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Fifth clue is released in the Marigold Medallion Hunt
Five clues in the annual Pekin Marigold Festival Marigold Medallion Hunt have been released. The finder of the medallion will win $1,500, courtesy of Jimmy John's. The sixth clue from longtime clue master Gary Gillis will be released at 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Another clue will be released at 6:30 a.m. Monday if the medallion hasn't been found.
Prep football recap for Aug. 30, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The first night of the high school football season gave a couple of new coaches their first varsity wins. Peoria High’s Aaron Montgomery won his first game as the Lions beat Champaign Centennial, 56-21. And East Peoria’s Sam Durley won his debut, 28-26, over Springfield Southeast. Scott Godfrey won his first […]
IDOT expects to fully reopen I-74 rest area in the next few months
An Illinois Department of Transportation spokesperson says the Mackinaw Dells rest area on eastbound Interstate 74 is expected to reopen fully in November. Repairs are ongoing at an Interstate 74 rest area between Peoria and Bloomington-Normal that’s been closed for more than a year, but a full reopening isn’t expected for a few months.
Petraeus touts book release during Peoria visit
During what was billed as a fireside chat followed by a book signing, former CIA director and retired U.S. Army General David Petraeus kept a large Peoria-area audience in rapt attention with tales of international conflict and his leadership roles during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Patraeus, now 71 and chairman of his own KKR Institute, also offered his opinion on current wars in Israel and Gaza, Ukraine and elsewhere during his Aug. 19 appearance at the Par-a-Dice Hotel and Conference Center.
PBL football wins 40-13 in season opener over Chillicothe IVC; Boyd-Meents sets school record
PAXTON – Depending on who was making a prediction, the outcome may or may not have come as a surprise. For the fourth consecutive year, the Paxton-Buckley-Loda varsity football team exited the first week of the season with a win over Chillicothe Illinois Valley Central. According to PBL senior...
Illinois high school football recap: Peoria-area highlights from IHSA Week 1
We had dramatic finishes, late finishes and so much more in Week 1 of the Illinois high school football season. Here is the Journal Star preps experience for Week 1, your one-stop shop as we look around the Peoria-area football landscape to open the 2024 high school season: ...
DePaul Wins Second Match in Three Sets
Peoria, Ill. – DePaul volleyball defeated St. Thomas, 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-21), Saturday afternoon, earning a sweep in their second game of the season. The outing was a strong defensive showing for the Blue Demons (2-0), with four players recording double-figure digs. Senior libero Rachel Krasowski contributed a team-high 25 digs, while sophomore Nora Mannion added 14 of her own.
Solar farm proposed for Morton denied by Tazewell County Board
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — In a 10-8 vote, a solar farm proposed to be built in Morton was denied. In the Tazewell County Board’s meeting Wednesday, the special use request by Unsicker Solar was denied by the board. One part of the decision was with the high amount...
Peoria mom of infant who died from drug overdose pleads not guilty
PEORIA (25News Now) - The mother of a nine-month-old baby who died after he chewed on a drug-laced bag pleaded not guilty to child endangerment charges Thursday. The Peoria County Circuit Court confirmed the not guilty plea from 19-year-old Zenai Wolford in the case. She faces one count of endangering the life of a child and was ordered to stay in jail as she awaits her trial.
Agreement reached to bring $1.3M ice plant to Peoria Civic Center
A new ice plant is officially coming to the Peoria Civic Center to replace Carver Arena’s current outdated system. The Civic Center Authority Board on Thursday approved a $1.3 million proposal from Cimco to buy the CO2 ice plant, along with pumps, an ice rink controller, gas cooler and starter panel.
Peoria, IL – Driver Dead, One Injured in Semi Accident at US 24 & East Rd
Peoria, IL (August 31, 2024) – The driver of a semi was killed in a crash in Chatsworth on Friday morning, while the driver of a pickup vehicle was injured. According to the Illinois State Police, the collision occurred at approximately 3:05 a.m. at the intersection of 3350 East Road and U.S. Route 24. Officers say the semi was involved in a crash with a pickup truck at the intersection, causing it to drive off the roadway, overturn, and catch fire.
Mike Miller Auto Park changes ownership to Minneapolis-based organization
PEORIA (25News Now) - After almost two decades as a local owner in the auto business, Mike Miller has sold his Peoria car dealerships. Mike Miller Auto Park has been sold to Morrie’s Auto Group, an organization with 31 dealerships in the Midwest. Miller said this doesn’t mean he’s...
25 Sports Football Friday Week 1 - Small School Highlights
(25News Now) - It’s finally here. Week 1 of the 2024 High School Football season kicked off tonight with small schools from all over the area looking to start their journeys to Hancock Stadium. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News...
Weber surpasses 1,000 career digs as USI sweeps Bradley, 3-0
PEORIA, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (2-1) left the CEFCU Invitational in Peoria, Illinois with a dominating victory (25-23, 25-22, 25-17) against Bradley University needing only three sets, 3-0. Senior outside hitter Abby Weber (Fishers, Indiana) joined a special club, surpassing 1,000 career digs. A strong start...
Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Central Illinois Residents After 27 Malnourished Dogs Rescued from Home
Peoria, IL – Two Peoria residents face serious charges after police discovered 27 malnourished dogs in their home on Thursday. According to Peoria police reports, officers responded to a welfare check on the 2800 block of West Meidroth at approximately 8:47 a.m. Police reportedly discovered the dogs living in...
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