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Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
As Fall Arrives Look For These Birds Migrating Through Illinois
We are getting into migration season in the mid-west. If you enjoy birding or just want to be aware, there’s a chance you could spy any of these fowl passing through the area. Ruby Throated Hummingbird Make sure your hummingbird feeders are full and have Coneflowers, Honeysuckle, Columbine, Iris and Aster for a welcoming buffet of nectar. Ten...
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
Deadline for Summer EBT fast approaching
The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child. Benefits are benefits distributed on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. “This benefit is...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Daylight saving time and more: What to expect with start of fall less than 1 month away
The start of fall is just under one month away, and with pumpkin spice already hitting stores, many are already looking ahead to the autumn season and what comes with it, including the end of daylight saving time. The annual "fall back" will once again return in Illinois, but not...
2024 election: What to know about voter registration, early voting
The general election season is fully underway with the conclusion of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with voters now looking ahead to the November general election. With the Nov. 5 election just over two months away, the Illinois State Board of Electors has provided voters with a "voting...
Pekin’s annual Marigold Medallion Hunt begins ahead of the festival
PEKIN (25News Now) - As the City of Pekin prepares for its annual Marigold Festival, another yearly tradition is underway. This is the 47th year for the Marigold Medallion Hunt. Each year before the festival, a medallion is hidden somewhere on public property within the city’s limits. Residents are given clues each day and have to put their detective skills to the test.
Ahead of 2024 election, women voters in the Chicago suburbs weigh in on top issues
Illinois voters are hoping to gain a better understanding of where both major presidential candidates stand on various topics after Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks Thursday night, formally accepting the Democratic nomination. Suburban women came out strong to the polls in the 2020 presidential election. "Women are more than...
You Gotta Eat: Brienzo's Wood Fired Pizza
PEORIA (25News Now) - If you’re looking for a fresh, wood fired pizza cooked at 700 degrees and a hard to find Italian dessert in Central Illinois, You Gotta Eat at Brienzo’s Wood Fired Pizza!. Brienzo’s is located at 4450 N Prospect Road in Peoria Heights. They are...
Locally owned Tazewell County coffee company closing one of its locations
With "sincere gratitude" and "the heaviest of hearts," the owners of Eli's Coffee Shop have announced the closure of their Mackinaw location. The final day of service will be Sept. 6. The company announced the closure in a Friday Facebook post. In a statement on the company's website, owners Rachel and Weston Berchtold...
Judge orders man charged with murder to remain in jail
A Knox County judge has ordered a man who turned himself in Wednesday on murder and Aggravated Battery charges to remain in jail. That ruling was made Friday afternoon in the case of Christopher Alfaro, 27, charged with shooting Heath Williams, Sr. last Saturday night at a Moshier Avenue residence.
Suburban high school sends students home early due to lunch worker ‘shortage'
A suburban Chicago school district will send students home early for the second day in a row due to a "shortage" of food service workers. In a message posted to its website and social media pages Thursday morning, Ottawa Township High School District 140 said "Due to unforeseen circumstances regarding a shortage of properly certified food service personnel lunch will not be served and students will be dismissed at 11:13 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, and dismissed at 10:33 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024."
Which Morton locations passed or failed Alcohol Compliance Checks
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The Morton Police Department teamed up with the Illinois Liquor Control Commission to see which establishments were following the rules that prohibit the sale of alcohol to minors. According to information from Morton Police Chief Shawn Darche, here are the establishments that passed the compliance...
Washington approves bid for evidence building
WASHINGTON, Ill. – A new evidence building for the Washington Police Department took another step forward this week. The city council this week awarded a bid to P.J. Hoerr for around $2.3 million, after voting against an amendment in June to cover cost increases. The location would be next to the fire station near Five Points.
14-year-old hit while riding bike in Canton
CANTON (25News Now) - A 14-year-old was hit while riding a bike Friday morning in Canton. Police said the girl was hit around 7:35 a.m. in the intersection of North First Avenue and East Birch Street. She was riding her bike headed north on North First on the east sidewalk...
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