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Illinois quick hits: More layoffs announced; suspects sentenced for stealing mail
More layoffs announced Manufacturers Caterpillar and John Deere are laying off workers. Moline-based John Deere laid off 170 employees this week, following hundreds more layoffs in the Quad Cities area the past few months. Caterpillar officials confirmed that the company implemented a one-week layoff for employees in East Peoria. According to Industrial Technology Research, U.S....
UPDATE: One person arrested after Thursday night shooting in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – A man was arrested after multiple shots were fired in Peoria Thursday night. Peoria Police say a total of 33 shots were fired just before 9:00 p.m. in the area of Jefferson and Pecan. Officers learned soon after that a 20-year-old male was taken to a...
18-year-old man appears in court for deadly April shooting
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — An 18-year-old man appeared in court for his connection to a second shooting that occurred in April: this time deadly. Peoria County prosecutors charged Korion Hopkins, 18, with first-degree murder, a Class M felony, in connection to the April shooting death of 18-year-old Mike’Quese Taylor.
Changing the trajectory of Galesburg’s Orpheum Theatre
Andrew Driscoll says he’s both an entrepreneur -- and a creative. A Peoria native, Driscoll started his career performing in “Miss Saigon” on Broadway. After 9/11 he came home to Peoria, started a non-profit theater, and then moved into a for-profit venture called The Waterhouse. In the...
Peoria teachers go door-to-door to encourage higher attendance
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Public Schools expanded a yearly effort to increase student attendance, as classes resume July 31. The initiative is called “Because We Care Walks.” Teachers, counselors, and administrators visited homes the homes of students who did not have adequate attendance during the previous school year.
This 1950s-Style Hamburger Restaurant In Illinois Will Take You Back To The Good Old Days
Lou’s Drive-In in Peoria, Illinois, is the kind of place that makes you yearn for simpler times. The neon sign, the vintage cars lining the lot, and the sizzle of burgers on the grill transport you straight back to the 1950s. You know, the good old days when hamburgers...
New stores coming to the Shoppes at Grand Prairie
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Three new stores will open at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie on Saturday, with a fourth set to open in the coming months. GKB Candle, Zenchi Jewelry, and Leah and Mack will have their grand openings Saturday, while Wishing Star Boutique by Tabatha will open in the next few months. This is according to General Manager Megan Otto.
'Pink mold' and undated food: The best and worst Peoria food inspections for June 2024
The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts food inspections for a wide range of establishments in the area. Inspections look for issues that could contribute to the spread of foodborne illness, as well as general cleanliness and maintenance of the establishment. The Journal Star examined routine inspections which took place in...
Pekin ordinance aims to end camping on public property, police chief looking to help those who are homeless
PEKIN, Ill. – The city of Pekin is looking to address homelessness in the city. The City Council on Monday passed an ordinance that would ban camping on public property and leaving personal items out to see. Police Chief Seth Ranney says while the city is not overwhelmed, the...
Plant-based eating expo comes to Peoria this weekend
In recent years, plant-based eating has had a significant jump in popularity. It seems like every fast-food joint now has an impossible burger on the menu. This brings us to Peoria, which will be hosting the Plant-Based Peoria Expo this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center.
Village of Roanoke celebrating 150 years
ROANOKE, Ill. (WMBD) – This weekend the Village of Roanoke is celebrating 150 years in the community. The festivities kick off on Friday and run until Saturday evening. They have several events for people to participate in. Their 5K run begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday followed by a...
Kalmer Crushes Grand Slam in 8-4 Victory Topping Peoria
South Bend, IN - The solid week for the South Bend Cubs against the St. Louis Cardinal affiliate Peoria Chiefs continues, after a dominating 8-4 victory on Friday night. South Bend has now won three of the first four this week, and received a five-RBI game from Brian Kalmer, which included a grand slam in the 4th inning.
Flint City fans hold watch party at Luigi's, Bucks fall to Peoria
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Flint City fans held a watch party at Luigi’s as the Bucks met up with Peoria in a Central Conference Championship showdown. Flint City was looking to win their third straight but the Bucks would fall to Peoria, 1-0.
CI Road Trip: Hooked on Fishing
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates is at Hooked on Fishing in East Peoria Friday for our CI Road Trip. Executive Director of Hooked on Fishing Adam Singley said they are a non-profit that provides free fishing opportunities to youth, seniors, veterans and special needs groups.
Metamora senior linebacker commits to play football at Western Illinois
PEORIA — Metamora linebacker Cam Nickel has a final prep season ahead of him, but he also knows where he'll play college football in the future. Nickel verbally committed to Western Illinois on Friday night. ...
FC Tucson earns first USL League 2 Western Conference championship in franchise history
FC Tucson (10-2-5) advances to to the USL League 2 national semifinals for the first time in franchise history, dating to their inception in 2010. They are 8-0-3 in their last 11 matches. They will play in the semifinals Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Tucson time, the Central Conference champion. That...
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