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Customers react to sale of Metro Centre
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A new era for the Metro Centre. On Aug. 12, ownership changed hands for $15.2 million, and customers are hopeful for the future of their beloved shopping plaza. “I hope they revitalize it, make it what it was once before,” said Dave Kaiser, a Metro...
How to keep pets safe in a house fire
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The best way to look out for your pets during an emergency is to have a pre-arranged plan on how you would keep your animals safe. The biggest tips are, that if it’s not safe for you in the house, it’s not safe for the pets. Have an emergency kit filled with sturdy leashes, harnesses, carriers, food, water, extra bowls, medication and any recent pictures of the animals in the instance they get lost.
Ducks have sold out a day before the 36th Annual Duck Race
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The ducks have sold out Friday ahead of the 36th annual Duck Race. According to Duck Race’s website, all 35,000 ducks have been sold, which raised an estimated $133,675 to support the Center for Prevention of Abuse. Funds raised by the race will help the center help those who have experienced domestic abuse and human trafficking.
Manual comes back against Central in season opener
This past Friday night, the Manual Crimsons defeated the Central Yellow Jackets 20-13, after trailing Central 13-3 at the end of the first half. This marks the Crimsons’ fifth time in a row winning the series against Central . The Crimson Crazies designated the game USA-themed. First Half. Prior...
TinCaps cough up another late lead in loss to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – Wyatt Hoffman homered and hit an RBI double, but the TinCaps lost to the Peoria Chiefs (Cardinals affiliate), 6-4, Friday night at Dozer Park. Peoria (28-24, 54-63) scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh to erase what was a 4-2 Fort Wayne (17-35, 45-73) lead. Hoffman initially gave the ‘Caps a […]
CI Road Trip: Peoria Irish Fest
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Meteorologist Molly Naslund was at the Peoria Irish Fest Friday for our CI Road Trip. Molly said it was sunny at the Riverfront as visitors enjoyed the vendors and activities. Some of the events visitors can look forward to this weekend include the Highland Games...
Paint a Plow program returns to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Not too many people have snow on their minds right now, but in preparation for those winter months, you can actually paint your very own Peoria snow plow. Peoria Public Works Paint a Plow program is now open for local students and organizations. You send...
PCCEO looking to fill teaching vacancies for its Early Head Start program
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — PCCEO, or Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, is searching for qualified teachers to fill its Early Head Start program, specifically for children from the ages of 3 to 5. The Early Head Start program concentrates on enhancing child development and supports families during the...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Prep sports recap for Aug. 23, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The high school football season in Illinois officially kicks off on Aug. 30. But some teams got a jump start on the season playing ‘Week Zero’ games Friday night. The Illinois High School Association now allows teams to play limited scrimmages against an opponent. Each team is allowed 12 offensive plays […]
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to welcome families to Du Quoin State Fair
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Children family services will soon welcome hundreds of foster parents to celebrate how they are changing the lives of thousands of Illinois youth. DCFS is celebrating its 39th annual foster and adoptive family picnic. This year’s theme is “Be a Child’s...
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