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Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations
State Police award grants for gun confiscations Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm. The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons. ...
British Visitor Used 2 Words to Describe Illinois & I’m Ticked
It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it. I can't even remember when this map was first shared on Reddit. I've seen...
West Nile Virus still a concern, especially with recent rains
It might not be the really big deal it first was when it was first discovered, but for the Knox County Health Department, West Nile Virus is still a big enough deal. Health Department officials say they still test for the mosquito-borne disease through mosquito pools, and in several different types of dead birds that might transmit the disease to mosquitoes.
Black- and gay-owned cannabis businesses opening and expanding in Illinois
After years of struggling to get off the ground, several Black-owned cannabis businesses recently have opened or expanded in Illinois, bucking the trend of companies that haven't been able to acquire financing to get going. One of the recent openings is the self-described Black-, Latino-, veteran- and queer-owned SWAY dispensary...
Opponents call new Illinois law ‘thank-you gift’ to government unions
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill opponents say is a thank-you gift from the Illinois General Assembly to government unions. Pritzker signed House Bill 4417, which allows public high schools, including charter schools, to designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week.” Opponents say the law will provide a platform for union propaganda. State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, urged a "no" vote...
Two facing charges after dog mauling incident
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Two people were charged with felonies for failing to comply with orders from animal control officers to keep their dogs confined as they had bitten others in the past. The two counts of failing to comply, resulting in serious physical injury, come after their dog...
More heavy rain in area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning
Some tornado warnings were issued close to the area Tuesday, but the biggest problem seems to be more heavy rain. later on in the night. While one tornado report near the Quad Cities was sent to the National Weather Service Tuesday evening, that turned out to be unfounded based on damage and video from the area.
Man who died after being found unresponsive at Peoria County Jail has been identified
The Peoria County Coroner's Office has released the name of the 31-year-old man who died early Tuesday morning after he was found unresponsive in a holding cell at the Peoria County Jail. Wayne Hatton of Peoria died at 1:54 a.m. Tuesday at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, according to a news...
Celebrating Pekin, monster trucks and more: 5 things to do near Peoria this weekend
July is full of activities. Here are five events you might want to check out in the Peoria area this weekend. "The World's Greatest Live Pink Floyd Show," Brit Floyd, will bring their 2024 World Tour to the Peoria Civic Center Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5. The concert will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the "Division Bell" album. Tickets start at $30.25 and can be purchased online at www.peoriaciviccenter.com.
Peoria men's clothing store plans to close mall location in July
That Guy's Secret will close its storefront at Northwoods Mall after a final day on July 20. A July 1 Facebook post read in part: "Everything must go as we prepare to close our doors. Grab your favorite items at discounted prices before it’s too late. Hurry in and join us for our farewell sales event!"
'Asset to our city': New Peoria restaurant one step closer to securing a liquor license
A recently opened Peoria restaurant is working to secure a liquor license this month. Pop-Up Chicken Shop, which also features The Love Shack, went before the Peoria Liquor Commission on July 1. The establishment − located at 800 SW Adams St. Suite 106, Peoria − opened without alcohol on June 25.
Spectators already claiming spots for highly anticipated Red, White, and Boom
PEORIA (25News Now) - The countdown is on to what’s being called the biggest fireworks show in the state, and both sides of the River City are prepared for the crowd. On extremely busy Fourth of July weekends, police have estimated seeing up to 200,000 people at the Red, White, and Boom fireworks show. Midwest Communications General Manager Mike Wild thinks it could be one of those years.
Despite loss of Leons & Hickman, future is bright for Bradley Braves
PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Coming off a second straight 20+ win season with Bradley, one of Brian Wardle’s first priorities was filling the hole left by two-time Missouri Valley defensive player of the year Malevy Leons. While he may not be able to replace him, Wardle hopes to...
Even without fireworks, Glen Oak Park celebration draws a crowd
PEORIA (25News Now) - It wasn’t exactly a bright and sunny day, but The Streets Belong to Me celebration at Glen Oak Park on Wednesday attracted a large crowd. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring food, face painting, video games, bounce houses and even a children’s opera performance. Gone this year was a nighttime fireworks display, called off for safety worries at Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria’s request.
FBI warns fake lawyers are scamming already-scammed cryptocurrency victims
PEORIA (25News Now) - Cryptocurrency users who have already been scammed out of their money are the targets of additional scams. The FBI issued a public service announcement saying cybercriminals are posing as lawyers, claiming they can help crypto fraud victims get their money back. From February 2023 to February...
East Peoria police arrest one in connection with theft of mail
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A man has been arrested for theft in connection with a rash of vandalism to mailboxes in East Peoria last week. Police Chief David Catton said Michael Kuehn, 34, faces a single charge of theft in connection with the June 27 incidents on Brookview Road. He’s been in custody at the Tazewell County Jail since last week.
Stalled contract negotiations send Morton teachers, District 709 to federal mediation
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — For only the second time, the union that represents Morton School District 709 teachers will meet with a federal mediator in the hopes of reaching what they term is a “fair contract.”. That meeting with occur Monday afternoon and could go into the wee...
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