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Legendary local coach Rodney Blue passes away
He was known as “Coach Blue” to many, and a hall-of-fame athlete to others. Longtime local coach Rodney Blue, Senior has passed away at the age of 66. He reportedly had been battling illness until Tuesday, and as a testament to the love players and residents had for him, was the subject of a parade near his home prior to his passing.
The 95-5, G-L-O Listener Appreciation Bash Is This Friday With Decade Of Decadence At CEFCU Center Stage!
“95-5, G-L-O FANS…..IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE SUMMER ON THE PEORIA RIVERFRONT’S CEFCU CENTER STAGE….FOR OUR 95-5, G-L-O LISTENER APPRECIATION PARTY, THIS FRIDAY JULY 12TH WITH THE 95-5, G-L-O HOUSE BAND, DECADE OF DECADENCE! YOU LOVE THE 80’S ROCK??? YEAH, WE DO TOO! COME OUT AND LET’S ROCK….AS DECADE OF DECADENCE CRANKS OUT ALL OF THE VAN HALEN, MOTLEY CRUE, DEF LEPPARD AND OZZY YOU CAN HANDLE….PLUS WE WILL BE PUMPING OUT OUR NEW 95-5, G-L-O SUMMER SWAG…..GATES AT 7PM, SHOW AT 8PM…BIG THANKS TO THE PEORIA PARK DISTRICT…..GET TICKETS AND DETAILS AT D-O-D-ROCKS-DOT-COM….SEE YOU ON THE RIVERFRONT…..WE ARE, 95-5, G-L-O, PEORIA’S ONLY CLASSIC ROCK STATION!”
Man arrived at family member’s home ‘because he planned to steal marljuana in the victims’ possession’ only to start beating his uncIe and uncIe’s friends to death; sentenced
Chicago, IL – According to the court documents, the 22-year-old defendant, later identified as CIoanger, was sentenced to life behind bars for his role in the death of his family member, 67-year-old CordeII, and CordeII’s two friends, 60-year-old Antony, and 65-year-old NathanieI. According to the court documents, the defendant was found guilty of first-degree murder.
NASCAR Enters the Electric Era With New EV Prototype
At the Chicago Street Race this weekend, NASCAR showed off an electric race car prototype. The car is part of a new partnership between NASCAR and ABB, a Swedish-Swiss multinational corporation, that will see ABB help NASCAR achieve public sustainability targets related to electrification and other innovation solutions. "ABB is...
Chicago Cubs & St. Louis Cardinals Nearing Blockbuster Trade Deal for Elite Talent
The Chicago Cubs are encouraged to engage in a rare trade with their bitter rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, involving several key players ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline. A proposed trade would see the Cubs sending Cody Bellinger and Jameson Taillon to the Cardinals in exchange for Jordan Walker, Cooper Hjerpe, and Cesar Prieto. This move could potentially benefit both teams significantly.
Inland Art: Salt, fire, ceramics
Randall Carlson has been a ceramic professor at Bradley University since 1993, and brings a wealth of experience and a diverse artistic background to his work. The Illinois native studied under Mauricio Lasansky and Keith Achepohl as he earned an M.A. in printmaking from the University of Iowa, and attained an M.F.A. in ceramics from Bradley under the guidance of James Hansen.
Simone Biles Shows Off Husband's New Tattoo Before Olympics
Simone Biles' husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, showed his love and support for his wife with a new tattoo. The 27-year-old Biles qualified for the 2024 Olympics and is now preparing to represent USA in the quadrennial event that starts later this July. Owens has been allowed by the ...
Chicago shootings: At least 100 shot, 17 fatally, in citywide holiday weekend gun violence, CPD says
At least 100 people have been shot, 17 fatally, in gun violence across Chicago since Wednesday evening during the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA security alert was issued by the University of Chicago Sunday morning after three men were shot on a sidewalk in front of the adult hospital's emergency room right after 5 a.m. Witnesses reported that the gunshots were fired from a dark-colored SUV that fled southbound on Cottage Grove away from the Medical Center, according to UCPD. It is not clear whether any of...
Peoria City clinches playoff berth after 2-2 draw with Des Moines
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Needing a win or a draw in either of their last two games of the season to clinch a playoff berth, Peoria City was able to do so with a 2-2 draw against the Des Moines Menace in their home finale on Saturday. Bradley player DJ Koulai scored in the first […]
Monster trucks take over Peoria Speedway
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Monster X tour was in Peoria on Saturday for one night only. Five monster trucks weighing more 10,000 pounds were on full display, smashing cars, racing, jumping and even melting down another car. Guests also got the once in a lifetime chance to ride...
Fire Causes Nearly $80,000 In Damages to Vacant Home
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria firefighters were called to a vacant 1 1/2 story house in the 700 block of East Kansas Saturday at approximately 4:12 p.m. Upon arrival crews observed heavy smoke, high heat and a large amount of fire coming from the basement of the structure. A neighboring home suffered siding damage due to its proximity.
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Illinois’ high tuition costs adding to its growing outmigration
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ in-state average tuition over the last 15 years has jumped by 49%, leaving the state with the third-highest costs in the country and many students are either leaving home to seek further education or taking on more debt to make it happen in the Land of Lincoln. A new Illinois […]
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