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State disaster declaration follows July tornadoes
The state of Illinois has declared Henry County a disaster area in the wake of the July 15 tornadoes that swept through the county. That’s good news for Kewanee, where city officials have been seeking government assistance with the cost of clearing trees and other debris from the storm.
Man convicted of killing Illinois DCFS caseworker during home visit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois man accused of stabbing a state child welfare worker to death as she was making a home visit to check on children has been found guilty but mentally ill in her killing.Sangamon County Circuit Judge John Madonia convicted Benjamin Howard Reed on Thursday of first-degree murder in the killing of Deidre Silas, who was a child protection specialist for the Department of Children and Family Services.Maldonia called Silas' slaying "one of the most brutal and heinous" cases he's seen in his legal career, The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reported.Silas was slain in January 2022 as she...
Walmart recalls apple juice with high levels of arsenic in Illinois, 24 other states
(WTVO) — Walmart is recalling 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple juice due to high levels of arsenic across the U.S. The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressed the immediate need to take the product off of shelves after their initial announcement on August 15th. The FDA’s classification implies the juice may cause […]
‘Be Kind’ rally held at Dunlap Valley Middle School
DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD) — A local middle school was given an energizing start to their morning with a positive message Wednesday. Dunlap Valley Middle School was visited by the Be Kind crew, an organization from Arizona that tours the country talking to kids at different schools about online etiquette.
Illinois Basketball: 2025 Four-star Combo Guard plans Official Visit
Per League Ready and 24/7 High School Hoops on Twitter, four-star combo guard, Brandon Lee will visit Illinois basketball during the weekend of September 21st to 23rd. Lee is a 6 foot 2 inch guard out of Hillside, New Jersey who currently plays at the Patrick School. Of note, that is the same high school that former Illini, Giorgi Bezhanishvili went to. Given these Bronx ties, it is no surprise that Orlando Antigua is the lead recruiter for Brandon Lee. The Illini currently are the first official visit for Brandon Lee.
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...
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