Eureka
LATEST NEWS
After setbacks, local business on the cusp of opening in Evergreen Square in Peoria
As Leaves ‘n Beans Coffee worked to bring its new roastery to life in Peoria, owner James Cross said the business posted a sign at its Peoria Heights location: “Hey, we’re coming – May 2023.” ...
Manual’s Dietrich Richardson ends summer as hot recruiting target
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Summer is over for Dietrich Richardson. School starts Wednesday at Manual High School where Richardson will begin his senior year. He says the summer may be over but the work continues. “I’ve been working on my three-point shooting and upper body strength. That’s what I was working on most of this […]
Reducing tax burden said to be key focus for Bloomington council candidate
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Saying he’s passionate about what lies ahead for the city, a political newcomer has announced he’s running for the Bloomington City Council. Roger Bedeker is a candidate in the 2025 election to represent Ward 9 covering parts of northeast Bloomington. Tom Crumpler is the current Ward 9 alderman, but he hasn’t said whether he will seek a second term.
Around 300 Quest Charter Academy students transition to District 150 classrooms
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria students return to the classrooms Wednesday as the Peoria Public School District 150 helps the remaining Quest Charter Academy kids transition into their new schools. Quest Charter Academy closed its doors for the last time in June. This left around 400 middle and high school...
Disc golf arrives on Peoria’s Riverfront
PEORIA (25News Now) - There’s plenty to do on Peoria’s Riverfront, but on Tuesday there was something that’s rarely seen there. Choose Greater Peoria teamed up with the Ledgestone Open to bring disc golf to the Riverfront. Organizers set up an 18-hole disc golf course outside the...
Normal receives $50,000 NEA grant for art mural project
NORMAL (25News Now) - Normal is about to be a bit more colorful with a new grant for a large art project. The Town of Normal’s Cultural Arts Department announced a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Right now, the plan is to add a mural...
At Phoenix Towers, some tenants are taking the initiative to organize
After years of sustained complaints, some residents at Phoenix Towers in Bloomington are hoping to take matters into their own hands. A handful of tenants living in the downtown apartment building are attempting to form a tenants union or residents council, though their legal rights in doing so appear more limited than that of their peers in other public housing developments.
Police identify suspect in Peoria’s 8th homicide of 2024
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria police say they are still looking for a man they have identified as a suspect into a fatal shooting, the city’s 8th homicide of the year. The suspect is Bryan Vann, 35, and police are requesting the public’s help to locate him. Officers...
Juvenile charged in Traders Circle shooting in Normal
A juvenile male faces attempted murder and other charges in connection with a shooting in north Normal earlier this month. According to a news release from the Normal Police Department, agents from the U.S. Marshals Task Force, with help from the Normal and Bloomington police departments, arrested the juvenile on an outstanding warrant on Monday. His name is not being released because he is a juvenile.
Peoria mother to remain in jail after baby’s deadly overdose
PEORIA (25News Now) - Family members were in tears Tuesday after a judge decided a Peoria woman should remain in jail on a felony charge after her baby died from an apparent overdose of the drug known as ecstasy. Zenai Denise Lashayla Wolford, 19, was also seen weeping on a...
Third person announces plans to run for Peoria mayor
Peoria City Councilman Chuck Grayeb is running for mayor. Grayeb, who represents the 2nd District and is the longest-tenured Peoria city councilmember, announced his mayoral campaign in a Facebook post Tuesday morning, saying: "Our future can be bright. But change must happen!" "Peoria has a great future, but we have some clouds that...
Longtime Downtown Mendota Bar And Grill Is Closing
A staple of downtown Mendota for more than 3 decades is soon to be closing its doors. Owners Dave and Joanne McNally announced that they will be closing Main Street Station Bar & Grill after Saturday, August 24th. The announcement says “A lot of thought has been put into this decision and it was not an easy choice to make”. The owners say they're looking forward to having a chance to travel and enjoy time with their family.
2024 FCS Top 25: No. 24 Illinois State Football Preview
Illinois State ranks No. 24 in HERO Sports’ FCS Preseason Top 25. The Redbirds finished 6-5 last year, missing the FCS playoffs. Here’s a look at the 2024 Illinois State football squad. Returning 2023 All-Conference Players (6) First Team. RB Mason King. LB Amir Abdullah. Second Team. WR...
As workers return to the office, residents are moving back to Chicago and other cities, driving up home prices
Ta Juana Tang, 45, bought a home in Frankfort, a southwestern suburb of Chicago, during the COVID-19 pandemic when she started working remotely. But when in-person work started to return, Tang’s commute became too much. In April, she sold her Frankfort townhome and purchased a four-bedroom home in West Town. “When you work in construction, I’m in the office at 7:00 (or) 7:15 a.m.,” said Tang, ...
‘I’m heartbroken.’ Former owner stunned at sudden closure of Galesburg Mexican restaurant
A downtown Galesburg Mexican restaurant and tequila bar has suddenly closed after just more than a year under new ownership. Workers and management were busy Monday clearing out La Cantinita Cafe & Tequila Bar, 240 E. Simmons St. By 4 p.m., bar shelves were empty and much of the furniture and other fixtures had been loaded into a U-Haul truck parked in front of the business.
Bear Spotted Galloping Thru Carbondale, Illinois Farm Field
Do you doubt that there are more bears in Missouri and Illinois than ever before? Here's more video proof as a black bear was spotted galloping through a field near Carbondale, Illinois recently. I just came across this YouTube short shared by Scott McCree just a few days ago. Since...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.