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One of Peoria's most popular pizza restaurants takes a break for annual vacation
PEORIA – It is vacation season — even for businesses — and Agatucci’s is the latest local restaurant to pause operations. On July 22, the establishment announced it will be closed through Aug. 13 for vacation. The longtime Peoria restaurant, situated at 2607 N. University St., plans to resume operations at 5 p.m....
Downtown Peoria apartment building opens its doors
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria’s Downtown Development Corporation held a ceremonial ribbon cutting Wednesday for a historic building being converted into apartments at Adams and Oak. The building dates back to 1914. It was purchased by Baldovin Development Company in 2019. The company announced the renovations in 2020. Four...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Whitney’s Walk brings focus to suicide prevention and awareness
BRIMFIELD, Ill. – Help is available to people who have entered a dark moment in their life is among the message provided through Whitney’s Walk. The 21st annual Whitney’s Walk for Suicide Prevention and Awareness stepped off Saturday at Jubilee State Park, The event consists of a 5k timed run and a 5k walk.
Tanners Orchard opening on Monday
SPEER, Ill. (WMBD) — Tanners Orchard is gearing up for their 77th season starting on July 29. According to a news release from 309 Marketing, guests can expect returning activities including wagon rides, apple picking, corn mazes, and shopping for freshly baked treats at the Apple Bin Bakery. “We...
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.
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.
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...
Washington celebrates being Illinois’ 30th dementia-friendly community
WASHINGTON (25News Now) - A kick-off event in Washington celebrated the city becoming the 30th dementia-friendly community in Illinois. The event was held at Crossroads Global Methodist Church, located at 1420 N Main Street from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The city is working with Dementia Friendly America, the Alzheimer’s...
South Bend Falls 5-3 in Back-and-Forth Classic
South Bend, IN - The South Bend Cubs have set a new single game attendance record at Four Winds Field. July 25 will always be remembered as the day 8,169 fans packed the ballpark, leaving a lasting impression before the stadium renovation set to take place after the season. In a neck-and-neck battle, the Peoria Chiefs rallied late and defeated the South Bend Cubs by a final of 5-3.
Woman and two boys caught with handguns early Wednesday in Central Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Three people, including two teenagers, were arrested early Wednesday morning on weapons charges, the Peoria police reported. All three — Wenoke E. March. 32, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy — were arrested on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. The two boys were taken to the Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center while March was taken to the county jail.
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