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Prairie Dirt Classic Week Opens With Castrol FloRacing Night In America
AUSTIN, Texas —Castrol® FloRacing Night in America presented by Kubota invades Fairbury (Ill.) Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. The miniseries will sanction the fifth annual One For the Road presented by I-Beam Sliding Doors. Jul 24, 10:15 PM UTC. 2024 Castrol FloRacing Night in America at Fairbury Speedway.
Tom’s Take — St. Jude’s Impact on One Peru Family — July 21, 2024
The St. Jude Run is this weekend, but if you haven’t had a chance to support this year’s campaign, there’s still plenty of time. Here is one family’s story if the difference St. Jude has made for them — and it’s led to their lifelong effort to raise money for the hospital’s vital mission.
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — 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 Comptroller takes step to address state’s pension challenges
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Comptroller says she is confident that the condition of Illinois’ pension system is headed in the right direction. The state’s unfunded pension liabilities have been a sore thumb for decades. The Commission of Government Forecasting and Accountability reported that Illinois’ pension system experienced growth in debt last year of […]
Grammy-winners, legends headline Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival lineup
Blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland, Blues Hall of Famer and three-time Grammy winner Bobby Rush, and Chicago-based blues singer, songwriter and guitarist Joanna Connor will perform at the Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival on Aug. 30-31 on the Peoria riverfront. Also appearing will be Here Come the Mummies, as well as five-time Grammy-nominated blues singer, songwriter and pianist Marcia Ball, reported Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment in a news release. Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco...
Streator Police investigating shooting incident; victim in OSF Peoria
An unidentified man is in OSF Peoria after being shot in Streator City Park late Saturday afternoon. In a release, city police said they were summoned about 4:45pm for a report of a shooting. The victim, a 32-year old man, was found with a gunshot wound to the back. He's...
Illinois Officials Question Alton Mine Collapse and Future Safety Plans
The collapse of a mine on June 26, 2024, in Gordon Moore Park, Alton, Illinois, has alarmed local officials and residents. The falling apart resulted in a large sinkhole in the park’s soccer fields. With dimensions nearly 200 feet wide and 50 feet deep, the hole kept growing after several rains disrupted sports events and camps scheduled for the summer.
Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
New QBs, new coach and good vibes: 4 observations from Washington's 7-on-7 football camp
WASHINGTON — Washington hosting its annual high school football fest has been a summer staple for the last 17 years. But for the first time in the event’s history, Darrell Crouch isn’t the Panthers head coach. Crouch retired at the end of last season, following a decorated 19-year career at Washington that saw 156 victories and 16 playoff appearances. Former associate head coach Todd Stevens has taken the reigns of the program. ...
East Peoria teen wins national junior pool championship in St. Louis
But he picked up the game so fast he won a national title earlier this month. The East Peoria High School junior was crowned champion of his division at the 2024 American Pool Players Association National Junior Championships June 29-July 1 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel in St. Louis.
Galesburg girl wins Li’l Miss Illinois pageant
There she is, Li’l Miss Illinois. That person is Kynleigh Fox of Galesburg, who was recently named Li’l Miss Illinois 2024 through the Miss Illinois Youth Program. Fox, daughter of Stacy Dunham, took part in the pageant recently as Li’l Miss Knox County. Fox recently turned 9 years old and will be a fourth grader at Galesburg Christian School. Among the activities she was required to take part included a talent – she danced – and an interview. Fox aced it as she was named Overall Top Interview.
1st African American on Normal Town Council to run for mayor
NORMAL (25News Now) - The first African American on the Normal Town Council wants to make history again by becoming mayor. Chemberly Harris made the announcement Friday during a Meet and Greet event at the Savannah Green Clubhouse in Normal. Her entry into the 2025 race sets up a challenge...
Win Tickets to Alexandra Kay at the McLean County Fair with Faith in the Morning on B104
B104 is looking forward to Alexandra Kay at the McLean County Fair and we’ve got your chance to win a party pack of 4 tickets all this week with Faith in the Morning!. Alexandra Kay is performing at the McLean County Fair on Friday, July 26th and you can win a party pack of 4 tickets for you and the family, or you and your friends! Your ticket will get you into the concert to see Alexandra Kay, AND also admission into the McLean County Fair.
B-N groups offer free course to address racial disparities in swim safety access
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA and the American Red Cross are teaming up to introduce a new program to provide free swimming lessons and water safety training for children. The collaborative effort seeks to equip children with essential skills to ensure their safety in and around water. B.J. Wilken, Bloomington-Normal YMCA CEO,...
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