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From pursuing her nursing degree to having her own apartment, this freshman is ready for Bradley University
PEORIA (25News Now) -Many freshmen are leaving the nest of their childhood homes and will begin their college journies as Bradley University’s move-in process began Friday, Aug. 16, and will go through Sunday, Aug. 17. Incoming freshman, Ava Brinkman traveled from western Illinois with her parents to move into...
Friday Night Lights are approaching!
High school sports are back. Practice for the 2024-25 school year opened Monday, giving away to football, flag football, cross country, golf, boys soccer, girls swimming, girls tennis and volleyball starting their respective seasons. Games, matches and meets will begin in the next few weeks with football opening night on Aug. 30. The buzz...
State-of-the-art welding tools help Manual High School students build skills
PEORIA (25News Now) - Welding students at Manual High School in Peoria have been busy practicing their skills with the latest in training technology. Caterpillar gifted the high school eight VR welding machines, priced at $210,000. On the machines, students wear a VR helmet and practice a variety of welding techniques and joints.
Thousands of students descend upon Bradley University this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. – It’s that time of year again. The time when the population of Peoria grows by the thousands. It’s Move-in Weekend at Bradley University is scheduled. Multiple road closures and traffic restrictions are already in place around the Hilltop. The bulk of the activity people...
Kids' Activities and Classes Guide
Welcome to our Guide for Kids' Classes and Activities in Peoria, Illinois! As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, it's the perfect time for your children to explore new interests, develop skills, and make lasting memories. Whether they're into sports, arts, science, or just looking for some fun, we've gathered a wide variety of classes and activities to keep them engaged all season long. Dive in and discover the best that Peoria has to offer this fall!
Civil rights lawsuit filed by ISU protestors lands in federal court
PEORIA – A lawsuit filed in May by Illinois State University students protesting the ongoing conflict in Gaza has been moved to federal court. And within a day, the seven students involved have asked, through their attorney, for a judge to bar the school from taking further action against them while the suit is pending.
Bradley University freshmen move in and begin their college journeys
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — It’s the start of a new life chapter for Bradley freshmen and their families. Saturday was move in day for all freshmen students. For freshmen like Tim Shepard, who plans on studying public relations on the Hilltop, it can be a mixture of emotions.
Blue Lions ‘Find A Way’ to upgrade the locker room at Gardner Park
During this past winter Washington High School head football coach David Everson presented the idea to the coaches and the Blue Lion QB Club about updating the locker room at Gardner Park, as it hadn’t been updated in decades. During the initial research of the cost to have the...
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