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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...
Abingdon-Avon High School Clay Target Shooters Participate in National Championship
Abingdon-Avon High School completed their first year of participating in competitive clay target shooting on July 14th at the USA High School Clay Target League National Championships in Mason, Michigan. A-Town had five shooters able to make the trip north. There were a total of 1734 shooters from around the United States taking part in the event.
Probable cause found for two to be tried for fatal shooting
A Knox County judge says there’s probable cause for two people to be tried in connection with a fatal shooting a month and a half ago. Knox County Court records indicate Judge Chad Long ruled Monday that probable cause exists to try Chase Houlden, Jr, and Gabriel Moore, both 19, on counts including First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery.
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...
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.
RAGBRAI 2024 Day 4: Route, things to do Wednesday from Winterset to Knoxville
WINTERSET, Iowa — The 2024 edition of RAGBRAI marks the 51st anniversary of the first ride in 1973. This year's ride will go 434 miles, starting in Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ending in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. Here's what riders can look forward to during Wednesday's...
Empire Lounge liquor license denied by Peoria City Council
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria City Council on Tuesday denied a liquor license for Empire Lounge, located in the Wardcliffe Shopping Center on North Sterling Avenue, for the third time. The Tuesday city council meeting featured in-depth discussion including voices from both city residents and council members. John...
WMBD Sports Recap: July 23, 2024
PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Familiar faces were back at the Riverplex in Peoria. Manual grads David and Derrick Booth hosting their annual youth basketball camp; the free camp helps kids in the inner city of Peoria get to a sports camp. The Booths — who both used basketball to...
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...
Audit: Iowa ESA program costs twice as much for management company
The company overseeing Iowa's education savings account program is being paid more than the state originally agreed to after the contract was amended without adequate documentation, according to an annual audit of the Iowa Department of Education. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the education savings account law in 2023, allowing families to apply for about $7,800 per child in taxpayer-funded scholarships to pay private school expenses such as tuition and fees. ...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Cannabis Operator Strategically Opens New Location Near NE/IA Hubs
Multi-state cannabis operator, Greenlight, targets Nebraska and Iowa cannabis consumers with the opening of its newest dispensary in Rock Port, Missouri. Consistently rated as one of the top dispensaries in MO, Greenlight strategically chose Rock Port to broaden its consumer base in new markets. Greenlight announced the opening of its...
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
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