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Two have announced plans to run for Peoria mayor next year
Editor's note: Rita Ali was the first Black woman elected to an at-large council seat in Peoria. An earlier version of this story contained incorrect information. Peoria Mayor Rita Ali is running for reelection and will have at least one opponent from within the Peoria City Council. ...
69-year-old Pekin man awaiting sentencing for killing his wife
PEKIN (25News Now) - A Pekin man convicted of fatally shooting his wife in 2021 is awaiting a September sentencing date. On May 17, 2021, Tracie Turnbow, 59, was found with gunshot wounds screaming for help on a neighbor’s porch near Summer and Derby Streets in Pekin. She woman died the next day, according to her obituary.
Help provided for Cuba residents after flash floods damaged their homes
CUBA (25News Now) - Cuba residents are facing significant water damage to their homes after flash floods Monday evening. The National Weather Service reported six to nine inches of rain fell in central Fulton County. Several homeowners said they had anywhere from two to five feet of standing rainwater in...
75th Heart of Illinois Fair commences without carnival rides
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The 75th Heart of Illinois fair begun Tuesday. The Expo Gardens in Peoria was filled with local companies’ booths, inflatables, balloon twisters, wine sheds and motorcyclists on “The Globe of Death.”. But there are no carnival rides. Peoria resident Jeremy Kramer said he...
New and coming soon: Restaurants open, plan to open in Peoria area
There have been plenty of serious news stories for us to digest this week – from recent storms causing power outages for thousands in the community to the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Stay up to date on all the latest news stories at the Journal Star’s website.
Two local pitchers picked in Major League Baseball draft Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Two pitchers from central Illinois were selected on the final day of the Major League Baseball draft on Tuesday. The Cardinals selected Normal Community grad Mason Burns in the 14th round. He started his college career at Illinois State and transferred to Western Kentucky where he racked up 15 saves his […]
Illinois deputy charged with murder shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday. The details were in a...
OPPD Crew Provides 'Mutual Aid' Power Restoration Help In Illinois
The 17-person crew from the Omaha Public Power District continues to work provide mutual aid to restore power to thousands after severe storms hit Iowa and Illinois earlier this week, and the power district says the Omaha technicians are now working in western Illinois. OPPD received a request for assistance...
This IL City Would Be Closed & Bankrupt If It Was A Business
What if the Illinois government actually operated like a real business?. Illinois Is One Of The Worst Run Cities In The United States. I've lived in Illinois my whole life. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I believe the Land of Lincoln and the Windy City are amazing places. There's just one major problem. That's the government. Our state and that city have a horrible history of corruption. Those terrible leaders have put us in bad shape.
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Safety on the water key to recreational fun
The freedom, exhilaration and sheer joy of summertime water sports is an unparalleled experience. However, the excitement of jet skiing, boating, fishing or even kayaking throughout the state can quickly become an emergency, if proper safety measures aren’t followed. “We’re out on area rivers in the county to educate...
Incoming Illinois Republican Party Chair tells delegation that the State GOP must be unified
At the Illinois Republican Breakfast, delegates were greeted by a Wisconsin cheese sculpture of the state’s outline and the face of former President Donald Trump. But some of the business at the Breakfast looked inward.
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
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