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Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for July 7, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of June 24, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 1800 N. Linn St., Peoria: Jason Yordy to Michael and Jennifer McLaughlin, $85,000. ...
Arson Determined in Peoria House Fire
PEORIA (25News Now) - At approximately 5:37 p.m., the Peoria Fire Department responded to a house fire call in the 2000 block of N. Bigelow, according to Battalion Chief Ryan Calhoun. When fire crews arrived on the scene, they worked to extinguish smoke and heavy flames coming from the two-story...
Fire Causes Nearly $80,000 In Damages to Vacant Home
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria firefighters were called to a vacant 1 1/2 story house in the 700 block of East Kansas Saturday at approximately 4:12 p.m. Upon arrival crews observed heavy smoke, high heat and a large amount of fire coming from the basement of the structure. A neighboring home suffered siding damage due to its proximity.
Peoria City clinches playoff berth after 2-2 draw with Des Moines
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Needing a win or a draw in either of their last two games of the season to clinch a playoff berth, Peoria City was able to do so with a 2-2 draw against the Des Moines Menace in their home finale on Saturday. Former Bradley player DJ Koulai scored in the […]
Monster trucks take over Peoria Speedway
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Monster X tour was in Peoria on Saturday for one night only. Five monster trucks weighing more 10,000 pounds were on full display, smashing cars, racing, jumping and even melting down another car. Guests also got the once in a lifetime chance to ride...
“My dad gave me $20 and told me good luck.” Brian Wardle talks about oldest daughter moving to college
PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Over his tenure with the Bradley Braves, coach Brian Wardle has seen dozens of athletes move in. Now he experienced it as a parent. His oldest daughter Mya has settled into Eastern Kentucky University to play basketball. He had to be out recruiting for the...
Glen Oak Christian Church hosting first Vacation Bible School since pandemic
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Glen Oak Christian Church is hoping to see more than 100 kids for their upcoming Vacation Bible School. According to a news release from Glen Oak, the returning program will start on July 7 and run through July 11. It will be the first one on-site since the pandemic.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
A HUGE WIN: Illinois Grandma Wins $1M On Scratch Off Ticket
An Illinois woman didn't expect to win $1 million after buying a lottery ticket at her local Walmart. I guess when you save money you do, in fact, live better. Lots of tears have been shed since Pamela Arscott from Franklin Park, Illinois won a million dollars on a $10 scratch off ticket. She got to celebrate with her five children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. What a beautiful moment!
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
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