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B-N groups offer free course to address racial disparities in swim safety access
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA and the American Red Cross are teaming up to introduce a new program to provide free swimming lessons and water safety training for children. The collaborative effort seeks to equip children with essential skills to ensure their safety in and around water. B.J. Wilken, Bloomington-Normal YMCA CEO,...
Local Officials Hopeful for Federal Funding for Site of Former Quaker Oats Plant
DANVILLE — Last month, Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. said local officials have been working with U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth to include $1. million for the city in an appropriations bill for help with the former Quaker Oats site for potential redevelopment. Vermilion Advantage President and CEO Mike Marron...
Champaign Farmers Market adjusts to location change
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Farmers Market is adjusting to new changes. On Tuesdays, they’ll be sharing the space with construction crews as they work on the downtown plaza. The vendors are still in the same parking lot, only closer to the Orpheum. Farmers Market managers said this new move has been helping them […]
Everyday Hero: Doctor saved by son during marathon heart attack
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before the race. “I had this impression […]
Champaign Co. Fair kicks off with a blast from the past
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Fair is underway and with it, officials have brought back a “blast from the past” for fairgoers. The rodeo is back. It’s been about seven years since they’ve had the pro rodeo hit the dirt, kicking off Thursday night. Board members said they hope this event will bring […]
Wilmington Road Closure: Route 53 Shut Down After Utility Pole Incident
Wilmington, IL – Route 53 is currently closed Sunday afternoon for both northbound and southbound traffic between Coal City Road and Stripmine Road due to an accident that resulted in a downed utility pole. According to the Wilmington Police Department, the accident occurred earlier today, causing significant disruption to...
Pride Fest returns to Peoria’s Riverfront
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — River City Pride Fest is back for their third year on Peoria’s riverfront. This year’s fest featured two entertainment stages, four drag shows, more than 100 vendors, community resources and a kids zone. It’s billed as their largest pride fest yet. The fest...
Peoria City Soccer wins first playoff game
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The Carp have their first ever postseason victory. Peoria City got a pair of second half goals and goal keeper Samy Slimi kept visiting Thunder Bay off the scoreboard in a 2-0 win in the opening round of the USL2 playoffs at Shea Stadium on Friday. Jose Gomez Ortiz scored off […]
Morton girl honored at Peoria Chiefs game
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) – Jayci Arganbright threw out the first pitch at Friday’s “Strike Out Stroke Event” at the Peoria Chiefs game. The 19-year-old Morton native suffered a stroke just five months ago. She was in complete shock when it happened. “It’s just really scary because...
Illinois Traffic Alert: I-55 Closures Sunday for Tornado Damage Repairs
Channahon, IL – I-55 will face intermittent closures today for ComEd repairs following damage from an EF-2 tornado on July 15. The closures, impacting both directions, aim to facilitate repairs to high-tension power lines over the interstate. According to the Channahon Police Department, I-55 will experience stops of approximately...
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Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
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