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Doctor suffering heart attack during Illinois marathon saved by son
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before...
One of nation's largest smoothie chains coming to East Peoria's Levee District
One of the nation's largest smoothie chains is coming to the Peoria area. Tropical Smoothie Café will introduce its line of specialty smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and salads to East Peoria’s Levee District by late 2024. The chain’s East Peoria location will occupy an existing storefront at 200 W. Washington St., according to City of...
Ottawa's New Summer Festival Just A Few Days Away
The summer festival formerly known as “Riverfest” in Ottawa starts up Saturday with plenty of food, music, and drinks. “Friendship Days” features events in and around Washington Square Park for a full 7 days. This weekend's part of the festival is highlighted by what's being called “Drinkin' with Lincoln”. Check out numerous bands in downtown Ottawa all the while enjoying local food vendors and both beer and wine vendors. Sunday also offers a “Touch-A-Truck” attraction.
Bloomington pawn shops raided by Illinois Attorney General's Office
Authorities have raided at least two pawn shops in Bloomington. As of late afternoon Tuesday, a number of government SUVs were at Midwest Exchange on East Empire Street in Bloomington. Bloomington Police confirmed Monster Pawn on RT Dunn Drive in Bloomington also was blocked off and law enforcement officers were...
More than a century in prison for 2020 Bloomington homicide
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - A man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a 20-year-old man and wounding another on Bloomington’s west side almost four years ago. McLean County Judge William Yoder on Monday sentenced 31-year-old Malcolm Johnson to 123 years in prison. He...
Pneumonia Cases Prompts Alert At Illinois Veterans Home In La Salle
Have you heard of any Pneumonia cases going around?. A message was sent recently to all residents of the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle and their representatives announcing two or more instances of Pneumonia at the home as of July 12th. By law, the veterans home is required to notify its residents and their representatives when there are two or more instances of an “infectious disease” present anywhere inside the home.
Two-vehicle crash redirecting traffic off I-74
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 74 near milepost 95 in East Peoria is redirecting traffic. According to Illinois State Police, the crash occurred just before 12 p.m. and caused one of the vehicles to be fully engulfed in flames. No injuries have been reported...
63-year-old woman reported missing in central Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 63-year-old woman was reported missing Tuesday in central Peoria after she was last seen over the weekend. Police are asking for the public’s help in finding her. According to a press release from Semone Roth, a spokeswoman with the Peoria Police Department, Lisa...
Classic Car Enthusiast Passes From Injuries Sustained In Ottawa Wreck
A recent crash in Ottawa that involved an antique Jeep turned out to be fatal. The Ottawa Police Department on Tuesday sent out an updated accident report mentioning that 64-year-old Ronald Winnicki of Ottawa passed away from his injuries. His obituary states that he was pronounced dead July 1st at OSF in Peoria.
Inside Peoria City soccer's dramatic playoff weekend and what it means
PEORIA — The Peoria City delivered a drama-filled performance over the weekend in the USL2 playoffs, and now the second-year team will move on to a bigger stage. Shea Stadium will again serve as host site for multiple playoff games in the upcoming weekend, as Peoria City hosts the Flint City Bucks in...
International Indie rocker to paddle his way through the Quad Cities area
Andalusia, Ill. (KWQC) - International Indie rocker, JW Francis is canoeing his way down the Mississippi River. Francis started the 2,340 mile trek from Minnesota to Louisiana July 1 and will be stopping by Andalusia around Aug. 1. Along his trip, he will be camping and performing impromptu concerts in...
Rivian R2 Garners ‘Well Over 100,000’ Preorders
When the Rivian R2 concept rolled onto the stage during its reveal event early this year, it received a thunderous applause from the audience. The electric crossover aims to herald a new era for Rivian as it now targets the mass market with a more affordable model. Looking at the reservation numbers, it seems like the anticipation is building up.
The INCIL home modification grant will aid middle income families
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/08/24: Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show to talk about the INCIL home modification grant that is helping residents across Illinois achieve greater independence in their homes. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call them at 1-630-616-6249.
Babies “R” Us is making a comeback, with 11 new stores in Illinois
Attention children (and parents) of the 1990s: Babies "R" Us, the beloved retailer you may remember from your younger years will soon return to the Chicago area in a new way. Babies "R" Us, which went out of business in 2018, will soon open 200 stores across the country, each inside of Kohl's Department stores, a press release said.
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
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