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Children living in southern IL affected by hardship receive new shoes
ANNA, Ill. (KBSI)- WIBH Radio in Anna announced that children shoes purchased through its annual Warm Soles, New Hope Campaign, which ended in May, have arrived and are ready for pick-up. Shoes are available free of charge in sizes 7 toddler to 5. kids while supplies last. The shoes are...
Peplowski girls ready for trip to Olympics to cheer on older sister
METAMORA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — It’s gradually setting in for Ella Peplowski. Her family is leaving soon to go to the Olympics where her older sister Anna will swim for Team USA. “It’s really cool. Honestly, it doesn’t seem real,” Ella Peplowski said. “My sister is an Olympian now. She’s worked very hard. It’s cool to […]
Man injured in late-night Peoria shooting
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 19-year-old man was sent to the hospital being shot near Starr Street and Westmoreland Avenue Wednesday night. According to a report filed at the Peoria Police Department, shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday, an alert from the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system indicated that 10 rounds were fired near the intersection of south Westmoreland Avenue and West Starr Street. While officers were headed toward the intersection, they were told a victim was at Starr Liquors located at in the 2000 block of West Starr Street.
Indiana Road Closure: U.S. 36 Near Morton to Shut Down for Repairs
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a temporary road closure affecting U.S. 36 just west of Morton. Starting Monday, July 22, crews will close U.S. 36 between County Road 600 W and County Road 775 W to replace a small structure in the area. The closure is expected to last until late August, though the timeline may change based on weather conditions.
Canton police share latest after missing 2-year-old girl was found safely
UPDATE (2:09 p.m.) — The Canton Police Department is sharing more information following the search for a missing 2-year-old on Thursday. According to Canton Police Spokesman Edward Glad, Chloe Russell was located in a second-floor closet in a home her family had been staying at. The Canton Fire Department had used thermal cameras to search […]
Dunlap officially approves plans to construct $8.5 million training center at high school
The Dunlap school board on Wednesday night approved plans to move ahead with an $8.5 million indoor athletic complex. A 42,500-square-foot indoor facility — the Dunlap Training Center — will be constructed on the high school campus at the corner of Legion Hall Road and Cedar Hill Drive in Dunlap. The Dunlap Training Center is slated to be funded by the school's reserves, containing about $38 million, according to Dunlap superintendent Scott Dearman.
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 confirmed tornadoes led to Kewanee damage
While city officials suspected that what descended upon Kewanee Monday was more than just a mere thunderstorm, the Henry County Office of Emergency Management has now confirmed. On Monday, July 15, not one, but two EF-1 tornadoes hit Kewanee. The OEM cited a Storm Survey that included a second tornado...
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...
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