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In East Peoria, medical professionals describe ravages of Gaza war
PEORIA (25News Now) - Illinois medical professionals are back on U.S. soil after a humanitarian trip to Gaza, and they shared their war zone experiences Friday night at Illinois Central College in East Peoria. Critical care nurse Hamza Abdul Qader spent several months there and described the destruction of Gaza’s...
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...
Beloit Sky Carp resume season after all-star break with 7-3 victory over Peoria Chiefs
Beloit resumed play in the Midwest League on Friday night on a winning note against Peoria, beating the Chiefs 7-3 at Dozer Park in Peoria. Sky Carp shortstop Johnny Olmstead crushed a three-run home run to center field to open the scoring, then third baseman Josh Zamora followed that up with a solo shot of his own to give Beloit a quick 4-0 lead against Peoria’s Brycen Mautz. The Chiefs...
Local reaction to CrowdStrike computer outage: “Somebody dropped the ball”
PEORIA, Ill. – It could be weeks before the exact reasoning behind a global computer system outage is known, but now fixes are being put into place. Banks, businesses, airlines, hospitals and airlines were affected globally when Austin, Texas-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike attempted to update its anti-malware software. “I...
A run to Peoria for St. Jude's; Schaefer does it for her daughter
For several years, athlete Kelly Schaefer has run one particular stretch of road for St. Jude's It's the La Salle-Peru to Peoria run. While covering that distance, Schaefer remembers rainy cold conditions....and other times – sunny brutally hot conditions. Forty-four experienced runners – including Kelly and her husband -...
25 Sports Friday - July 19, 2024
(25News Now) - Peoria City’s journey is not done yet. With their 2-0 win tonight against Thunder Bay Chill, the Carp move onto the Central Conference Semifinals to take on divisional rival Des Moines Menace for the 3rd time this season. The two sides have tied in both games so far this season.
Peoria Police capture 2 suspects in Friday night business burglary
PEORIA (25News Now) - Police have arrested two people for a reported burglary Friday night at a business in South Peoria. The burglary happened at Economy Auto Body at Southwest Adams Street and Greenlawn Avenue. Police were called shortly after 9 p.m. The suspects, a male and a female, tried...
Peoria City Soccer wins first playoff game
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The Carp have their first ever postseason victory. Peoria City got a pair of second half goals and goal keeper Samy Slimi kept visiting Thunder Bay off the scoreboard in a 2-0 win in the opening round of the USL2 playoffs at Shea Stadium on Friday. Jose Gomez Ortiz scored off […]
Preparations for St. Jude Telethon on July 20
PEORIA (25News Now) - The St. Jude Telethon happening on Saturday, July 20, celebrates 2024’s fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, as well as raising more money for children who have cancer. From 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the broadcast will feature runners from the Memphis to...
Local Family raising money for St. Jude by serving up Lemonade
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 4-year-old girl and her family may not be running for St. Jude this week, but they are fundraising in a sweet way: hosting a lemonade stand Friday afternoon. 4-year-old Alice was inspired by her aunt Marie Hatterman, who was diagnosed with Hodkin’s Lymphoma when...
Peoria Library hosts bicycle giveaway raffle for their summer reading program
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Six weeks of summer reading gave some local kids the chance to take home a new bicycle Friday. Kids ranging from preschool to high school sat in the Peoria Public Library on Lincoln Ave. facing all 73 bikes, and waited to hear their name called to come up to the front of the room and receive a bike in the bike raffle event.
CI Road Trip: Heart of Illinois Fair
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates was in Peoria Friday at the Heart of Illinois Fair at the Expo Gardens as part of our CI Road Trip. He said the weather was perfect for the fair. While there are no carnival rides this year, he said there are still a lot of things to do.
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...
Kadean Completes KUNA Foodservice Expansion
EAST PEORIA, Ill. – KUNA Foodservice has an expanded cold storage facility in East Peoria, thanks to Kadean Construction. The contractor completed a 23,00-square-foot, design-build project under the direction of Kadean Project Director Ryan Grass, Project Engineer Matthew Lober and Project Superintendent Darren Pierce. Kadean built a -10 degree...
St Jude Kewanee To Peoria Run Fundraiser July 20th
Don’t miss the opportunity to give a group of runners, running for St Jude Children’s Hospital, a HUGE send off! Saturday, July 20, 2024, runners from all over the area will leave at 5 AM from Kewanee Physical Therapy and Rehab, and run on Main and Tenney Streets, before taking a break at the Peoples National Bank South Banking Center.
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,...
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...
Peoria Proud prioritizes safety as River City Pride Festival approaches
PEORIA (25News Now)—Peoria Proud is hosting its biggest event of the year, the River City Pride Festival, on July 20. However, in light of the recent shooting at Trump’s rally over the weekend, Peoria Proud had to revisit its safety measures for Saturday’s festivities. It’s an event...
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