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Pritzker, Labor leaders cut the ribbon on new Emerson Park Public Safety Center
East St. Louis, IL – Gov. JB Pritzker, Labor leaders and public officials stood together to cut the ribbon on the new Emerson Park Public Safety Building – another union-built project funded by Rebuild Illinois. The $15 million center is located at the Emerson Park Metrolink station, intended...
Illinois teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan looks to shine at Miss Amazing Summit
ROSEMONT, Ill. - In this morning’s Good News Guarantee, the Miss Amazing National Summit is taking place this weekend in Rosemont. The program shines a spotlight on women with disabilities who go tot extraordinary lengths to help their communities. Isabella Coleman-Sullivan is the Illinois Miss Teen Amazing. She uses...
7 juveniles injured after ‘electrical malfunction’ on Illinois roadway
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Seven juveniles were injured early Monday morning after the SUV they were traveling in had an “electrical malfunction.” According to Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins, deputies responded to a single vehicle crash at about 2:40 a.m. The crash, notified to deputies by an iPhone collision alert, occurred in the 11800 block […]
Bloomington Council approves Rivian expansion
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Rivian got the go-ahead by the Bloomington City Council for two new buildings on Monday. The Enterprise Zone, where Rivian is located, got approved for expansion unanimously as part of the council’s consent agenda. According to the council itinerary, Rivian plans to expand their...
CI Hero: Bloomington 12-year-old recognized by Nickelodeon for years of service
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — A Bloomington 12-year-old was one of 14 honorees recently recognized nationally by Nickelodeon. This was for the networks’ inaugural Our World award. She was chosen for the honor in collaboration with the Jefferson Awards. Since she was four, Disha Rai said she’s been in...
Lansing Journalists receive state and national awards from Illinois Women’s Press Association
LANSING, Ill. (July 23, 2024) — Lansing Journal writers Carrie Steinweg and Marlene Cook recently won several journalism awards from the Illinois Women’s Press Association (IWPA). In May, the 2024 IWPA Mate E. Palmer Professional Communications Contest awards were announced, with Steinweg and Cook sweeping the board. A...
East Peoria fatal crash victim identified by coroner
EAST PEORIA, Ill. – A 16-year-old girl from Washington has been identified as the victim in a single-vehicle fatal crash early Monday morning. Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley says Avery Grazier was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Springfield Road, south of Muller, just after 3:15 A.M.
Downtown Peoria’s new business innovation hub to open soon
PEORIA (25News Now) - After more than a decade of planning and development, Distillery Labs could open as soon as July 31 in Downtown Peoria. Distillery Labs is a 30,000 square foot building located at the former ICC building on SW Adams Street. The idea is to support, mentor and...
Parts of East Peoria under boil order
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - Sections of East Peoria are under a boil order Monday. Officials confirmed the boil order, saying it applies to the 112-160 blocks of Spinder Drive, The boil order also applies to the 204-250 blocks of West Washington Street, but onlt the even blocks. Additionally, Freddy’s...
13-year-old boy arrested after shots are fired in South Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - Police say they arrested a 13-year-old boy after responding to a call of gunfire in South Peoria. Police say they were called about 7:25 p.m. Friday night to the 900 block of West Smith Street, near South McArthur Highway, after a Shot Spotter alert that three rounds were fired there. No one was wounded.
East Peoria teen wins pool championship
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — An East Peoria teen beat 257 other players in the 2024 American Poolplayers Association Junior Pool Championship in St. Louis. According to an APA news release, 16-year-old Cameron Adair took home the championship after facing players from 32 states in addition to Canada. Adair...
Peoria Police investigate shots fired inside Big Al’s
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police are looking into a shots-fired incident that happened inside Big Al’s early Monday morning. Police said they were called to the business just before 3:30 a.m. for a reported fight inside. As they arrived, officers heard gunshots being fired inside the building. At...
Man pleads guilty to April 2023 robbery near BU campus
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 20-year-old Peoria man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to an April 2023 robbery near the Bradley University campus. Keith Clark entered his plea in Peoria County Circuit Court to one count of aggravated robbery, a charge...
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
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