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Fast food closures and fall flavors in Peoria
Good morning, foodie friends, While I enjoy serving up stories about locally owned eateries, Peoria has dished out too much fast food news for us to ignore. It’s not all negative, mind you, as a popular fall drink has returned to the menu at one well-known coffee business. Yet, the past weeks have also...
Peoria man sentenced for threatening to kill a federal judge last year
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison last Wednesday for threatening a judge in 2022. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Paul Jordan Klawer, 34, was sentenced to 42 months in prison for threatening a federal judge, followed by three years of supervised release.
Metamora Pool to remain open, needs help to keep it from going under
When it comes to the future of the Metamora Pool, there’s good news, and there’s bad news. The good news is that the pool will open again in 2025. The bad news is that it needs a major overhaul. The pool has been a staple in the Metamora...
Red Lobster to Potentially Close Three Illinois Locations Amid Nationwide Retreat During Bankruptcy Proceedings
As Red Lobster navigates choppy waters in its ongoing bankruptcy saga, court documents reveal that the seafood chain is shuttering a slew of restaurants across the nation, including three eateries in Illinois. As per NBC Chicago, if a judge approves the latest court filing, the state will see the closure of its Geneva and Bourbonnais locations as well as a Peoria establishment. The last days for these restaurants are not set in stone, but Red Lobster is pushing for lease rejections by Aug. 31.
Boot Camp: Manual QB Amare Breedlove ready to lead Rams
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Last year Amare Breedlove was “thrown into the fire.” That’s how Manual coach Dennis Bailey describes it. Breedlove was pressed into action as the starting quarterback in the second week of the 2023 season and had growing pains throughout the year with on-the-job training. A year later, the Rams say he’s […]
See the latest from the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke
On behalf of the staff and residents of ACHR, we offer sincere thanks to our community for their support of last weekend’s Homecoming Weekend benefit. A huge thank you, too, to all those who donated auction items and those who headed up Friday’s fish fry, Saturday’s pancake and sausage breakfast and pulled pork sandwich etc. lunch as well as the bake sale, farmers' market, craft table, and children’s activity area. Also very much appreciated were those who helped set up and clean up as many hands made for lighter work.
Culture. Effort. Attitude. Exploring the mottos that inspire Peoria-area football programs
Play like a champion today. That famous phrase is just an example of the many slogans plastered in football locker rooms, weight rooms and on team merchandise. Peoria-area football programs aren't much different, offering their own unique take on punch words. This is the first of a multi-part series where...
New craft beer festival with over 30 brews coming to Peoria Heights. Here's what to know
It has been five years since the Peoria Jaycees hosted their last International Beer Festival in 2019. Bre Henderson, taproom manager at Bust’d Brewing, said customers have often shared their desire for a craft beer festival to return to central Illinois. “So, now, we're trying to get something restarted...
Volleyball: Rock Falls pulls away to win home opener
ROCK FALLS – After a pair of entertaining sets to open the 2024 volleyball season at Tabor Gym, Rock Falls finally grabbed the momentum and rode it to a 25-19, 15-25, 25-10 victory over Dunlap on Thursday night. The Rockets (1-1) took control of the first set with an...
Labor Day 2024: Here's what to know about the holiday, its history and meaning
The first Monday of September is an unofficial change of seasons. Here's what to know about Labor Day. In the United States and Canada, Labor Day/Labour Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September. What day is Labor Day 2024?. When is Labor Day weekend 2024?. Labor Day weekend...
Carle Health opens two rural clinics in Henry and Spring Valley
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Carle Health will open two internal medicine clinics next month in the Illinois Valley area as part of its commitment to extending access to high-quality healthcare throughout the region, the company said Friday. The clinics, located in Spring Valley and Henry, will offer “exceptional healthcare,”...
Chestnut Health taps CAO from Carle Health
Bloomington, Ill.-based Chestnut Health Systems has appointed Tony Coletta chief administrative officer, effective Oct. 7. Mr. Coletta brings more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, most recently serving as vice president of human resources and talent relations at Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health. He previously held a similar role at Advocate Eureka Hospital and Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Ill.
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