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DNC notebook: Moore takes a (hot dog) stand, Warnock recalls his Baltimore days
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker engage in a different type of dog fight, and Sen. Raphael Warnock shows off his Baltimore bona fides in a speech to the Maryland delegation at the DNC.
Women's Soccer Falls to Indian Hills
Ottumwa, IA - The Illinois Central College women's soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 3-0 loss to Indian Hills in the Indian Hills Classic on Friday afternoon. The Cougars had eight total shots on goal but could not convert any of them into scores, leading to the loss.
25 Sports Tour- Bloomington Central Catholic
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Bloomington Central Catholic Saints bring back lots of experience and talent from last year’s undefeated Illini Prairie Conference champs. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
A breakdown of the WIU layoffs by department
This month’s layoffs at Western Illinois University affected departments across the campus, though some were hit harder than others. The administration provided the information through a Freedom of Information Act request filed by Community News Brief, which shared the details with TSPR. Unit A (Tenured and tenure-track) Faculty --...
Peoria and Tazewell businesses victimized as part of statewide burglary ring
Businesses in Peoria and Tazewell counties were impacted by a burglary ring that led to the arrests of five people by the Illinois Attorney General's office earlier this month. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said that John Friedrich, 35, of Streator; Joseph Montoro, 39, of Berwyn; Sebastian Perez, 41, of Chicago; Jacob Sickel, 20, of Brookfield and Don Wiley, 53, of University Park were charged with multiple felonies for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from video gaming machines across...
Teen hospitalized with gunshot wound Friday night in Peoria
Peoria Police say a 16-year-old male was hospitalized Friday night with a gunshot wound to the chest. According to a press release, police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1900 block of West Kettelle Street around 9:40 p.m. They found no signs of a suspect or victim at the scene.
An accident sidelines Larry Flannery from Hog Days Festival
A familiar face will be missing from the crowd this Hog Days. The Hog Days committee co-chair and longtime committee member, Larry Flannery, won’t be attending the festival this year. Instead, Flannery will be home recuperating after a Monday night fall from a rickety ladder landed him in the hospital.
“Unknown” Civil Rights activist to get spotlight at Peoria Riverfront Museum
PEORIA, Ill. – A highly influential, but mostly unknown, player in the Civil Rights movement is getting a spotlight shined on him in Peoria. The Dirksen Congressional Center will be hosting a celebration for Bayard Rustin Friday night. The event at the Peoria Riverfront Museum will include a screening of the documentary “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin.” There will also be a panel discussion featuring producers of the documentary, and Rustin’s life partner Walter Naegle.
Peoria Proud seeking two new board members
PEORIA – Peoria Proud is seeking applications for two positions on their board of directors. The organization organizes the annual River City Pride Fest and is active throughout the year and the larger Peoria aera. Its goal is to unify the community as a whole through advocacy, education and social outreach.
Former WTVP head Chet Tomczyk could be named Peoria’s treasurer by council
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The retired head of WTVP-TV will possibly the city of Peoria’s next treasurer, according the council agenda that was posted Thursday. According to the agenda for next Tuesday’s meeting, Chester “Chet” Tomczyk is being considered to fulfill the unexpired term of Stephen Morris, , a former Peoria County Board member, and a local attorney, who resigned from the position earlier this year.
Peoria Residents Invited to Weigh In on City Hall's New Plaza Design Plans
Peoria's City Hall is slated for an aesthetic shake-up, and civic officials are keen on getting locals through the decision-making gates. It's out with the old and in with the new as the site that once loved a fountain now stands ready for a new chapter. The City has unwrapped plans for a revamped entry plaza and is banking on public opinion to steer the design.
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
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