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Push for natural gas detectors grows in Illinois a year after Oak Park explosion
OAK PARK, Ill. - A year has passed since a massive explosion in Oak Park leveled an apartment building, claiming the life of one man and displacing 12 residents. In response, there is a growing push to install natural gas detectors in every home across Illinois. Proponents argue that the...
Operation Song veterans tribute Wednesday, July 24 at St. John's
CLINTON — The Battle Cross Crusaders will host an Operation Song veterans salute on Wednesday, July 24 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clinton. The event will honor local veterans who recently participated in a project to translate their military service stories into songs. A group of veterans,...
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, […]
MOUNT DESERT, SOUTHWEST HARBOR, TREMONT, AND TRENTON TOWN GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Planning Board Meeting (Site Walk) Volunteers Needed for the Following Positions in Southwest Harbor:. Anyone interested in filling these positions is encouraged to attend upcoming meetings & complete a volunteer application. Regular meeting schedule (meetings held at the Town Office unless otherwise noted). Calendar is here. Select Board: 2nd &...
Man charged with sexually assaulting teen in Normal while armed with knife
NORMAL (25News Now) - A 23-year-old man is in the McLean County jail accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl while he was armed with a knife in Normal last year. The alleged assault happened in June of last year in the 1500 block of East College. Normal Police arrested Steve Acosta earlier this month.
Succession committee idea tabled at Peoria Public Schools’ board meeting
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A committee that would ensure a plan of action if an emergency were to occur was tabled for future consideration at Monday’s Peoria Public Schools’ Board of Education meeting. The committee idea faced criticism from the Peoria Federation of Teachers, and President Jeff...
WATCH: Wienermobile Wipes Out on Illinois Expressway
The oversized hot dog on wheels was involved in an accident Monday morning which shut down traffic on an Illinois expressway for hours. Did you know that at any given moment there are six different official Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles that roam the country? As an avid "Frank-Fanatic" I closely monitor the Wienermobile's whereabouts.
7 juveniles injured after early Monday crash: Peoria Co. Sheriff
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Seven juveniles were injured early Monday morning after the SUV they were traveling in had an “electrical malfunction.” According to Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins, deputies responded to a single vehicle crash at about 2:40 a.m. The crash, notified to deputies by an iPhone collision alert, occurred in the 11800 block […]
Autopsy results released in Peoria’s officer-involved shooting
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria County Coroner has released autopsy results of the man killed during an officer-involved shooting in Peoria Sunday. According to the autopsy, 46-year-old Donald Wilson suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest and suffered immediate loss of his intravascular blood volume. Wilson died instantly.
Neighborhood House youth program is growing goods for the community
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Kids from the Neighborhood House have planted a garden and are feeding the community. The Neighborhood House in Peoria received a $982 grant from the Pilot Club of Peoria. That money will go towards funding the youth program’s community garden project. The youth group...
Man injured in Sunday shooting on Hurlbert
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Police Department is investigating after a man was injured after a shooting near Hurlburt Street and MacArthur Highway on Sunday. According to Peoria Police Spokeswoman Semone Roth, officers were responding to a 12-round shot spotter in the area when they learned a 25-year-old man with injuries was being transported to a local hospital.
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Wisconsin Alliant Energy workers return home after helping with Illinois tornado cleanup efforts
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dozens of Alliant Energy workers from Wisconsin returned home this weekend after helping with tornado cleanup efforts in Illinois, the energy company reported on Monday. After 25 confirmed tornadoes touched down in Chicago and surrounding areas last week, ComEd, an energy company serving northern Illinois, requested...
Illinois DOT begins work on I-80 bridge on Monday
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation began working on the I-80 bridge over the Rock River on Monday, July 22. According to IDOT officials, crews are patching the bridge deck. While work is ongoing, one eastbound lane will be closed. The project is expected to...
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