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Findlay Walleye Festival Appears July 26th and 27th
The 36th annual Findlay Walleye Festival appears Friday and Saturday, July 26th and 27th bringing all the kid's activities, musical performances, and of course the walleye sandwiches. Brian Cole, Marketing Manager for Findlay's Walleye Festival is excited for the numerous bands that will be performing throughout the two-day event. The...
‘Pretty surreal’: Mahomet student performs at Carnegie Hall
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — One Champaign County high-schooler is relishing in the performance of a lifetime in New York City. On Saturday night, Isaac Hanson from Mahomet-Seymour High School was one of two alto saxophonists to perform in a 22-member jazz ensemble at Carnegie Hall. The National Youth Orchestra, or NYO, selects the top high […]
Rivian hosts 3rd annual Family and Friends Day at Normal plant
Electric automaker Rivian hosted its third annual Family and Friends Day on Sunday, with attendance at around 6,000 people, and company leaders speaking optimistically about the company's future plans. This year, the employee morale booster comes amid ramped up production at the plant. Vice President of Manufacturing Tim Fallon said...
Illinois just offered 2028 prospect — before he plays a high school game
I’m trying to do a lot of research here on his birthday, because I want to know if he’s potentially the first prospect born in the 2010s to receive an offer from Illinois. Anywho, Illinois reportedly offered 6-foot-6 prospect Cole Kelly on Saturday — before he even plays a high school game.
Man sentenced to 25 years for Illinois cell phone store robberies, including Rockford T-Mobile
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years for carrying out multiple armed robberies at cell phone stores throughout Illinois, including one in Rockford. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Jonathan Byars, 26, along with his co-conspirators, carried out six armed robberies and two attempted robberies in 2019 and 2020, […]
13-year-old arrested for shooting, police chase Friday in south Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 13-year-old boy was arrested Friday after he allegedly fired gunshots in a south Peoria neighborhood and then tried to evade police. According to a weekend incident report from Semone Roth, a spokeswoman with the Peoria Police Department, just before 7:30 p.m., officers with the department responded to the 900 block of West Smith Street regarding a ShotSpotter alert about three fired gunshots just blocks away from John H. Gwynn Jr. Park in south Peoria.
Labor Of Love Looking For Individuals In Need Of Home Repair Help
An annual charity helping seniors and others repair their homes is ready to dish out some more love. United Way of Eastern La Salle County is again accepting applications for their “Labor of Love” program. “Labor of Love” provides essential home repairs for senior, disabled, and veteran homeowners, at no cost. Repairs are provided to homeowners who cannot do the work themselves because of financial or physical limitations.
Streator Police Make Arrests for Battery, Shoplifting, Failing to Appear
On Friday morning, Streator police arrested 20-year-old Zachary Smith on a charge of battery. The arrest was made at his home. Smith was given a notice to appear in an Ottawa courtroom. Later on Friday, 46-year-old Tracy Cockream of Streator was picked up by police for failing to appear in...
Peoria Police investigate shots fired inside Big Al’s
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police are looking into a shots-fired incident that happened inside Big Al’s early Monday morning. Police said they were called to the business just before 3:30 a.m. for a reported fight inside. As they arrived, officers heard gunshots being fired inside the building. At...
The Work Continues To Restore Power Lines Along I-55 Near Channahon
The work continues to get power lines back in order following last Monday’s EF2 tornado in Channahon that knocked out high tension power lines. A helicopter was seen running new power lines over I-55 near Channahon. Intermittent lanes closures occurred on I-55 on Sunday, July 22nd.
Teenage driver arrested after injuring herself, killing another in crash on Springfield Road
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 16-year-old girl was arrested Monday for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving after injuring herself and killing another during a crash in East Peoria. According to an incident report from the East Peoria Police Department Monday morning, the crash...
Massive debt and abuse allegations: Inside the divorce of a Peoria city councilman
The estranged wife of Zach Oyler testified in divorce proceedings that the Peoria city councilman had physically and emotionally abused her during their marriage. Heather Oyler said under oath in Peoria County Court that Zach Oyler had been abusive, echoing accusations she made on her blog earlier this year. She also reiterated a claim that Oyler hid her in their home so she could not be found by investigators while he was being prosecuted in a domestic...
Car Crash Kills Channahon Man On Friday
This is the office of Will County Coroner Laurie H. Summers reporting the death of Michael W. Thrasher a 36 year old Channahon man who was pronounced deceased at 12:10am Friday July 19th, 2024, at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center. Mr. Thrasher was involved in a motor vehicle crash on northbound I-55 near Channahon. The Illinois State Police are investigating the crash. An autopsy was performed on Friday July 19th 2024. Final cause and manner will be determined following Autopsy, Police and Toxicological reports.
Peoria Makers Art Market lets artists show off their work
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — More than a dozen vendors came out for the 2nd Peoria Makers Art Market. At the Friendly Valley Tavern in Peoria, artists showed off all their goods on the outdoor lawn without having to pay a vendor fee. Ranging from jewelry to artwork and woodworking,...
LP to Peoria runners hand $65,000 check to St. Jude Telethon Saturday
Forty-two experienced runners completed the 60 mile trek to Peoria Saturday for the annual St. Jude Run. They started at 5am from St. Bede, ran in fine weather and covered the distance in about eleven hours. Every runner – on average – covers about three miles. Organizer, Kelly Schaefer is a Speech Language Pathologist for Peru schools. She told 103-9 WLPO that running into the Civic Center during the annual telethon means a lot - especially to new runners:
D20 Peru All-Stars roll through State Softball prelims; Face Elmhurst in Monday semi-final
Coach Tara Backes's softball team hasn't seen any serious competition all weekend at the State Tourney in Evergreen Park. Backes told us the 8 – 10 year old All-Stars beat Twin Rivers – in the early game Saturday – 10 – 0. Ekko Baima had a triple and eight out of eleven players provided hits. Quinn Holman pitched three innings and Maeve Brandt pitched one inning in the four inning game.
Central Illinois runners relay to Peoria for children’s hospital
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — People from all across the Midwest laced up their shoes and ran to Peoria last week. The annual event raises money and awareness for the Children’s Hospital. One of 32 groups in Illinois began their leg of the race on Friday in Monticello. They ran relay-style to Peoria, which is home […]
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