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Gas Leak Detected in Galesburg
A gas leak has been detected near the intersection of Sumner Street and Matthews Street in Galesburg. Buildings within a one-block radius will be evacuated out of an abundance of caution, and barricades will be put up to keep traffic out of the area. Residents are asked to please avoid the area until the gas leak has been resolved, which may take into the evening hours.
Sandburg Mourns Passing of Cross-Country Coach Rodney Blue
Sandburg mourns the loss of cross country coach Rodney Blue, a Chargers alumnus who returned to lead the program to its most successful stretch ever, who died Tuesday at age 66. Blue had served as the Chargers’ men’s and women’s cross country coach since 2015. He first joined the program...
Gas prices in Peoria see slight drop after Independence Day travel
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The average price of gas in the Peoria area has fallen about a cent following a busy week of people traveling for Independence Day. According to a GasBuddy survey of 148 stations in the Peoria area, the average price of gas is about $3.65 a gallon. This is about a cent higher than a month ago and about seven cents higher than this time last year.
Crews respond to garage fire Sunday in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – Firefighters were called to a home on S. Stanley in Peoria Sunday evening, on reports of a fire. Peoria Fire Chief Steve Rada says when they arrived around 5 p.m., crews found an unattached garage engulfed in flames. They prevented the fire from spreading to the nearby home.
'We play what I would call soul music': Musician to play father's classic songs in Peoria
A.J. Croce is honoring his father's memory with a series of special performances. Croce, an acclaimed singer and songwriter, is the son of Jim Croce, who was on the cusp of superstardom when he died in a plane crash in 1973. The Peoria Civic Center will be a stop on “Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary...
Dylana Larson Joins Orpheum Theatre Board of Directors
This June, The Orpheum Theatre welcomed Dylana Larson as our newest member of our Board of Directors, filling the seat formerly held by Tom McIntire. Born and raised in Collinsville, Illinois, Dylana graduated from Collinsville High School and went on to Illinois State University where she graduated with a degree in Recreation Administration.
Three businesses join The Shoppes at Grand Prairie in Peoria
Three businesses stores have joined The Shoppes at Grand Prairie in the past month. The Peoria shopping center, located at 5201 W. War Memorial Drive, announced that the three new tenants are the home goods store Leah and Mack, Zenchi Jewelry and GKB Candle Co. ...
'It's concerning': How CVS store closure will impact Peoria Heights downtown corridor
Customers of the soon-to-be closed Peoria Heights CVS are disappointed to see their pharmacy close while village officials are pondering what will come next for the location when it's no longer generating sales tax revenue. The CVS, located at 4521 N. Prospect Road in Peoria Heights, announced it will be...
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...
Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for July 7, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of June 24, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 1800 N. Linn St., Peoria: Jason Yordy to Michael and Jennifer McLaughlin, $85,000. ...
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.
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.
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 […]
Davis Thompson PGA Tour record speaks volumes after Jordan Spieth's John Deere Classic boast
After Jordan Spieth alluded to the easy nature of the John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson posted the lowest score in tournament history as he clinched his first PGA Tour victory
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