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Behind the scenes look at preparations for Ledgestone Disc Golf Open
WASHINGTON, Ill (WMBD/WYZZ) — Disc golf continues to be a growing sport, especially in central Illinois, says the tournament director of the largest disc golf event in the world. “Locally here we have ten percent more players in the Ledgestone Event than last year. Over 2,400 players signed up,” said Nate Heinold, tournament director for […]
Peoria Public Schools Board of Education fills two vacancies. Meet them here
Chanel Hargrave and Larry Ivory have been appointed to fill two vacancies on the Peoria Public School Board of Education. Hargrave is the supervisor of community connections with the Peoria Park District and Ivory is the President and CEO of the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce. When is the...
Storm-damage brush collection happening in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - Residents in East Peoria and Morton with storm-damage brush will not have to see it for much longer. In East Peoria, city officials said a special citywide collection is set for Aug. 5 through Aug. 9. on normal garbage pick-up times. Residents should know the special collection...
Details released after day-long search for Canton 2-year-old
CANTON (25News Now) - Canton Police Chief Mike Eveland said it was “heartening” to see the community come together at a moment’s notice to find 2-year-old Chloe Russell Thursday evening. She was found by state police crime scene techs after a third search of the home before...
Machinists are needed everywhere to meet manufacturing growth
Manufacturers have been scrambling for workers for years and the need is rising as the baby boomers that disproportionately make up that part of the workforce retire. That's not likely to change soon for businesses like G3 Machining in Bloomington. As you walk into G3 at the corner of Bunn...
Pekin woman accused of pressing blanket against 10-month-old's face, killing child
A Pekin woman has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of a 10-month-old child in her care at a Pekin apartment in June. Makenna Rhodes, 21, was arrested Thursday, according to the Pekin Police Department, who concluded a three-week death investigation that included help from pediatric injury experts. The child,...
Morton superintendent to retire at the end of the school year, replaced by his assistant
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Out with the old and in with the new, sort of. On Friday, Morton School District 709 announced Superintendent Craig Smock would be retiring at the end of this coming school year, to be replaced by Assistant Superintendent Joseph Sander, who has been in that job for three years.
Renowned Peoria running store fueled by driven owner and his 'full tank of passion'
PEORIA — Adam White does not just sell running shoes at RC Outfitters. He is selling a lifestyle, one earned from a lifetime of miles and races and reflection and running toward, not away, from inner challenges. "Life's journey has changed what running means to me," said White, 48. "Running is part of...
Monmouth gas station to expand in order to serve more semi customers
A Monmouth gas station is now officially in the process of expanding. Work is being done to remove underground fuel storage tanks at the Beck’s location in Monmouth — just the start of what is expected to be five to six million dollars worth of work. Monmouth City...
Cain to run in honor of Jackman
Seven years have passed since Conner Cain lost his best friend, Sam Jackman, to leukemia. To honor Jackman, Cain will participate in the St. Jude Canton to Peoria Run on Saturday. The annual charity event is a 33.3-mile run from Canton, Illinois to Peoria, Illinois. It is one of several community running events that are part of the St. Jude Runs campaign. Money raised will help support families of children fighting cancer at St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
East Peoria’s 2024 Springfield Road garage sales canceled
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - Organizers have canceled the 2024 Springfield Road garage sales Thursday afternoon. According to a Facebook post, the cancelation comes after months of construction delays on Springfield Road, leading to several issues regarding scheduling, parking, and safety. Organizers cited the potential of additional construction delays as...
Food Truck Fight On The Menu At East Moline’s Rust Belt Tomorrow
Food Truck Fight is returning to the Quad Cities on Saturday, July 20 in a brand new location!. Join them for a day of food trucks, live music, kids activities, a fully stocked bar, and more at The Rust Belt in East Moline, IL!. Enjoy food from local and regional...
Knox County property transfers for July 11-17, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of July 11-17, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
STEAM on Wheels looks to open home base location in the future
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) - Sam McCullum is the man behind STEAM on Wheels, a volunteer-based non-profit where science, tech, engineering, and math meet with art to form a unique experience that enriches children and helps them learn concepts in a joyful environment. While in college, McCullum was a graduate...
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