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Madigan lawyers seek dismissal of 14 counts against ex-House speaker, citing Supreme Court ruling
Lawyers for Michael Madigan have asked a federal judge to dismiss 14 criminal counts against the former Illinois House speaker, arguing they have been “upended” by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in an Indiana corruption case. U.S. District Judge John Blakey did not address Madigan’s 73-page motion...
Maaco Opens 16th Location in Illinois
Maaco announced that Bobby Kehagias has opened Maaco’s newest retail center located at 3232 W. Grandville, Waukegan, Ill. Kehagias has had a longtime passion for the automotive industry and has loved being around cars since he was a child. After a 25-year corporate career for a retail company, Kehagias wanted to pivot to a new path that revolves around one of his passions — cars.
Teen believed to be fleeing from stolen car, police chase before drowning in Illinois River
BARTONVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) — A 14-year-old boy fled from a stolen car that was being chased by police before drowning in the Illinois River on the Fourth of July, according to the Peoria County sheriff in a Wednesday morning update. Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins released new details Wednesday morning regarding the death of Leron […]
Illinois tries to expand automatic voter registration as SAVE Act passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – Illinois voter integrity groups warn non-citizens that registering to vote in federal elections is a felony. The warning comes after U.S. House Republicans passed the SAVE Act to increase protections. President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the measure if it passes the Senate and reaches his desk. House Republicans passed the SAVE act, which seeks to require proof of citizenship when a voter casts a ballot in a federal election. Currently it is illegal for a non-citizen to vote in...
Thousands in Peoria area remain without power following severe storms. Here's what we know
Thousands of Ameren Illinois customers in the Peoria area remain without power Tuesday after severe storms struck Monday night. According to Ameren, 4,872 customers in Peoria County were without power as of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, representing around 5% of the company's 91,243 customers in the county. The outages in Peoria County are widespread, with many popping up around 9 p.m. Monday night. Others were reported by customers to them over the course of the morning and afternoon. ...
Arson destroys S. Peoria home early Wednesday
PEORIA, Ill. – It appears arson is the cause of a fire that destroyed a South Peoria home early Wednesday morning. Peoria firefighters were called to a story-and-a-half home on W. Arlington around 4:50 a.m. Fire Battalion Chief Jeffrey Hascall says residents got out of the home before crews...
Prairie Chicken Arts Festival carries on colorful tradition
The roots of this weekend’s Prairie Chicken Arts Festival go back to the Walldogs who held their annual week-long meet up in Kewanee in the summer of 2013 and painted 15 murals depicting Kewanee history on the sides of downtown buildings. The following year, the local organizers decided to...
Peoria’s Cullinan Properties names CIO
Peoria, Illnois-based Cullinan Properties appointed David Schreiber as its chief investment officer. Schreiber joins Cullinan Properties with more than 20 years of experience in the real estate investment sector. Most recently, he was the co-founder and managing partner of AneVista Group, a real estate private equity firm. Prior to AneVista...
New cocktail bar has opened above this popular Peoria restaurant
Revel & Maker opened in Downtown Peoria over the weekend. An Instagram post described the cocktail bar – situated right above Ardor Breads and Provisions – as “a space to escape after the daily drudgery & to celebrate those memorable milestones.”. The space will be open from...
HOI Fair takes place this week in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – The Heart of Illinois Fair takes place with a diamond anniversary this week, as it tries to keep its place in an ever-changing society. The fair runs from Tuesday to Saturday at Exposition Gardens in Peoria. Admission each day is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12, and free for kids under six.
Issues plague calling OSF HealthCare phone numbers
PEORIA (25News Now) - OSF HealthCare said some phone providers are unable to complete calls to OSF phone numbers. A spokesperson said individuals and businesses across the Midwest are experiencing phone issues Tuesday. They have talked to phone companies and are asking for the public’s patience. Anyone not able...
Parolee Headed Back To Prison For Sound System Theft In Princeton
Remember the story about a van and trailer full of sound equipment being stolen last fall in Princeton? The man behind the crime is headed to prison. Thirty-one-year-old Dean Blair of Tiskilwa pleaded guilty last week in Bureau County Court to felony counts of theft and possession of a stolen vehicle. He was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison. Blair also has to pay the victim, Gary Swanson, nearly $14,000 in restitution.
QCA cities announce storm cleanup details
UPDATE: More cities are releasing details on their cleanup efforts after Monday night’s storm. Moline Public Works crews will be actively clearing debris from roadways across the city this week. Public Works will conduct a special pickup in residential areas to collect tree limbs and brush related to the storm on July 15th starting Tuesday, […]
ImpactLife celebrates 50 years of blood donations
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The ImpactLife blood donation center on Tuesday celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting at the Peoria Chamber of Commerce. It was a jubilant atmosphere as chamber ambassadors and blood center representatives gathered for the open house and light snacks. They also talked about the...
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