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Caterpillar confirms temporary employee layoff in East Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - A Caterpillar spokesperson said the business implemented a one-week layoff for employees at the “East Peoria facility.”. The company spokesperson said the reasoning aligns with customer demand. The spokesperson said the company implemented a one-day factory shutdown and a temporary layoff on July 5. During...
Pekin expands 'economic growth' with $14 million land purchase
The Pekin City Council recently weighed the merits of an investment in future growth against the need to fund current projects. The scales tipped in favor of investing in future growth when the council voted 4-3 on July 22 to authorize the $14 million purchase of the 1,000-acre Lutticken Farm property, to be...
After a flourishing 40 years, Growing Grounds in Bloomington seeks a new owner
Just as every plant has a season in which it grows, so, too, do people. And for Dale Naffziger, the season of growth — of building a business from the ground up and running it — is coming to a close. After 40 years in business this year,...
Pekin babysitter charged with murder ordered held
PEKIN (25News Now) - A Pekin babysitter will be held in the jail during her murder trial. Associate Judge Derek Asbury believes 21-year-old Makenna Rhodes could still be a threat. If she were at home, Rhodes’ family could still bring her three-month old baby to breastfeed. Asbury also believes...
The cost of credit: Peoria restaurants pass swipe fees on to customers as costs rise
Carol Hopkins knows the last few years have been difficult for small, local restaurants. As businesses struggle with staffing and rising operational costs, the Woodford County resident said she is “glad they’re able to stay open.” ...
Wake Up Tri-Counties First Choice Health Clinics with RaeAnn Tucker
RaeAnn Tucker with the Henry and Stark Health Departments joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the open house at the First Choice Health Clinic in Toulon on August 2nd. You can visit the Toulon First Choice Health Clinic on Friday, July 26th, to meet the team and get health information during Old Settlers Days. You can get to know the team at the Toulon clinic and feel safer using the facility for your medical needs. The First Choice Health Clinics in Kewanee, Colona, and Toulon are taking appointments for school physicals and vaccinations. You can get certified copies of your birth certificate dating back to 1971 for $13 for the first copy and $6 for additional copies, at the Kewanee location.
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation Backs New Montessori School in Ottawa
Three-to-six-year-old kids in Ottawa are a step closer to getting a jump start on their futures. The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation has announced its plan to sponsor the Trinity Rose Montessori School of Ottawa. The school is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025. It will be led by Suzannah Walter, a veteran teacher of the Montessori approach.
Liquor license fight and past restaurants: The latest Peoria food news
Good morning, foodie friends, We have plenty of Peoria-area food news to digest this week. We’ll dig into why the Peoria City Council rejected a debated liquor license. I’ll share the scoop on a smoothie shop which is coming soon, and we’ll look back at old Peoria favorites which have closed. And more restaurant...
Former Bears player visits local hospital to talk about lung cancer
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria had a special guest Wednesday afternoon. Former NFL Bears player Chris Draft visited to acknowledge the work the hospital has done to raise awareness for lung cancer. In 2011, Draft and his wife, Keasha, started the Team Draft...
Potential Harris VP Pick Hits JD Vance With Blistering Trump Title
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) used an iconic “Austin Powers” character to explain why former President Donald Trump selected Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate earlier this month. “He’s the Donald Trump Mini-Me,” Pritzker told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Wednesday. Pritzker — who...
Dubuque Business Leads the Way for Solar Energy Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
Eagle Point Solar, a leading solar energy provider based in Dubuque, is making waves across the Tri-States. Recognized on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List by Solar Power World, the company ranks 162nd nationally and 184th in the Solar + Storage Installers category. This recognition highlights Eagle Point Solar's role in bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses in the region.
New substation for Pontiac Fire Department could come as soon as 2025
Construction on a second fire station on Pontiac's west side could start by the end of the year with the new estimated $2.2 million facility opening as soon as 2025. The city has lined up financing from three sources — a $1.5 million grant from the Humiston Trust, $50,000 from the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board, $250,000 from the city's tax increment financing fund — and is awaiting confirmation on a $500,000 community development grant from the...
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
West Central High School’s Addie Seitz Leads Illinois to a Win in the Senior League Softball Regionals
Following an all-state softball season in the spring, West Central High School senior-to-be Addie Seitz is playing summer softball for an Illinois team that is currently participating in the Little League Senior Softball Central Region Tournament in Lexington, Kentucky. Seitz’s team is currently (2-0) and is tied with a team from Ohio as the only undefeated teams left in the 8-team tournament. She pitched a 4-inning perfect game against Kentucky on Wednesday, winning 16-0. Seitz struck out 7 of the 12 batters she faced. Just as she did during the high school season in the spring, Addie helped herself at the plate, as well, going 2-3 with 5 rbis and blasting a home run. Illinois and Ohio meet today for a chance to play for the regional championship game on Friday.
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