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Lou’s Drive-In has its last day of the season
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria summer staple is closing up shop for the season. Lou’s Drive-In, located at the intersection of Lake and Knoxville avenues, is known for hot dogs, root beer floats, and popcorn with a retro vibe. Opened in 1952 by Lou and Margaret Lahood,...
Loggers Get Past The Braves To Go 3-0!
The Lincoln Land Loggers Women's Soccer team played the second of two matches this weekend, taking on the Black Hawk College Braves in Moline, Illinois. The windy conditions played a big part of the battle of two unbeatens early in the season. At the start of the game, the wind was blowing against the Loggers, which allowed the Braves to hold possession, to go along with pushing up their back line and overloading their midfield, trapping the Loggers on their defensive side of the field for much of the first half. The Loggers were able to get a couple of counter attacks going but were unsuccessful in getting the ball into the net. Defensively the Loggers stayed collected to keep the Braves from scoring in the first half.
Bazzana, Captains win third in a row
Guardians overall No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana hit a home run and an RBI single to help the Captains beat Cedar Rapids, 6-3, on Sept. 1. Bazzana finished 2-for-4 with two strikeouts and a walk. He’s batting .256 with an .835 OPS since joining the Captains. He has three home runs and 12 RBI.
Illinois Valley Yacht Club raising money for Alzheimer’s Association
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) — It’s not unusual to see boats at the Ivy Club in Peoria Heights, however it is unusual to see boats made out of cardboard. The club raised money for Alzheimer’s Disease by hosting their annual cardboard boat race. Alzheimer’s is a progressive...
ISU athletics braces for funding and possible enrollment hit from pending NCAA settlement
A landmark legal settlement could means fewer dollars for Illinois State University athletics — and fewer athletes. ISU is preparing for an estimated $5 million drop in revenue over the next decade if a proposed legal settlement is approved. The House vs. NCAA agreement aims to provide back pay...
Man suffers non life-threatening injuries after being shot in South Peoria on Sunday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A man was shot early Sunday morning in South Peoria, sending him to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries, police said. Semone Roth, a Peoria police spokeswoman, said officers were called to the 1400 block of Southwest Jefferson Avenue which is near the intersection with the MacArthur Highway, after an alert from the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system indicated five rounds had been fired.
Annual festivals, comedy, music and more: 16 September events around Peoria
As summer ends and fall begins in central Illinois, the calendar is packed with special events and popular annual festivals. Here are 16 things to do in the Peoria area in the month of September. ...
Gunshot victim in Peoria after incident early Sunday in Streator
An unidentified man is in a Peoria hospital after being shot early Sunday in Streator. Streator Police said they responded, about 3:20am, to a report of multiple gunshots in an apartment building at Bridge and Colorado. Officers found shell casings and evidence of a gunshot victim. Later, OSF Streator told police that a man had come to the hospital with a gunshot wound. That person was taken to OSF Peoria with what was called non-life threatening injuries. Officers learned a person or persons fired shots after a party in one of the residences. It was then multiple persons fled the site.
One officer sent to area hospital after a Saturday night car accident
PEORIA (25News Now) - According to PIO Semone Roth, an accident sent all parties involved to a local hospital. The accident happened at 6:41pm Saturday night by Forrest Hill and California with another vehicle. All parties involved were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation,...
Wake Up Tri-Counties Introducing Clay Coyne with Yemm Auto in Galesburg
Clay Coyne is a vehicle sales specialist with Yemm Auto in Galesburg. Clay joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to tell us about himself and talk about vehicle sales at Yemm Auto Group in Galesburg. Clay lives in Kewanee, where he has family, friends, and a girlfriend. He has been part of the Yemm family dealership for five years. Clay provides five-star treatment to all his customers. Visit Clay Coyne at Yemm Auto in Galesburg for all your automotive needs.
Community Conversation to celebrate William H. Thorpe Memorial Park in Macomb on Sept. 12
MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the City of Macomb, invites the public to a Community Conversation celebrating the life and legacy of William H. Thorpe, Macomb’s first black police officer. The event will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Western Illinois Museum. This one-hour program is open to everyone, and refreshments will be served. The museum is fully accessible and offers free parking.
Celebrate Hispanic heritage in Silvis
The Silvis Hispanic Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14th from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Hero Street in downtown Silvis. The festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture, featuring live music, delicious food, family-friendly activities and a car show. Food and craft vendors...
Moline soccer tops Hononegah in the Maroons home opener
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - The Maroons kicked off their season at the soccer bowl with a convincing win over Hononegah. Moline with a lot of pressure on the net all afternoon, while the defense held Hononegah without a shot in the entire first half. Mo Karoumia netted two goals in the first half.
Illinois DCFS Cuts Ribbon On Donated Region/Field Office In Marion
New site to serve as regional one-stop-shop, hosting up to 400 employees, to better serve Franklin and Williamson County children and families. Today the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (Illinois DCFS) was joined by Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler, Mayor Mike Absher, Marion’s former Director of Economic Development and Municipal Planning Glenn Clarida, DCFS staff, supporters and special guests including other elected officials at a ceremony to cut the ribbon on its new region/field office in Marion.
Stateville workers picket as relocation begins
Staff urge ‘no chaos, no layoffs’ as state plans to close, rebuild 100-year-old prison. Union workers planned to picket outside Stateville Correctional Center Thursday to amplify their concerns about how the planned closure and reconstruction of the maximum-security prison could affect their jobs and the state’s prison system as a whole.
Our Chicago: Girls Flag Football Now An IHSA Sanctioned Sport
For the first time this fall, girl's flag football is an Illinois High School Association sanctioned sport.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThere will be a post season and one team will be crowned as state champion.Nearly a half million girls ages 6 to 17-years-old played flag football in 2023, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations. Which is a 63% increase since 2019.For the first time this fall, girl's flag football is an Illinois High School Association sanctioned sport.Tracie is the Assistant Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association. She said...
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