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Midwest Food Bank sending relief to Hurricane Beryl victims in Houston, Texas
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Victims of Hurricane Beryl in Texas called on the Midwest Food Bank, the largest food bank in the country, to provide relief in the aftermath of the storm. According to a press release from the bank Wednesday morning, the nonprofit charity organization launched a relief...
Chicago mayor plans removal of George Washington statue in City Hall
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has decided to remove a statue of George Washington in City Hall, but, according to a top aide, the decision has nothing to do with the first president being a slave owner. The statue is located on the fifth floor right outside Johnson’s office, but the Democratic mayor’s communication director, Ronnie […]
Charges filed against Illinois deputy in death of Sonya Massey
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old woman who had called authorities over concerns about a prowler, officials said Wednesday. Sonya Massey was killed inside her home after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call at around 12:50 a.m....
OPPD mutual aid shifts to Illinois
WESTERN ILLINOIS - The Omaha Public Power District’s 17-person mutual aid team arrived in Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday evening to assist MidAmerican Energy with power restoration efforts. Photos courtesy of OPPD. A storm on Monday left tens of thousands without power in Iowa. Their work location shifted Wednesday to...
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
To help folks who need to store personal belongings and other items while cleaning up, that company that's America's #1 choice for do-it-yourself movers is giving people free storage for the next month.
Severe storms slam the area
A severe weather system slammed northern Illinois and the Chicago area Monday night, producing severe. thunderstorms, wind gusts of up to 75 mph in some areas, and tornadoes. Warning sirens were heard throughout DuPage County after 9 p.m. As many as 10 tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area Monday night, including one outside O’Hare Airport.
Pokémon Day at the Peoria Zoo | Good Day Central Illinois
Pokémon Day at the Peoria Zoo | Good Day Central Illinois.
Morton residents uneasy after tornado sirens fail to go off
MORTON (25News Now) - Several people in Morton said they were concerned they never heard the sirens going off during Monday night’s intense storm and winds, which have now been classified as an EF-1 tornado. According to Tazewell County Consolidated Communications, the sirens didn’t go off because it wasn’t...
Two Galesburg girls take top places in Li’l Miss Illinois Pageant
A pair of Galesburg girls took the top two places in the Li’l Miss Illinois pageant Sunday. Kynleigh Fox, the daughter of Stacy Dunham, and Lia Barraza Sloan, the daughter of Leno and Sabrina Barraza, both competed in the Miss Illinois Youth Program along with other contestants for the title of Li’l Miss Illinois.
Cullinan Properties names new chief investment officer
Cullinan Properties, the pioneering mixed-use property developer that named a new president in March, his week names a new chief investment officer. He is David Schreiber, a 20-year veteran in real estate investment who was the co-founder of AneVista Group, a real estate private equity firm that focuses on the development, acquisition, and operation of small format, daily-needs shopping centers.
City of Peoria Seeks Dedicated Solid Waste Superintendent to Spearhead Environmental Initiatives
Looking to make a significant impact on your city's environmental footprint while leading a team? The City of Peoria is currently on the hunt for a Solid Waste Superintendent—an opportunity for those passionate about keeping the city clean and managing waste effectively. The chosen candidate will play a critical role in providing supervision across various operational and outreach programs, driving the mission for a greener community. With a demanding schedule of 4 days per week at 10 hours each day, this job is not for the faint of heart.
Father admits to shooting son on Indiana Avenue
A Galesburg man is in a Peoria hospital with gunshot wounds that were inflicted by his father Tuesday night. According to a police report, Galesburg officers responded to a call at 310 Indiana Ave. just before 9:30 p.m. from a man who said he had shot his son with a handgun.
Longtime community leader Sonja Reece named Normal Citizen of the Year
It was a who’s who of notable Normalites at a reception Tuesday at Heartland Community College, where Mayor Chris Koos announced longtime community leader Sonja Reece as this year’s Normal Citizen of the Year. Reece has played many roles in the community, among them serving on the town...
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