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Village of Roanoke celebrating 150 years
ROANOKE, Ill. (WMBD) – This weekend the Village of Roanoke is celebrating 150 years in the community. The festivities kick off on Friday and run until Saturday evening. They have several events for people to participate in. Their 5K run begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday followed by a...
Kalmer Crushes Grand Slam in 8-4 Victory Topping Peoria
South Bend, IN - The solid week for the South Bend Cubs against the St. Louis Cardinal affiliate Peoria Chiefs continues, after a dominating 8-4 victory on Friday night. South Bend has now won three of the first four this week, and received a five-RBI game from Brian Kalmer, which included a grand slam in the 4th inning.
Mother-daughter duo released after being charged for maltreating pet
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Two north Peoria residents were allowed to remain free on pretrial release as long as they don’t own or live with any animals while their animal cruelty cases are pending. Makayah Roland, 18, and her mother, Kayla Roland, 36, appeared in Peoria County Circuit...
Peoria soccer fans turn up for championship games
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Friday night has been historic for Peoria City, the area’s pre-professional soccer team. After winning two playoff games last weekend Peoria had more playoff action. Fans gathered from across the country at Shea Stadium for the two USL league championship games. Earlier this afternoon...
Pekin bans sleeping on public property in action impacting the homeless
PEKIN (25News Now) - People experiencing homelessness in Pekin must find another place to stay in the coming months. On Monday, the city council passed an ordinance that prohibits camping on public property and leaving personal items out to see. The enactment of this ordinance follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s...
Prom party shooting suspect arrested in connection to death of Peoria High basketball star
An 18-year-old male was arrested Thursday in connection with the fatal shooting of former Peoria High School basketball player MikeQuese Taylor. Officers responded to the Peoria County Jail on Thursday and arrested Korion B. Hopkins on the preliminary charge of first-degree murder, according to the Peoria Police Department. He is the second person arrested in connection with the case. ...
Peoria City Soccer in national final four after claiming Central Conference championship
PEORIA, Ill. – Luke Persenico now owns, as of Friday night, the most significant goal in the history of Peoria City Soccer. His 62nd minute winner gave the Carp a 1-0 win over Flint City at Shea Stadium in the USL 2 Central Conference Championship game. “I can’t be...
25 Sports Friday- July 26, 2024- Detweiller at Dark plus Peoria City advance to Final Four
PEORIA (25News Now) - Thousands of runners challenge Peoria’s famed Detweiller cross country course--this time at night! Plus, Peoria City edges Flint City 1-0 in USL 2 playoff action. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our...
Second person charged in April homicide of junior college basketball player from Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – A second person has been arrested in connection to the April homicide of a junior college basketball player that was back home in Peoria. Peoria Police say 18-year-old Korion Hopkins was arrested Thursday for First Degree Murder in connection to the incident. The incident occurred the...
Metamora senior linebacker commits to play football at Western Illinois
PEORIA — Metamora linebacker Cam Nickel has a final prep season ahead of him, but he also knows where he'll play college football in the future. Nickel verbally committed to Western Illinois on Friday night. ...
Flint City fans hold watch party at Luigi's, Bucks fall to Peoria
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Flint City fans held a watch party at Luigi’s as the Bucks met up with Peoria in a Central Conference Championship showdown. Flint City was looking to win their third straight but the Bucks would fall to Peoria, 1-0.
Timing out this weekend’s rain chances
PEORIA (25News Now) - It’ll be a quiet night and a calm start to the weekend, although we will see more clouds return to Central Illinois tomorrow afternoon and evening. Lows in the morning will be near or just below 60 with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Showers will be possible tomorrow night, especially after midnight, and these will continue periodically throughout Sunday morning. Additional scattered showers and storms will be possible Sunday afternoon with more storms on Monday.
Peoria Heights cafe will open unique second location in Downtown Peoria
Cafe Santa Rosa will open a second location, adding a Downtown Peoria spot to its existing store in Peoria Heights, the business announced Thursday. The second Cafe Santa Rosa will hold a grand opening event Tuesday, July 30, for the new store inside Distillery Labs at 201 SW Adams Street, Peoria. The new...
CI Road Trip: Hooked on Fishing
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates is at Hooked on Fishing in East Peoria Friday for our CI Road Trip. Executive Director of Hooked on Fishing Adam Singley said they are a non-profit that provides free fishing opportunities to youth, seniors, veterans and special needs groups.
Dunlap girls soccer hosts annual alumni game to raise money for Tessa Sutton Foundation
DUNLAP, Illinois (WMBD) – Dunlap girls soccer welcomed back several former players Friday evening as they also raised money for a good cause with their annual alumni game. Participants brought entrance fees along with coach Peter Cenek selling old game jerseys. All proceeds go toward the Tessa Sutton Foundation, named for the late Dunlap player who passed away from cancer in 2023.
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