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Ready to bounce back: Illinois volleyball previews 2024 season
(WCIA) — Illinois volleyball is getting ready for what it hopes to be a bounce back season after missing the NCAA Tournament for a second straight season. This squad features four new transfers and returns All-Big Ten outside hitter Raina Terry for a fifth season. Head coach Chris Tamas has added depth to his roster, […]
District 87 welcomes students back with a celebration
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — District 87 had a fun start to the school year as back-to-school season is fully underway. Students at Stevenson Elementary were welcomed with hugs, bubbles and music. “This is incredible. The energy for the start of the year, to get kids excited. We just want...
High Kings' mix of contemporary and classic Irish folk music is back in Bloomington
It's been a year since the popular Irish folk band the High Kings visited Bloomington-Normal. This Friday, they're back for a concert at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, playing classic ballads and up tunes, plus a healthy dose of original songs from the band's 2023 album, The Road Not Taken.
Boot Camp: Dunlap poised for big year with bigger line
DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — As usual, the skilled positions are getting lots of attention at Dunlap. But coach Brett Cazalet’s eyes are on his line. “It’s probably the biggest line I’ve had here at Dunlap,” Cazalet said. His line is anchored by 6-7, 315-pound left tackle Isaac Foster. Joining Foster as returning starters on the […]
Pigskin Preview 2024: Normal U-High Pioneers
Assistant Coaches: Nick Cottone, Nathan Desmet, Jake Gates, Mason Kaufmann, Nate Logsdon, Carsten Menzer, Alec Mudra, Chris Pedersen, Logan Steidinger, Lance Tinsley. School Conference Championships: n/a (CS8) Biggest Rival Game Every Year: Central Catholic if we can find a way to play them, but we play Bloomington High School this...
QC International Airport holds TSA precheck event
The Quad Cities International Airport and IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, are holding a TSA PreCheck enrollment event now through August 30. Travelers will be able to enroll at 2200 69th Avenue in Moline (the airport terminal), now through August 30. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 1-5 p.m. The […]
All veterans invited to Operation Firm Handshake
Max Valdez would like everyone to prepare for the upcoming Firm Handshake annual event on Saturday, Sept. 7, by taking their organization's mantra to heart. “We're here to have fun and enjoy the day. Bottom line: we did our duty, now let's enjoy a day together! All vets are welcome,” Valdez said.
Colleges across Central Illinois start classes
CENTRAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Students at Illinois Central College and Illinois State University were welcomed back to campus earlier today with hopes of having a successful school year. “We think we’re creating a sense of belonging by welcoming students as they come across the bridge, making sure they know...
Whittier Primary School students recognized in statewide poetry contest
Peoria's Whittier Primary School is sowing the seeds for many young award-winning poets. The school had one student win and one receive an honorable mention in the statewide Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards, an annual competition for K-12 students. This year's awards had 988 submissions, the most ever. Antonio Galindo,...
18-year-old indicted by Peoria County grand jury in connection to fatal shooting in April
PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria County grand jury has indicted a man for First Degree Murder in connection to a fatal shooting in April. The grand jury Tuesday indicted 18-year-old Korion Hopkins, who is charged in connection to the death of 18-year-old MikeQuese Taylor. The shooting occurred the evening...
Peoria man indicted for soliciting the murder of witness in another legal matter
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A South Peoria man faces up to 30 years in prison after being indicted Tuesday for asking another person to kill someone for him. Aubrae Harper, 43, faces a single count of solicitation of murder for allegedly writing to a person earlier this year, asking him to kill another man whom he allegedly shot and who could testify in a trial.
Peoria mother charged with endangerment in death of her 9-month-old baby
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria County grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Peoria woman after her baby died of an overdose from drugs that fell into his crib. Zenai Wolford, 19, faces a single count of endangering the life and health of a child, a felony with a potential decade-long sentence. Probation is also an option.
Peoria woman killed in two-vehicle crash, coroner says
A Peoria woman was killed On Aug. 16 following a two-vehicle crash west of Kewanee. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said that Cassie Boorn, 37, was pronounced dead at 7:55 p.m. at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria after sustaining serious injuries in a crash at the intersection of Henry County Highway 5 and North 500th Avenue west of the city. ...
Discovery of gun, drugs lead to Peoria man being charged with armed violence
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man faces up to 30 years in prison after being charged in connection with an incident over the weekend involving drugs and a loaded firearm. Albert Bovan, 22, was charged Monday in Peoria County Circuit Court with armed violence. It alleged he was in possession of a handgun and drugs when he was arrested late Saturday night.
Central Peoria woman reportedly robbed at gunpoint of car, watch and several shoes
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 35-year-old Peoria woman told police a masked man put what she thought was a gun to her head early Saturday morning before he took her SUV. It was around 2 a.m. Saturday and the woman had just arrived at her home, located in the 2100 block of Windermere Avenue which is near Newman Golf course, according to a report filed at the Peoria Police Department.
Bradley Men’s Golf Reveals 2024-25 Schedule
PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Men's Golf Coach Jeff Roche announced the complete schedule for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday. The Braves open the season with tournaments in three consecutive weeks, beginning at the Derek Dolenc Invitational, hosted by SIU-Edwardsville, on September 9-10 in Madison, Ill. On Sept. 16-17, Bradley travels to Kansas State to participate in the Wildcat Invitational. The team closes the three-week stretch with the Zach Johnson Invitational in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sept. 23-24. Bradley concludes its fall season at Kennesaw State University with the Pinetree Intercollegiate on October 14-15. The golfers return to action with a...
Comfortable for now, but turning hot and humid
PEORIA (25News Now) - Our weather will continue to stay on repeat for the next couple of days. That means that skies will remain mainly clear to partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 70s and lows in the low 50s. By Friday, warmer and slightly more muggy air will return to Central Illinois. Expect highs to reach the mid 80s on Friday. This weekend will be hotter and more humid with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Expect more of the same early next week, but eventually a cold front will pass through by the middle of the week which will bring cooler and more comfortable conditions back by the end of next week. A few showers and storms will also be possible with this cold front. As it stands now, it looks like next Wednesday will be our best rain chance.
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