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Meat cutting competition held in Peoria, $25,000 given to winner
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — With $25,000 on the line, 15 regional Illinois and Iowa butchers had to prove they were a cut above the rest. In Peoria on Tuesday, the first round of the Meat Cutting Challenge was held at the Owens Center. The challenge brings in Texas Roadhouse...
Peoria reaches record high temperatures Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — With Tuesday’s blistering heat, not many people were out and about. Some who were brave enough to withstand the high temperatures said this kind of weather is nothing new to them. “We do pools all summer, so we’ve been in the heat since March,”...
Peoria man dies weeks after motorcycle crash, coroner says
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The operator of a motorcycle that crash in mid-July died early Tuesday of his injuries, the Peoria County Coroner’s Office announced. On his Facebook page, Jamie Harwood said 34-year-old Jeremy M. Winders who lived on West Virginia Avenue in Peoria, died at 12:57 a.m. Tuesday “due to significant head and bodily trauma.”
Retired WTVP executive sworn in as city treasurer until 2025 election
PEORIA (25News Now) - A familiar face will assume the role of Peoria’s city treasurer until the 2025 election. The city council Tuesday night unanimously supported Mayor Rita Ali’s choice of Chester “Chet” Tomczyk to replace Stephen Morris, who resigned in May because of professional and personal obligations.
Peoria International Airport to replace air traffic control tower, citing ‘structural issues’
PEORIA (25News Now) - Construction is underway at General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, and within the next two to three years, the site will have a new air traffic tower replacing the one built in 1959. Gene Olson, the director of airports at the Metropolitan Airport Authority of...
Crash closes down eastbound I-74 on the Murray Baker Bridge
PEORIA (25News Now) - Traffic is blocked due to a crash on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 74 on the Murray Baker Bridge, according to a Peoria Police dispatcher. The crash was reported shortly before 1 a.m. No other details were immediately available. This story will be updated. You can...
Peoria Fire Department rescues man from Illinois River
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A man was rescued from the Illinois River on Tuesday morning by members of the Peoria Fire Department. At about 11:40 a.m. firefighters were told that a man was in the river just outside of Detweiller Marina, said Battalion Chief Jeff Hascall. Within minutes, they were on their boat and plucked him out of the river.
Tentative landfill deal could lower rates, save Peoria $1.6 million on waste disposal
A tentative deal is in place between the city of Peoria, Peoria County and GFL Environmental to open a new landfill as the current landfill in use barrels closer to reaching capacity. Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich told the City Council on Tuesday night that a deal with GFL to address the landfill conundrum is close to completion. The agreement would not only see a new landfill built but would also "significantly" lower disposal rates. ...
Varna Fire Department secures grant to purchase exhaust removal system
The Varna Volunteer Fire Company has once again secured a FEMA grant, as the department furthers its mission for members to work in a healthy and safe environment. The department announced that it received a $76,188 grant, through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, to purchase a vehicle exhaust removal system.
What to know about the new $44 million justice center expansion coming to Pekin
A $44 million project to build a nearly 80,000-square foot addition to the Tazewell County Justice Center was approved this month and expected to be completed by 2027. Here is what we know about the project in downtown Pekin: ...
Bus driver cited in accident that injured Peoria first-grade students
The bus driver transporting a group of Peoria Public Schools first-grade students to the Peoria Riverfront Museum when they were involved in a crash Wednesday has been cited by Peoria police for running a red light. Peoria Police Department spokesperson Semone Roth confirmed Monday that the male driver had received a citation for his alleged actions in the crash, which occurred around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday near Carle Health Methodist Hospital. ...
Wes: From ICC Graduate to John Deere Technician of the Year
The most important advice Wes could give young adults is to enjoy whatever career path they choose. He has certainly taken his own advice, as he has been with his employer, Prairie State Tractor, for over 20 years and is still enjoying every aspect of his career. In 2022, Wes...
Ameren Illinois study could help Peoria Public Schools go green
PEORIA (25News Now) - Ameren Illinois is conducting a Carbon-Free Assessment on all public school buildings in its coverage area, and Peoria Public Schools was the first. PPS is the largest school district in Ameren territory, providing electricity to 34 buildings. The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act requires the electrical...
Eureka College says first-year student enrollment hit a record this year
This year's incoming class at Eureka College represents the largest number of freshman (159) enrolled at the private liberal arts school. And nearly half of 242 new students at the Woodford County-based college are both first-generation and low income, the college said in a news release earlier this week. Although...
Join Us (if you dare) for the Halloween Monster Bash!
We’re dying to see you at our Halloween Monster Bash on Saturday, October 26!. SAVE THE DATE and join us if you dare for a night of shaking your boo-tay and having a scary good time. We’re going to light up the dance floor at the Four Points by...
Man identified as person killed in rural Tazewell County crash
The Tazewell County Corner's Office has identified a 90-year-old rural Tremont man as the person killed Saturday in a two-vehicle accident in Green Valley. The collision took place Saturday morning at the intersection of Towerline Road and Toboggan Avenue in rural Green Valley. Elmer Papenhause, 90, was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary autopsy...
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