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1 dead after officer-involved shooting in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police confirmed a man was killed during an officer-involved shooting on Sherman Avenue Sunday afternoon. Police said the man, 46-year-old Donald Wilson, died after he reportedly swung a digging shovel at officers, prompting one officer to shoot his firearm and two others to fire their tasers.
Dozens of runners pay tribute to former Richwoods High School Student for St. Jude
PEORIA (25News Now)—Hundreds of runners are coming together today to continue St. Jude’s life-saving mission through the St. Jude Runs. The Richwoods to Peoria runners are running around 30 miles today, with a goal of raising $37,000. There are 37 runners this year, and each runner is responsible for $1,000 in fundraising efforts.
Today is National Ice Cream Day!
CHAMPAIGN, IL – (Chambana Today) – Trying to beat the heat? Thankfully July 21 is National Ice Cream Day! A number of places will have promotions for ice cream!. Dairy Queen will be offering a free Dilly Bar with any purchase customers place on the DQ app. Cold...
Brad Underwood changed everything — except himself — to transform Illinois
We’re a little more than 100 days away from the newest edition of Illinois men’s basketball taking the floor for a regular season game. Brad Underwood is entering his eighth year at the helm. With the Illini not only getting to the vaunted Second Weekend last year —...
Police: Man died from gunshot wound in East Moline
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Police are investigating after a man died from a gunshot wound. Police said the incident is isolated with no ongoing threat to the public, after preliminary investigations. East Moline police responded at 6:32 a.m. Sunday to a report of an unknown problem in the 200...
Former Illinois Basketball Commit Announces New Destination
Former Illinois Basketball commit Jeremiah Fears announced on his social media that he is committing to the University of Oklahoma. Fears reopened his recruitment earlier in the month of July after buzz grew that he wanted to reclassify into the class of 2024. That will now be the case as Fears will enter the class of 2024 and suit up for the Oklahoma Sooners during the 2024-2025 season. In the class of 2025 per 247sports, Fears is the No. 32 prospect and sixth ranked combo guard.
Soul of the City, Rock Island, seeks vendors, parade entries
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) will host its annual Soul of the City. on Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17, according to a news release. Soul of the City is a community event celebrating culture and diversity, as well as strength in. neighborhoods and families....
Barbers with Books: Back after a pause during peak of the pandemic
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now)—A program to encourage kids to read more books returned this summer. Barbers with Books allows kids to get a free haircut if they read to their barber during their appointment. According to the National Literacy Institute, 40% of students nationwide cannot read at a basic level.
“I couldn’t pass it up”: TBT reunion just the beginning for Morgan and Ferrell
Juwan Morgan is one of the bridges on Assembly Ball, the IU basketball TBT alumni team. He played as a freshman on the 2016 Big Ten title team that featured Assembly Ball teammates Yogi Ferrell and Troy Williams. And Morgan also played with Assembly Ball teammates Race Thompson and Devonte...
Illinois teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan looks to shine at Miss Amazing Summit
The Miss Amazing National Summit in Rosemont highlights women with disabilities, including Illinois Teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan, who has raised over 7,200 items for food pantries and uses her platform to inspire and help others.
Are Jails in Illinois using Torture Methods on Inmates?
According to a report, there is something that jails use every day in Illinois that experts say is considered "torture" what exactly is it? And should the Land of Lincoln stop using these devices ASAP?. According to an article from Illinoisansweres.org, the United Nations now considers restraint chairs a form...
1 shot, injured in Normal shooting near Trader's Circle
1 shot, injured in Normal shooting near Trader's Circle.
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