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8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Is Illinois a swing state this year? Here's everything you need to know
As Democrats and Republicans try to attract voters ahead of the November presidential election, both party's nominees are focusing on campaigning in a handful of states, known as swing states. A swing state is one where both parties have similar levels of support and could play a key role in...
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
Community Spotlight: Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois is a foundation that provides grants to nonprofit organizations in nine counties in Central Illinois. The grants can be used for any durable goods — anything that is hard and durable. Allison Winters, the President and CEO of the Community Foundation, came on The Morning […]
DNC notebook: Moore takes a (hot dog) stand, Warnock recalls his Baltimore days
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker engage in a different type of dog fight, and Sen. Raphael Warnock shows off his Baltimore bona fides in a speech to the Maryland delegation at the DNC.
Burlington Police arrest man following investigation
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Police Department has announced the arrest of a man on multiple charges. According to a news release, on August 13th, Burlington Police Officers responded to a theft in progress on the property of Ferguson Plumbing. When officers arrived on scene, the suspects fled on foot. Officers...
Peoria leaders worry state pension requirement will drain city finances
PEORIA (25News Now) - The City of Peoria is not on track to meet the state’s requirement of being fully funded in pensions for police and firefighters, forcing leaders to consider raising taxes. Illinois law states municipal cities, like Peoria, must have both fire and police pensions 90% funded...
One injured after Friday night shooting
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 17-year-old was taken to a local hospital after a shooting in Peoria on Friday. According to Peoria Police spokeswoman Semone Roth, officers were dispatched on a report of a person being shot at approximately 9:49 p.m. When officers arrived, they learned a teen was transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest.
25 Sports Tour- Bloomington Central Catholic
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Bloomington Central Catholic Saints bring back lots of experience and talent from last year’s undefeated Illini Prairie Conference champs. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
Four people arrested in Lee County on drug charges
Donnellson, IA- The Lee County Narcotics Task Force has announced multiple arrests following the execution of a search warrant. According to a news release, 44 year old Jennifer Morris, 51 year old Jason Anderson, 39 year old Joshua Edwin James Hartman, and 18 year old Kenneth Thompson, all of Donnellson were arrested on multiple drug-related charges.
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