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25 Sports Sunday - July 21, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - It’s one of the biggest tennis tournaments in our area. Over the next couple of weekends in Morton, it’s the Tri-County Tennis Tournament, and this weekend was the Men’s and Women’s Open Doubles Championships. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere...
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,...
Teenage passenger killed in suspected drunk driving crash in East Peoria
A 17-year-old girl is dead after a single vehicle crash in East Peoria early Monday morning. The crash happened just after 2 a.m. in the 3200 block of Springfield Road. The 17-year-old was a passenger in the vehicle. East Peoria Police Deputy Chief Jason Ernst says the 16-year-old driver was arrested for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and aggravated reckless driving.
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.
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!
Limited rain chances this week
PEORIA (25News Now) - Our forecast will trend mostly quiet this week with only a few chances for some nuisance showers. A few isolated showers and a stray rumble of thunder will be possible today and Tuesday as a slow moving disturbance continues to pass through the Midwest. A better chance for a few storms will be possible with a passing cold front Wednesday, otherwise our forecast looks to trend dry this week. Humidity will increase the next few days, making it feel more uncomfortable. Highs will be on par with our seasonal averages much of the work week with highs in the mid 80′s. The heat will return this weekend into next week with highs returning to the 90′s.
Peoria Makers Art Market lets artists show off their work
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — More than a dozen vendors came out for the 2nd Peoria Makers Art Market. At the Friendly Valley Tavern in Peoria, artists showed off all their goods on the outdoor lawn without having to pay a vendor fee. Ranging from jewelry to artwork and woodworking,...
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 […]
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. […]
Illinois teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan looks to shine at Miss Amazing Summit
The Miss Amazing National Summit in Rosemont highlights women with disabilities, including Illinois Teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan, who has raised over 7,200 items for food pantries and uses her platform to inspire and help others.
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
BLOOMINGTON – If you have hazardous waste, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for you to get rid of it. The Illinois EPA is hosting numerous hazardous waste collections in partnership with local governments this fall. On Sept. 28, you can get rid of your waste at McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington.
Illinois Attorney General defends gun ban with reference to attempted assassination of former president
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.”
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:
Rural student “didn’t see any changes” after Illinois LGBTQ+ history law passed
CUBA — Amber Cannon came out as nonbinary in fifth grade in rural, western Illinois. Around that time, in 2019, a new Illinois law also came out requiring public schools to teach LGBTQ+ history every year. Cannon followed the news of the law and saw little change in Cuba’s...
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.
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