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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...
Many Spot Bizarre Daytime Meteors Exploding Over Illinois & Iowa
You will sometimes see a meteor burn up in the atmosphere over Illinois and Iowa, but you'll rarely see them during the daytime which is exactly what happened early Friday morning. The American Meteor Society documented this widely-seen meteor or meteors that appeared at approximately 6:13am Friday morning over Illinois,...
Baker behind Carl’s donuts dies
PEORIA (25News Now) - A longtime East Peoria city staffer and baking legend has passed away. Dave Armstrong of Carl’s Bakery and Restaurant at 819 Camp Street passed away last Sunday at the age of 76. But his donuts - and other foods - will continue to make people...
Iowa Football Opponent Preview: Illinois State Redbirds
The wait is finally over. College football will soon be back in Iowa City. The 25th-ranked Hawkeyes will take the field on Saturday for their season opener against the Illinois State Redbirds, but it will be without head coach Kirk Ferentz who is suspended for one game due to a 2022 recruiting violation. This will […] The post Iowa Football Opponent Preview: Illinois State Redbirds appeared first on On3.
Hot Diggity Dog, Wienermobile spotted in Bloomington-Normal
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was spotted at different Jewel-Osco’s in the twin cities. The Wienermobile was designed by Oscar Mayer’s nephew Carl Mayer in 1936. Now there are six Wienermobiles traveling across the U.S. year-round. People took turns taking pictures with the popular...
West Nile Virus Detected in Morris
Mosquitoes in Morris, Illinois, have tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Grundy County Health Department reports. These are the first positive cases in the county this year, with mosquitoes collected in mid-August. As summer ends, residents are urged to continue precautions against mosquito-borne viruses. Recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities...
Central Illinois Heat Alert: Peoria, Galesburg to Reach 111° Heat Index
Peoria, IL – Central Illinois is gearing up for extreme heat through next week, with temperatures peaking on Tuesday. Peoria and Galesburg could see a heat index of up to 111°, making it one of the hottest days of the year. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Lincoln,...
A warm weekend and even hotter work week
PEORIA (25News Now) - Summertime heat and humidity returns and will continue through the work week. However, late tonight into Sunday morning there is a chance for non-severe showers and storms, especially near and west of the Illinois river. This will bring the potential for heavy rainfall. Otherwise, the warm...
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. ...
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