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Man arrived at family member’s home ‘because he planned to steal marljuana in the victims’ possession’ only to start beating his uncIe and uncIe’s friends to death; sentenced
Chicago, IL – According to the court documents, the 22-year-old defendant, later identified as CIoanger, was sentenced to life behind bars for his role in the death of his family member, 67-year-old CordeII, and CordeII’s two friends, 60-year-old Antony, and 65-year-old NathanieI. According to the court documents, the defendant was found guilty of first-degree murder.
NASCAR Enters the Electric Era With New EV Prototype
At the Chicago Street Race this weekend, NASCAR showed off an electric race car prototype. The car is part of a new partnership between NASCAR and ABB, a Swedish-Swiss multinational corporation, that will see ABB help NASCAR achieve public sustainability targets related to electrification and other innovation solutions. "ABB is...
Chicago Cubs & St. Louis Cardinals Nearing Blockbuster Trade Deal for Elite Talent
The Chicago Cubs are encouraged to engage in a rare trade with their bitter rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, involving several key players ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline. A proposed trade would see the Cubs sending Cody Bellinger and Jameson Taillon to the Cardinals in exchange for Jordan Walker, Cooper Hjerpe, and Cesar Prieto. This move could potentially benefit both teams significantly.
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...
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. ...
Executive Director Carlos Ortega talks about the Adams Street fire fund disbursement
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) Downtown Springfield Inc. Executive Director Carlos Ortega talks with Joey McLaughlin about the Adams Street fund that was established after the Adams Street fire, and for which disbursement applications are now being taken.
Active Creative Teen Theater (ACTT) opens Into the Woods this weekend
Springfield Theatre Center's ACTT opens "Into the Woods Jr. " this weekend, July 12-14. Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.
Workweek forecast: Chance for storms through Thursday
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – We’re looking at a chance for storms through Thursday. High temps should be in the 80s for most of the workweek. For up-to-the-minute weather, hourly and 7-day forecasts and weather radar, check out our weather page.
New, stricter phone policy likely coming to Springfield schools. Here's what it might look like
While District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill isn't sure exactly how it will be implemented, middle and high schools will be cracking down on cellphone usage next school year. That could include the purchase of Yondr pouches that lock up cellphones or other devices and can only be opened with a...
Gate admission, Grandstand tickets, new events: What to know about the Morgan County Fair
Grandstand shows featuring Gilbert Brantley and Mitchell Tenpenny, a "Salute the Troops" event featuring World War II tanks and a Kids Corral highlight the Morgan County Fair. Gate admission, including parking, is $5 daily and free on the last day of the fair, which runs July 9-14. The fairgrounds is...
Meet Nutmeg – Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Nutmeg is a lovely brown patched tabby with high white. She was picked up as a stray with her two kittens on June 16. Nutmeg was a good momma even though she is only about a year old herself, but now it’s time for Nutmeg to enjoy being your baby in her forever home. Here at the shelter – which can be a very scary place – Nutmeg has been a little reserved. She enjoys calm pets, and her uniquely patterned fur is silky soft. Nutmeg hasn’t let us know how she feels about other cats; however, a slow and patient introduction is always a good plan. Nutmeg will go home with you spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated appropriate to age. She is negative for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV).
The 95-5, G-L-O Listener Appreciation Bash Is This Friday With Decade Of Decadence At CEFCU Center Stage!
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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...
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes thrive thanks to host families, bringing talent from all over
Springfield, ILL. (WICS) — The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes are a summer baseball team that plays in the Prospect League, a quality league for collegiate athletes to get reps and stay sharp during the summer. For this league to be what it has become, it needs to attract and bring talent beyond just Central Illinois, which is why host families make a massive difference.
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