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Steamy and stormy work week
PEORIA (25News Now) - Have the umbrella on hand as we will see multiple rounds of storm chances throughout the work week. Temperatures and humidity will also see an increase with highs trending in the mid to upper 80′s to even the lower 90′s this week. Our first round of storms will pass through Central Illinois early this morning before drier conditions arrive. A few additional pop-ups will be possible, but most will see a dry day after the morning storms. Highs will trend near 90 as humidity increases. A few strong to severe storms will be possible over the next few days, with the best chance arriving Tuesday afternoon and late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. A Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) is in place mainly along and west of I-55. All severe weather related hazards are possible included a brief spin-up tornado, damaging winds and isolated hail.
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Man loses everything, including his dog, after fire destroys his Woodford County home
WOODFORD COUNTY (25News Now) - A fire late Monday afternoon destroyed a home in Minonk, killing a dog, but the man who lived there was not home at the time. Minonk Fire Chief Steve Allen said the single-story modular home was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived shortly before 5 p.m. The chief said neighbors also heard explosions, probably from oxygen tanks which may have fueled the fire.
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Illinois State Fair officials offer preview of this year’s event
(The Center Square) – The countdown is on for the start of the Illinois State Fair. With the start of the fair just days away, fair officials offered a preview of the newly renovated grounds Monday. The taxpayer-funded upgrades were part of an over $50 million capital project, which included various road improvements and renovations to The Coliseum. “You’ll see new seating, two elevators, new restrooms, improved ADA accessibility and...
FDA recalls produce sold at Indiana Kroger stores over possible Listeria contamination
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration announced a recall on produce and other products due to a possible Listeria contamination. The recalled produce purchased from Weirs Farm was sold in Kroger stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. This includes all produce packaged at the Supreme Service Solution facility in […]
Two Illinois Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Money Laundering
Two Illinois Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Money Laundering (Rock Island, IL) – Two Illinois men – Erik Richard Jones, 46, and Mitchell Allen Melega, 38 – were sentenced on July 23, 2024, to multi-year prison sentences following their convictions for conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering. Jones, of Colona, Illinois, was sentenced to 54 months of imprisonment to be followed by five years of supervised release, and Melega, formerly of Orion, Illinois, was sentenced to 75 months of imprisonment to be followed by five years of supervised release. Both defendants were also ordered to pay $4,840,944.63 in restitution.
Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for July 28, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of July 15, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 1205 E. Frye Ave., Peoria: John E. and Kimberly A. Herington to Ryan Nacke, $79,000. ...
Man held pending trial on shooting death of Peoria high basketball star
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A West Peoria man was ordered held in custody Monday afternoon pending trial on charges he participated in the shooting of a former Peoria High School basketball star. Korion Hopkins, 18, was charged with first-degree murder accused in connection with the April 30 deadly shooting...
East Peoria job fair offers renewable energy opportunities
PEORIA (25News Now) - Area contractors and those seeking jobs in green energy came together at Illinois Central College. ICC held a solar energy contractor clinic and job fair on its East Peoria campus. The event served as an opportunity for contractors to grow their businesses by learning more about the ever-changing solar power industry.
Peoria Public Schools transportation department fully staffed, still seeking more drivers
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Public Schools kids may find shorter wait times for the bus thanks to a full staff of drivers. In 2024, PPS has 85 drivers plus trainees for what transportation employees are saying is the first time in a long time. They will drive buses for 76 routes.
Win Tickets for Alice Cooper in Peoria
The original shock rocker Alice Cooper brings his Too Close For Comfort Tour to the Peoria Civic Center this Sunday, August 4! And The Laser wants to get you into the show for FREE!. -CLICK “Enter Now” BELOW TO SIGN-UP- You can sign-up once per day to increase...
'I'm in shock': Peoria City soccer dominates semifinal, will play for USL2 national championship
PEORIA — The Peoria City soccer team’s run through the USL2 playoffs continued Sunday with a blowout win in the national semifinals at Shea Stadium. The City got a hat trick from forward Luke Persenico to beat Tucson, 5-1, and advance to the national championship match scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3...
Community Foundation of Central Illinois invites applications for fall grants
The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) invites applications for its fall grants. Grants will be made to organizations with programs serving individuals within a 50-mile radius surrounding the city of Peoria, Illinois, excluding Knox and McLean counties. The foundation invites applications for the following opportunities:. Community Needs Grants: Grants...
25 Sports Sunday - July 28, 2024
(25News Now) - Go, Go, Go. That was all day today at the annual Peoria TT races held at the one of the most famous motorcycle racing venues in the country, Peoria Motorcycle Club. Also, today was the Men’s and Women’s Open finals of the Tri-County Tennis Tournament. It was...
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