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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.
Kewanee Soccer Fell to Peoria Christian on August 28th
Kewanee Varsity and JV Soccer fell short at their first game of the season on Wednesday, August 28th, against Peoria Christian. Coach Bermudez said the JV team played very well and is “full of new players that are in love with the sport.” The final score was Kewanee 0 and Peoria Christian 2. The JV team attempted five goals. Gustavo Bermudez had seven saves and stopped a penalty kick. The Varsity team didn’t have a good first half; they were losing 6 to 0. According to Coach Bermudez, coaches talked with the team at the first half break and “corrected some mistakes.” Peoria Christian scored one goal in the second half and won with a 7-0 score. The team attempted three goals, and Dillon Price had 18 saves.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
ARTS ALERTS: The Illinois Art League showing at Time Gallery; “The Hope Chest” and “This Beautiful Mess” showing at Contemporary Art Center, “River of Painted Birds” at Art Guild
The Illinois Art League member exhibition is at the Time Gallery until Sept. 20. “The Hope Chest” by artist Barbie Perry and “This Beautiful Mess” by artist Constance Estep are showing at the Contemporary Art Center until Oct. 18. From now through Sept. 26, Hot Ciao XI...
Matthew R. Trew
Matthew R. Trew, 39, of Morton, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on November 16, 1984, in Peoria, to Robert and Cynthia (Tallyn) Trew. Surviving are his parents, Robert and Cyndi Trew of Morton; siblings, Carissa (Reid) Emerson of...
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. ...
Man seriously injured in shooting overnight in downtown Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – A man was shot outside the Neon Bison bar in downtown Peoria early Friday morning. Peoria Police Spokesperson Semone Roth says officers were called to the 500 block of Main Street just after 2:30 a.m. on reports of someone being shot, finding a man with an apparent gunshot wound to the face.
Stephen J. Forret
Stephen J. Forret, 60, of Morton, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on June 11, 1964, in DeWitt, IA, to Jim and Velma (Smith) Forret. Stephen married Anne...
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. ...
Growing Popularity Of Band At Fieldcrest Leads To Ask For Instrument Donations
The home of the Knights needs musical instruments. Folks with the Fieldcrest Middle School Music Department say they need your help. Specifically, they're looking for musical instruments in good working order to help with their growing band numbers. Instruments high on the list of need include: flute; clarinet; saxophone; trumpet;...
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