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Peoria man indicted for Aug. 11 shooting that killed one, seriously injured another
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man was indicted Tuesday in connection with an Aug. 11 shooting that left his girlfriend dead and another woman seriously injured. Stevie Linwood, Jr., 43, faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder and possession of a weapon by a felon for the Sunday evening shootings that left Zaneta Winters dead and her neighbor severely injured.
UPDATE: Three arrested after alleged armed robbery of postal worker
PEORIA, Ill. – An adult and two juveniles are in custody in connection with the alleged armed robbery of a postal service worker. It happened around 1:30 Monday afternoon in the 300 block of N. Republic. Spokesperson Simon Roth says as officers arrived a female victim told them she...
Longtime Peoria car wash will close location after 57 years in business
August 26, 2024To Our CustomersOur last day of operations at our Jefferson St location will be Saturday, August 31,...Posted by Red Carpet Car Wash Peoria on Monday, August 26, 2024 After 57 years in business, Red Carpet Car Wash is planning to close its original location in Downtown Peoria. The longtime car wash – founded...
Tazewell County Board throws shade on a proposed solar farm project near Morton
The Tazewell County Board turned out the lights Wednesday on a proposed solar farm project just west of Morton. By a narrow 10-8 vote, the board denied a special use request from Unsicker Solar to build a five-megawatt solar farm on about 52 acres northwest of the intersection of East Idlewood Street and Schmidt Road, south of Illinois Route 98 (Birchwood Street).
Several Morton shopkeepers face fines for serving minors alcohol
MORTON (25News Now) - As school gets underway again, several shopkeepers are learning the consequences that come with selling alcohol to minors. Employees from five businesses in Morton are being fined. Morton Police Department reported five local businesses sold alcohol to minors during recent compliance checks on August 20. Those...
Local health watchers explain how dangerous human parvovirus B19 can be
PEORIA (25News Now) -The CDC is warning people about human parvovirus activity in the United States, and local health organizations are staying ahead of it. Human parvovirus B19 is a respiratory infection with flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, cough, sore throat, and a rash on the face in kids with a “slapped cheek” look.
Cooler, less humid weather on the horizon
PEORIA (25News Now) - We have a few more days of warm, muggy weather on tap before we see some relief arrive in the forecast. Thursday will trend warm and steamy with temperatures near 90 by the afternoon. A few pockets of patchy dense fog will be possible this morning followed by mostly sunny skies. With the humidity it will feel more like the mid to even the upper 90′s yet again. A cold front will arrive Friday morning brining the chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. The latest forecast models continue to speed up the arrival of the front, with the best chance for rain looking to arrive during the morning with drier conditions for the afternoon and evening. Once this front passes, temperatures and dew points will begin to fall, brining mild weather back for Labor Day Weekend!
Is TripShot the next shot on campus?
Bradley University Police announced TripShot would be replacing TransLoc as the new Safety Cruiser App on campus on Aug. 16. Tripshot provides drivers with a variety of options, including the student’s current location, a list of all the routes currently in operation and a list of stops near the student’s location. Drivers also see the estimated arrival times for any area the student is trying to reach.
Eagles earn a split in CEFCU double-header
PEORIA, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (1-1) kicked off the 2024 campaign in style at the Renaissance Coliseum on Friday morning winning three-straight sets (19-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-23) against the University of St. Thomas, 3-1. The Screaming Eagles finished the day with a narrow loss to a high-powered Depaul University, 3-2 (23-25, 25-21, 15-25, 25-22, 10-15) to open the season at the CEFCU Invitational, hosted by Bradley University.
Mother’s War on Violence hosts first health event, offering free resources
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A local not-for-profit is making sure Peoria community members have access to healthcare. Mother’s War on Violence held its first healthcare event Wednesday afternoon at the House of Hope in South Peoria. The event ran from noon to 3 p.m. The group wanted to...
Eureka High School student makes the most of woodworking hobby
Everyone has a happy place. For 17-year-old Caden Kalmer, that place is the outbuilding behind his house, where the air carries the scent of freshly cut wood and the floor is littered with sawdust. Oh, and there’s power tools. Caden's journey in woodworking began his first year of high...
West Peoria business hit by car before smash-and-grab robbery, police say
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office is investigating a smash-and-grab robbery early Tuesday morning that may have involved a stolen vehicle. Sheriff Chris Watkins said that at 2:35 a.m., police were called to Express Liquors in the 2700 block of Farmington Road in West Peoria after a report of a smash-and-grab robbery at the store. Deputies discovered that a maroon Kia crashed into the front door of the business two hours after it closed, and three people emerged...
Men’s Soccer Falls Short in Season Opener
EUREKA, IL. – The Eureka men's soccer team began their season with a 3-0 loss to Benedictine in a non-conference matchup at McKinzie Field on Friday night. The Eagles jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first half, scoring in the 30th minute of the contest. They extended their lead with two more goals in the second half, scoring goals in the 58th and 79th minute.
DuSable Street and Kettelle Street Intersection to Close to All Traffic on Sept. 3
Beginning at 7 am on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the intersection of S DuSable Street and W Kettelle Street will close to all traffic. The closure is necessary as part of the Combined Sewer Overflow Year 3 Control Project and is expected to last through November. Drivers should exercise caution in...
Patricia H. Naffziger
Patricia H. Naffziger, 81, of Washington, IL, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home-Roanoke. She was born on October 17, 1942, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Milton and Peg Hardy Kamp. She married Keith T. Naffziger in Washington on May 20, 1961; he passed away on July 9, 2006. Two sisters, Jolynn Evans and Bonnie Bristol also preceded her in death.
COVID-19 tests and vaccines: How to protect yourself as cases rise
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates the number of COVID-19 infections is rising or is likely to rise in 27 states, including Illinois. The percentage of people reporting positive COVID tests has risen in the United States from 3.1 in May to its current level of 18. Illinois reported an 18.2 test positivity rate, which is just above the national average. ...
Three Days Off + Three Paragraphs From My Forthcoming Book: “Confessions Of A Spiteful Writer” - Part Six
It’s time for the weekly update on how I’m doing with the writing of my forthcoming book, “Confessions Of A Spiteful Writer.”. I’m not nearly as far as I hoped I would be. I’m just in the middle of chapter ten, which is about being a freelance writer in New York City and the start of my fanzine, fishwrap. This chapter spans August of 1993 to March of 1994.
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