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Governor Pritzker requests federal Major Disaster Declaration following Henry County OEM declaring a local state of emergency
KEWANEE, Ill (KWQC) - The state of Illinois has declared Henry County as a disaster area. This is due to the severe weather that happened in July after a Derecho and numerous tornadoes struck the area resulting in major wind damages. Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation after The...
Illinois solar project to be biggest in eastern half of U.S.
Illinois already creates in the neighborhood of 7000 megawatts of energy from wind power coming from the fields and fields of windmills in the central and western portions of the state, but a massive solar array being built thirty miles west of Springfield is estimated to produce 800 more megawatts.
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
25 Sports High School Saturday- August 31, 2024
(25News Now) - In one of the biggest matchups in Central Illinois soccer this season, Peoria Notre Dame takes down rivals Morton. Also in soccer, Peoria Christian and Normal Community added another notch in the win column. In Girl’s Golf, Normal U-High finished in 2nd place as a team, and...
Cardboard boat racers steer toward victory for a good cause
PEORIA (25News Now)—Using only cardboard, duct tape, and glue, kids and adults tested their creativity and engineering skills at the Illinois Valley Yacht and Canoe Club’s fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. Racers competed for the fastest, best presentation, and first to sink. Since the races returned in...
Illinois State volleyball falls in five sets to Lindenwood
Illinois State volleyball split its doubleheader after falling three sets to two against Lindenwood on Saturday night in the Linda Herman Volleyball Classic at CEFCU Arena. ISU grabbed an early lead with a 25-14 victory in set one before coming up short the next two sets falling 25-22 and 25-15. The Redbirds bounced back with a 25-16 win in set four to force a winner-take-all fifth set, where they ultimately fell 15-11.
Streator Overdose Awareness Walk offers encouragement, advice and help
It was easy to spot the organizers of the Streator Overdose Awareness Superhero Walk Saturday. They were the ones wearing the purple capes. Over the afternoon in City Park, resource providers offered information. Visitors added chalk drawings offering encouragement and remembering those lost to addiction. Among the twelve organizers was Streator sophomore Michael Fechter. Fechter was happy with the one hundred twenty people who visited:
Annual Peoria Blues and Heritage Festival returns to riverfront
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Thousands are jamming out to the blues all weekend on Peoria’s riverfront. The 34th annual Peoria Blues and Heritage Festival is the longest-running music festival at the Peoria Riverfront. The two-day event features 15 artists from all over the country, including headliners “Here Come the Mummies” and “Steady Flow”.
Police looking for information on hit-and-run near Ladd Saturday night
LADD, Ill. (KWQC) - The Ladd Police Department and the City of Peru Police Department are looking for information regarding a hit-and-run near Ladd Saturday night. Police say the incident occurred about a mile west of town just before 7 p.m. A white SUV driving on 1600 North Avenue struck...
Driver fleeing LaSalle County sheriff's deputy dies in crash
A driver died when they crashed into a tree early Saturday while fleeing from a LaSalle County sheriff's deputy, police said. The collision was reported at around 1:30 a.m. along Illinois Route 71 near the town of Norway. A LaSalle County sheriff's deputy was pursuing a Chevrolet pickup that had fled from a traffic stop when the driver struck the side of a guard rail and hit several trees in a ditch, according to the Illinois State Police.
Friday Football Fever Week 1 (08/30/24)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Watch highlights from __ games and scores from many others in the first Friday Football Fever show of 2024, including Salt Fork’s/ Westville’s win against Salt Fork/ Westville in the Spotlight Game of the Week. Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin 21, Clifton Central 8 Unity 32, Prairie Central 13 Peoria 56, Centennial 21 Warrensburg-Latham 20, Tuscola […]
USI Volleyball sweeps Bradley, to cap off solid opening weekend
PEORIA, IL. (WFIE) - University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (2-1) left the CEFCU Invitational in Peoria, Illinois with a dominating victory (25-23, 25-22, 25-17) against Bradley University needing only three sets, 3-0. Senior outside hitter Abby Weber (Fishers, Indiana) joined a special club, surpassing 1,000 career digs. A strong start...
Men’s Soccer Secures First Win of the Season
BELOIT, Wis. – The Eureka men's soccer team secured a 2-1 victory over Beloit on Sunday in their first road trip of the season. The Red Devils took the lead in the 9th minute when Merdi Ilonga (Bloomington, Ill./Bloomington) found the back of the net for the first goal of his career as a Red Devil. Beloit had one chance to equalize in the first half, but freshman goalkeeper Kohle Andrakowicz (Elgin, Okla./Elgin) came up with a save to keep the Buccaneers scoreless going into halftime.
Hawkeyes, Cyclones both pick up wins in week one
In Iowa City the 25th ranked Hawkeyes turned it on in the 2nd half to beat Illinois State 40-0. Iowa led just 6-0 at the half, but found another gear after halftime. Cade McNamara threw for over 250 yards and 3 TD’s while the team racked up 492 total yards, most in a single game […]
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