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Champaign parade canceled, weather impacts July 4th events in Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As inclement weather threatens to soil stars, stripes, and sparklers in Central Illinois, some July 4th events and fireworks displays are being cancelled or postponed. Champaign County Freedom Celebration officials have confirmed that they have canceled the parade. After watching the weather, the committee met at 9:30 a.m. and decided to […]
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Illinois State Police Arrest Three in Child Trafficking Operation
The Illinois State Police have taken their efforts to stop criminal activities to the next level. Three suspects were just arrested and accused of the worst kind of trafficking— of children. Intensive Operation Leads to Arrests. According to a recent press release by the Illinois State Police, they completed...
Local WWII veteran's Purple Heart returned to family 82 years after it was first awarded
The Illinois Treasurer’s Office has returned another missing Purple Heart. The latest medal has been returned to the family of Jerome Even of Park Ridge. He was awarded the Purple Heart in 1942 for his service during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Illinois governor finally signs key agreement to protect Great Lakes from invasive carp
Illinois has signed onto a key agreement that will unlock federal funds for a must-anticipated project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker had until the end of June to sign a partnership agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the project would face additional costs and delays. He waited until the end.
Here Are Illinois’ New Taxes And Laws That Started On July 1st
Normally, you'd have to wait until January to see what new laws and/or rules and regulations the lawmakers down in Springfield saw fit to pass and send to the governor's desk for signature into law. I hesitate to use the word "luckily" here, but you don't have to wait until...
West Nile Virus detected in Peoria County mosquito sample
PEORIA (25News Now) - Health officials are reporting the first sign of West Nile Virus in Peoria County this year, joining at least three other nearby counties where the virus has been detected. A mosquito sample has tested positive for the virus, the Peoria City/County Health Department reported Tuesday. “The...
Felony charges against two people after their pit bulls allegedly attacked couple in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – Felony charges have been filed against two people after their pit bulls allegedly injured a couple near Bradley University. The Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office says an arrest warrant has been issued for 45-year-old Robert Cady and 23-year-old Gabrelle Jones. Prosecutors say the incident...
East Peoria police chief talks Fourth of July public safety for 100,000 firework spectators
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — City officials and law enforcement are anticipating a massive number of spectators to visit Peoria’s lakefront for the Fourth of July celebration. East Peoria Police Chief David Catton talked public safety during the Choose Greater Peoria. Red White & BOOM! firework display. An...
Families enjoy new July 3rd event for Peoria Park District takes place at Glen Oak Park
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria Park District’s reimagined July 3rd celebration event made its debut on Wednesday at Glen Oak Park. Traditionally, the park district held a fireworks display on the evening of July 3rd. But the board voted in March to move in a different direction, choosing to go with a family-friendly event during the late-morning and afternoon hours.
Home in Tazewell County damaged by fire Tuesday night
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. – A fire in Tazewell County late Tuesday night heavily damaged a home and a vehicle on the property. Pekin Firefighters Local 524 said on its Facebook page that crews were on the scene of a working fire near the intersection of Sheridan Road and Cypress Point, in Country Club Estates between Pekin and Groveland.
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