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Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for July 21, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of July 8, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 3101 N. Molleck Drive, Peoria: Kathy M. Perce, formerly known as Kathleen F. Johnson, also known as Kathleen P. Johnson, to Pamela Fleming,...
OSF Healthcare gives out teddy bears at Peoria Chiefs game
OSF Healthcare gives out teddy bears at Peoria Chiefs game.
Gas prices continue to rise in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The average price of gas in the Peoria area rose about a cent in the last week. According to a GasBuddy survey of 148 gas stations in the Peoria area, the average price of gas on Monday is about $3.67 a gallon. This is about a cent higher than a month ago and a cent lower than the average price from this time last year.
Peoria Makers Art Market lets artists show off their work
Peoria Makers Art Market lets artists show off their work.
Massive debt and abuse allegations: Inside the divorce of a Peoria city councilman
The estranged wife of Zach Oyler testified in divorce proceedings that the Peoria city councilman had physically and emotionally abused her during their marriage. Heather Oyler said under oath in Peoria County Court that Zach Oyler had been abusive, echoing accusations she made on her blog earlier this year. She also reiterated a claim that Oyler hid her in their home so she could not be found by investigators while he was being prosecuted in a domestic...
The Only Official Summer Rides For St. Judes Heads Oz In Creve Couer July 25
Walters Brothers Harley-Davidson St Jude Summer Rides are back! See all the upcoming events right here!. We join Hundreds of riders every Thursday at more than a dozen locations supporting St. Jude Childrens Hospital. And this year someone will win a 2024 Low Rider S! Plus live music, cold drinks and hot food along the way! Check the schedule of locations and meet at Walters Brothers Harley Davidson any Thursday around 5oclock for your first chance to WIN that new 2024 Low Rider S!– then ride out with us on a backroads summer ride to the featured location with more chances to win concert tickets, free Harley Swag and that new Harley Low Rider S on display at select locations all over Central Illinois! See you on the St. Jude Summer Rides this summer with Walters Brothers Harley Davidson & us!
Central Illinois runners relay to Peoria for children’s hospital
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — People from all across the Midwest laced up their shoes and ran to Peoria last week. The annual event raises money and awareness for the Children’s Hospital. One of 32 groups in Illinois began their leg of the race on Friday in Monticello. They ran relay-style to Peoria, which is home […]
Local activist group continues to protest the war in Palestine
PEORIA (25News Now) - Dozens of people came out with Peoria for Palestine to protest the war in Palestine Sunday afternoon in Peoria. At the corner of University and Main Streets, the group held signs and chanted songs begging for the violence in the country to stop. This is the...
Peoria City head to Conference Finals
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria City defeated the Des Moines Menace in a high scoring and physical match, the biggest in the team’s young history. The Carp would open the scoring after a nice pass from Jose Gomez. Justin Wilson put it in and Peoria City was up 1-0 after it trickled into the net. […]
LP to Peoria runners hand $65,000 check to St. Jude Telethon Saturday
Forty-two experienced runners completed the 60 mile trek to Peoria Saturday for the annual St. Jude Run. They started at 5am from St. Bede, ran in fine weather and covered the distance in about eleven hours. Every runner – on average – covers about three miles. Organizer, Kelly Schaefer is a Speech Language Pathologist for Peru schools. She told 103-9 WLPO that running into the Civic Center during the annual telethon means a lot - especially to new runners:
Peoria police investigate shots fired inside Big Al’s
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Officers are investigating a report of gunshots inside the building that houses Big Al’s early Sunday. Officers were called the business, located in the 400 block of Southwest Jefferson Avenue, just before 3:30 a.m. on a report of a fight, said Semone Roth of the Peoria Police Department.
Illinois State Police investigating after man killed during encounter with Peoria police
A man was killed during an encounter with multiple police officers Sunday in Peoria. Four Peoria police officers responded to the 1800 block of W. Sherman Avenue around 12:33 p.m. Sunday on a call for assistance with a "violent" male, police said. Officers identified the individual as Donald Wilson, 46, who had a...
Dozens of runners pay tribute to former Richwoods High School Student for St. Jude
PEORIA (25News Now)—Hundreds of runners are coming together today to continue St. Jude’s life-saving mission through the St. Jude Runs. The Richwoods to Peoria runners are running around 30 miles today, with a goal of raising $37,000. There are 37 runners this year, and each runner is responsible for $1,000 in fundraising efforts.
4 more tornadoes confirmed from last Monday’s derecho
Thorough surveys by the National Weather Service in Lincoln have unveiled 4 additional tornado tracks from last Monday night’s derecho which also packed 60 to 111 mph winds. There was 1 tornado near Williamsfield, 1 near Dunlap and 2 near Germantown Hills.
'Supporting the community that's supported us.' Cafe Moxo workers volunteer post Adams St. fire
You won’t find the crew of Cafe Moxo behind the usual red and black bar, but they’re still working on the clock across Springfield. You’ll find the 12 men and women who used to man the coffee station and sandwich bars now at St. John’s Breadline, Washington Street Mission, Contact Ministries and several elementary schools across the district.
Teenage driver arrested after injuring herself, killing another in crash on Springfield Road
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 16-year-old girl was arrested Monday for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving after injuring herself and killing another during a crash in East Peoria. According to an incident report from the East Peoria Police Department Monday morning, the crash...
'Blessing in disguise': Metamora grad battles MS, excels in military Warrior Games
PEORIA — Allie Smith has two armfuls of medals from the 2024 U.S. Department of Defense Warrior Games, but the real prize proved to be the mettle she discovered through competition. The Germantown Hills native and former Metamora soccer player is a U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant working as an avionics expert, repairing...
Volunteers open school supply store for teachers in Our Town Forsyth
FORSYTH, Ill. (WCIA) — The school year is just about a month away. That means restocking on pencils, markets and notebooks may soon be on the top of your mind. Teachers will prepare to fill their classrooms with those things, but it’s not always easy to get there. That’s where Crystal Hoadley and Jill Kelm […]
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