATED (3:45 p.m.) — A prosecutor told a Peoria County judge that 27 emaciated dogs deemed by an animal control officer were in “appalling” condition. That statement during a hearing Friday afternoon in Peoria County Circuit Court where the owners were charged with a misdemeanor count and ordered not to be around or to possess any pets.
Peoria mom of infant who died from drug overdose pleads not guilty
PEORIA (25News Now) - The mother of a nine-month-old baby who died after he chewed on a drug-laced bag pleaded not guilty to child endangerment charges Thursday. The Peoria County Circuit Court confirmed the not guilty plea from 19-year-old Zenai Wolford in the case. She faces one count of endangering the life of a child and was ordered to stay in jail as she awaits her trial.
One person arrested after deadly shooting in Downtown Peoria
PEORIA — A man shot in the face in Downtown Peoria early Friday morning is dead and another man has been arrested, according to Peoria police. Lacorlis T. Edwards, 40, of Peoria turned himself in to the Peoria Police Department on Friday afternoon after the shooting on Main Street, according to a late Friday night release from Peoria police spokesperson Semone Roth. Edwards has been charged with first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a...
The hunt is on for a medallion worth over a thousand dollars
PEKIN (25News Now)—Pekin residents are looking near and far for a medallion. That’s because $1,500 is at stake, continuing a nearly 50-year tradition. While the hunters may have their eyes on the prize, most say the memories from it are worth more than any price tag. “I started...
Big Al's in Peoria stripped of liquor license, will be closed until new owner in place
The city of Peoria has stripped Big Al's of its liquor license and forced the owner to divest from the business after a series of shootings at the nightclub over the past year. Peoria Mayor Rita Ali said in a statement that owner Kenneth Kummerow would divest ownership of the facility and transfer operations to a new owner, who would be subject to city approval and compliance with licensing agreements. The business, which opened in 1974, will...
Peoria: Remove all private signs from the public right-of-way
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — City Hall on Friday sent out a reminder to people that all private signs – political, yard sale, temporary business, or otherwise – are prohibited in the public right-of-way. Private signs illegally placed in the right-of-way should be removed as soon as possible....
New $1.3 million ice plant coming to Peoria Civic Center as part of deal
A new ice plant will be installed at the Peoria Civic Center in the summer of 2026, ending months of uncertainty. The Civic Center Authority Board approved a plan Thursday night that would see $1.3 million go toward the purchase of a new ice plant from Cimco, with plans to install it by the summer 2026, according to Peoria City Councilmember Tim Riggenbach, who is also the council liaison to the Civic Center Board. ...
Becoming more comfortable this weekend
PEORIA (25News Now) - High school football is back this evening! We may see a few stray showers or storms at times, but they will be hit-or-miss and most should stay dry. Keep an eye on the radar on our 25News First Alert Weather app just in case! Rain chances will continue into early tonight, but we’ll clear out as we head into tomorrow morning. We’ll see the humidity drop this weekend with highs in the low 80s. Expect plenty of sunshine this weekend.
¡Somos Peoria! Festival Enlivens the Valley with Grammy-Winning Melodies and Traditional Latin Celebrations
¡Somos Peoria!, the largest Hispanic Heritage Month festivity in the Valley, is gearing up to rock the grounds of Centennial Plaza with a spectacular lineup meant to stir the soul and energize the spirit — all without any heavy pomp of florid prose, just acknowledging the straightforward charm of a community celebrating its rich culture. In a move to accommodate its growing popularity, this year's event on September 28 from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., transforms Peoria City Hall's backyard into a hub of Latin musical excellence, traditional festivities, and mouth-watering cuisine.
‘Wall of Silence,’ A Podcast About Abuse in ACNA, Was Silenced. Now, It’s Back.
In April, the Rev. Chris Marchand, an Anglican priest in Peoria, Illinois, launched “Wall of Silence,” a podcast about church abuse and cover-up in the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). Two months later — at his bishop’s request — the podcast was abruptly suspended. “Yes, the Wall...
Bloomington Labor Day Parade dons a pro-voting theme
This year's Bloomington Labor Day Parade will take on a new theme this year: “Labor Voices – Labor Votes” starting at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at Front and Center streets in downtown Bloomington. “This is a reminder to the community that people power requires voting,” said...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.