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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...
Medical waste scattered through Knoxville in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Public Works had their hands full Friday afternoon when trash from a medical facility was sprinkled throughout Knoxville Avenue. According to Peoria Public Works spokesperson Nick McMillion, at about noon, the department started receiving calls about the trash dispersed on Knoxville between War Memorial and Nebraska.
Everybody’s Got A Story Tackles New Series During Football Season
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — WMBD’s Thomas Garverick series called “Everybody’s Got A Story” that airs weekly on “WMBD Sunday Morning” will be pivoting to the gridiron for the next couple of months. Thomas was recently announced as the host of WYZZ’s new pre-game...
Bradley basketball draws first opponent in Myrtle Beach Invite. See the bracket, schedule
PEORIA — The Bradley basketball team last week announced its full nonconference schedule and last month said it would be part of the Myrtle Beach Invitational. On Thursday, we learned who the Braves will play first. ...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
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...
New Law Lets Illinois Parents Roll Over Unused College Money to IRA’s
Illinois parents can now roll over leftover funds from their Bright Start and Bright Directions 529 College Savings Accounts into a Roth IRA, thanks to a new law signed by Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Expanded Options for College Savings. This law will provide families with an additional option for managing any...
East Peoria police: A man was threatening to jump off a bridge. Officers talked him out of it
Editor's note: If you are experiencing depression or thoughts of suicide, help is available. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. East Peoria police officers were dispatched to the Cedar Street Bridge after receiving a report of someone sitting on the edge of the bridge late Saturday night. The 19-year-old man moved to...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
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'.
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