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Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
Senate GOP Leader talks Republican chairman exit ahead of convention
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — There are only a couple of weeks left until the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, but the Illinois Republican Party is struggling its way onto the convention floor after chairman Don Tracy announced that he will be resigning due to turmoil within the party. “He’s been a good steward of the […]
The data inside Illinois’ pretrial release program
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It’s been about 10 months since cash bail was eliminated in Illinois. Now, the office overseeing the entire system and transition has released a treasure trove of data about how the cases have been going since. “I think the big picture story that this data tells is that, despite all the concerns […]
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!”
The Peoria German American Central Society celebrates ‘The People’s Festival’ at their Annual Volksfest
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria German American Central Society celebrates its annual Volksfest Festival at Hickory Grove Park this Sunday. This festival means “The People’s Festival” it’s a way to celebrate people and the German way of life. The society has been putting this on...
Hurricane Warning Issued for Victoria,Bloomington and Coastal Areas
LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Victoria - Bloomington - Jackson Counties. WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 75 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Sunday evening until Monday afternoon. - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES...
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.
Man hospitalized after Saturday night shooting in downtown Galesburg. Police say charges pending
A man remains hospitalized in a Peoria hospital following a late Saturday night shooting in the first block of South Cherry Street. According to a new release, Galesburg Police responded to a report of a shooting in the first block of South Cherry Street around 11:48 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, a victim of a gunshot wound was located in the street.
103rd Annual Marshall-Putnam Fair Now Less Than A Week Away
With the 4th of July now in the rear-view mirror, it's time to dive into fair season. The 103rd Marshall-Putnam Fair in Henry officially kicks off Sunday and goes until Saturday the 21st. The week-long party will include: a concert featuring Tracy Lawrence and Confederate Railroad; a demolition derby; truck and tractor pulls; a 5K; a cook-off contest; and of course livestock and fine arts judging.
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