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State studies Bloomington-Normal to Peoria express bus
The Illinois Department of Transportation has received a $1.2 million federal grant to study the feasibility of operating bus service between Bloomington-Normal and Peoria along the Interstate 74 corridor. This is part of IDOT’s broader effort to improve intercity service in Illinois, including bus service. There is already a private...
Man arrested with stolen, disassembled rifle in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police said the driver of a vehicle was arrested after allegedly having a stolen and disassembled rifle in his vehicle. Ronnie Winfield Jr., 42, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of a stolen firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and possession of a firearm without a valid FOID.
Two men arrested after shooting, stand-off outside Bloomington apartment Thursday afternoon
BLOOMINGTON – Officers with the Bloomington Police Department arrested two men Thursday afternoon for their involvement in a reported shooting that resulted in a stand-off outside a local apartment complex on Morris Avenue. According to a Friday press release from Bryce Janssen, a public information officer with Bloomington police,...
Another child harmed while in Pekin babysitter’s care, prosecutor says
PEKIN (25News Now) - A Pekin babysitter accused of suffocating a 10-month-old baby is trying to persuade a judge to release her before trial even though prosecutors intend to show another child suffered injuries in her care. Tazewell County Associate Judge Derek Asbury said he’ll decide Thursday whether to release...
25 Sports Thursday- July 25, 2024- Peoria City playoff preview plus Illini Elite prep volleyball
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria City is a confident team going into their home national quarterfinals showdown with Flint City. Peoria City kicks off at 7:30 p Friday night at Shea Stadium. Plus highlights from the Illini Elite Prep Volleyball League featuring Normal Community, Normal West, Morton, El Paso-Gridley and Tri-Valley.
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...
Blaine Street to Close Monday, July 29, for CSO Control Project Year 3
Beginning at 7 am on Monday, July 29, S Blaine Street will be closed to through traffic between W Widenham Street and W Kettelle Street. The closure is necessary for Combined Sewer Overflow Control Project Year 3 work and is expected to last four months, weather permitting. Access to Elise...
Peoria man identified as person killed in early-morning shooting
The Peoria County Coroner's Office has identified the man who died in a shooting early Tuesday morning in Peoria. Quinterius Evans, 31, of Peoria suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body and died instantly after he was shot in the 2500 block of W. Garden Street, Coroner Jamie Harwood said. Police responded to a...
Wife recalls fateful night her husband died in motorcycle crash
There were many things that attracted Heydi Smith to her husband, Jacob Smith: his kindness, his parenting skills and his sense of humor. But one thing that stuck with her, interestingly enough, was how often she would get annoyed by his humor. "He would do anything to make anybody laugh," Heydi said. "It...
Victim from Tuesday morning’s homicide in Peoria identified
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria County Coroner has identified a 31-year-old man killed early Tuesday morning when 20 shots were fired on Peoria’s southside. Coroner Jamie Harwood says the victim, Quinterius Evans of Peoria, died after being shot near the intersection of W. Garden and S. Griswold. Harwood...
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...
Out and About in Greater Peoria: Parking Lot Party, Fiesta En El Rio and Killer Queen
Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of July 26- July 28, 2023, curated by WCBU's Camryn Cutinello. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday. Shop:...
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