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Pekin expands 'economic growth' with $14 million land purchase
The Pekin City Council recently weighed the merits of an investment in future growth against the need to fund current projects. The scales tipped in favor of investing in future growth when the council voted 4-3 on July 22 to authorize the $14 million purchase of the 1,000-acre Lutticken Farm property, to be...
Watch DGPT Pros at an Urban Course Ace Race!
Coming up next week ahead of the 2024 Ledgestone Open presented by GRIPeq, disc golf fans will get a chance to take part in and watch one of the most unique exhibition events on Tour this year!. Choose Greater Peoria’s Downtown Disc Golf Experience (July 30th, 2024) Come play...
Peoria County looks to write off remaining $1.4 million in Heddington Oaks debt
Peoria County is moving to finally close the books on the Heddington Oaks nursing home. The West Peoria facility closed nearly four years ago, but the county is still owed some $1.4 million in outstanding debts. Heather McCord is the county's chief financial officer. "We've had a lot of different...
Two in custody for April ‘post prom’ party shooting in Chillicothe
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Two people, a 16-year-old and a man already in custody on another weapons offense, now face new charges for a shooting that occurred in April at a post-prom party in Chillicothe. Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins said the boy and Korion B. Hopkins, 18, were...
Illinois quick hits: More layoffs announced; suspects sentenced for stealing mail
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...
Pekin babysitter remains in custody until trial; accused of killing infant
PEKIN – A judge on Thursday morning ordered a Pekin woman to remain in custody until the outcome of allegations that she suffocated a 10-month-old baby under her care earlier this month. Tazewell County Judge Derek Asbury said he found “clear and convincing evidence” that Makenna Rhodes, the 21-year-old...
Adult, teens arrested in Peoria after guns found
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police arrested a woman and two teenagers who they say were illegally displaying handguns early Wednesday morning. According to police, 32-year-old Wenoke E. March is in the Peoria County Jail and is facing charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault. Additionally,...
Kitchen fire in South Peoria deemed accidental
PEORIA, Ill. – No one was injured after a house fire in South Peoria Friday afternoon. Peoria Fire says crews responded at around noon to Butler and South Western, finding black smoke coming from the front door of the one-and-a-half story house. The homeowner had told firefighters their dog...
As a child, Peoria City's soccer coach fled a civil war. Now he helps his native country
PEORIA — Mike Paye fled Liberia as a child, but he has never really left his native country behind. The head coach of the Peoria City soccer team has built the Paye Foundation, through which he gathers clothing and other items and ships them back to the country in West Africa, sandwiched between...
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.
What to watch for at the 2024 SC2 Peoria TT motorcycle races at PMC Park
The annual World Famous 2024 SC2 Peoria TT races are scheduled for Sunday at the iconic Peoria Motorcycle Club. This is the 78th edition of the race, which is part of the American Flat Track motorcycle racing series. Where are the Peoria TT races? The annual races are set for Peoria Motorcycle Club Race...
Detweiller at Dark 2024: All the winners from the unique annual cross county races
More than 2,000 people ran in the 2024 version of Detweiller at Dark, one of the area's most unique races, held under the lights Friday night on the historic cross country course at Detweiller Park in Peoria. The event included a kids 1,200-meter fun run and six official races, including male and female...
NWS confirms 2 more tornadoes from the July 15th derecho
A continuous review of satellite and radar data has identified 2 more tornado tracks from the derecho resulting in 9 tornadoes that night. One tornado occurred southwest of Cazenovia in Woodford County.
New playground in Peoria is nearing completion
The new playground at Glen Oak Park is nearing completion. Public use of the new Tricentennial Playground at Glen Oak Park will likely begin in mid-August or later that month, according to Emily Cahill, Peoria Park District executive director. ...
The cost of credit: Peoria restaurants pass swipe fees on to customers as costs rise
Carol Hopkins knows the last few years have been difficult for small, local restaurants. As businesses struggle with staffing and rising operational costs, the Woodford County resident said she is “glad they’re able to stay open.” ...
Pekin babysitter charged with murder ordered held
PEKIN (25News Now) - A Pekin babysitter will be held in the jail during her murder trial. Associate Judge Derek Asbury believes 21-year-old Makenna Rhodes could still be a threat. If she were at home, Rhodes’ family could still bring her three-month old baby to breastfeed. Asbury also believes...
Big Lots closing up to 40 stores across the US—including these 3 Illinois locations
We now know which locations Big Lots will be closing across Illinois. Big Lots, the Ohio-based retail discount chain announced on July 10 the company’s plans to close up to 40 locations across the country this year, due to financial challenges the brand is facing in a post-Covid market. More: 'Supporting the community...
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