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Heavy rains this past week have all but extinguished drought conditions across Illinois
Rainfall over the next week looks minimal across the Chicago area; heaviest amounts centered from Texas across the Southeast into the Carolinas Heavy rains this past week have all but extinguished drought conditions across Illinois. Precipitation past 7 days How far from normal? July 9 drought map: July 16 drought map:
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...
Three tap-ins: Final day of the 93rd Illinois State Amateur Championship
Jul. 19—Three items from Thursday at Atkins Golf Club in Urbana, courtesy N-G staff writer Zach Piatt: Bragging rights Champaign native David Keenan had the best finish of the five local golfers. He played consistent golf for about the first three and a half rounds, sitting at 2 under par overall with just six holes to play. But the former Salt Fork and Parkland College standout played the ...
28-year anniversary of Illinois’s biggest rainfall in recorded history
A swath of heavy rainfall occurred across portions of south central Wisconsin, northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana on July 17-18, 1996. From the National Weather Service: The heaviest rainfall was observed near Aurora, Illinois, with a maximum point rainfall of 16.94 inches in a 24-hour period. The 24-hour rainfall measured near Aurora remains the statewide record (as […]
Illinois Republican delegates believe Trump will win regardless of whom he faces in November
MILWAUKEE (CBS) -- As the Democrats sort out who their nominee will be—with pressure growing for President Biden to withdraw—Illinois' Republicans are unbothered by whom former President Donald Trump faces come November.At their breakfast Thursday—which ended with a rousing rendition of "God Bless America"—Illinois Republican delegates gave high marks for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. They thought vice presidential nominee JD Vance was a big hit.They also think the disarray on the Democratic ticket is not a problem, but an opportunity. The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.With the increasingly...
US Invests $140 Million in Illinois Quantum Proving Ground.
The US Department of Defense is investing up to $140 million in a national proving ground for quantum technologies in Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the State of Illinois are partnering on the project, which will be based at a soon-to-be-built quantum campus in the Chicago region.
Town council member Chemberly Harris announces run for mayor of Normal
Normal Town Council member Chemberly Harris on Friday announced that she is running for the office of mayor in next year's election. Earlier this week, current Mayor Chris Koos said he will seek a sixth term in the April 25, 2025 consolidated election. At the event, Harris — who was...
25 Sports Thursday- July 18, 2024- 3 local golfers place in the top ten at the State Am Golf, plus a great night of volleyball at Illini Elite
PEORIA (25News Now) - Bloomington’s T.J. Barger finishes 3rd, Bloomington’s Parker Wisdom 5th and Marquette Heights Carter Stevenson 10th in the Illinois State Amateur Tournament in Champaign. Plus, we have plenty of summer high school volleyball from the Illini Elite League. You can watch 25News - any newscast,...
St. Jude Memphis to Peoria runners trek more than 400 miles for lifesaving mission
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – The 465-mile trek is nearly over for 185 runners in the St. Jude Memphis to Peoria Run. The runners are doing it as a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Their goal is to beat last year’s fundraising total of $1.2 million, and the...
As one Peoria clothing store closes its doors, another launches in Warehouse District
Aaron C. Selburg and Heidi Mitzelfelt are first-time business owners. But Selburg estimates they bring more than five decades of retail experience in the apparel industry to their new venture: The Modern Gentleman, located at 800 SW Adams Street, Suite 105 in Peoria’s Warehouse District. The duo's decision to launch The Modern Gentleman...
South Peoria shooting leaves one man shot in the leg
PEORIA, Ill: – Peoria police are investigating a shooting in South Peoria. Officers responded to a Shot Spotter alert of ten rounds fired in the area of Starr and Westmoreland around 11 p.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived, they found a 19-year-old man with an apparent gunshot wound to the...
North Peoria vehicle burglaries under investigation
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria police are investigating the alleged break-in of approximately ten vehicles in North Peoria. Officers responded to the area of Bluebonnet Drive on a report of a possible vehicle burglary in progress. While on their way, officers were told one of the suspects was in possession...
Beloit Sky Carp will resume play after break on Friday in Peoria
BELOIT — The Beloit Sky Carp have had a few days off to recharge batteries as the Midwest League took a hiatus during the MLB All-Star break.. The Sky Carp resume play at Dozer Park in Peoria Friday night at 7:05 against the Chiefs. Beloit is currently fourth in the Western Division of the MWL at 10-11, 4.5 games behind Wisconsin. Peoria is currently third at 12-9, 2.5 games behind the Timber Rattlers. ...
Peoria High to be among the first schools in Illinois playing girls flag football
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Peoria High is the oldest high school in Illinois but it will be one of the new kids on the block this fall. It will be among the first schools to field a girl’s flag football team competing in the Illinois High School Association’s newest sport. The IHSA is adding girls […]
Man steals smokes, liquor from North Peoria drug store
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A man stole a bottle of cognac and a package of cigarettes from the Walgreens store near Northwoods Mall on Tuesday. According to a report filed at the Peoria Police Department, the heist occurred shortly after 11 p.m. when a man, clad all in black with a blue bandana and white shoes, walked to the front of the store and asked for a 750-milliliter bottle of Hennessy and a package of Newport cigarettes.
Public Alert: DC Police Issue Warning About Officer Impersonation Scam
Near the nation’s capital, a new hoax is gaining popularity. Scammers are allegedly posing as members of the MPD department in an effort to deceive unsuspecting victims through email and phone calls. Scammers are emulating legitimate government phone numbers, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. This gang is going...
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