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Peoria restaurant inspections for July 2024
The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts food inspections for a wide range of establishments in the area. Inspections look for issues that could contribute to the spread of foodborne illness, as well as general cleanliness and maintenance of the establishment. The Journal Star examined routine inspections which took place in July for restaurants, mobile establishments and bars in...
This new Warehouse District restaurant is now serving brunch items on Sundays
In Peoria’s Warehouse District, customers at Pop-Up Chicken Shop will find two brunch items on the menu this Sunday: Sausage, egg and cheese biscuitsBiscuits and gravy This marks the second...
Former rescue dog reunites with the woman who saved his life
PEORIA (25News Now) -In August of 2023, Sara Cruse found a pitbull formerly named Nugget lying in her backyard and described him as nothing but “skin and bones”. A year later, she reunites with him and meets the family who adopted him. She reported the dirt and fleas-covered...
Preston Jackson commissioned to make a statue to replace Columbus in Bradley Park
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Park District will ask artist Preston Jackson to create a statue for Bradley Park that will go where the now-removed Columbus statue once stood. At their meeting Wednesday, the Board of Trustees voted to commission Jackson, a Peoria native, to create a work...
80’s Rocker Greg Kihn Dead At 75
It’s been a sad week for 1980’s Rock artists this week, Peoria Rock fans. Greg Kihn, the singer, songwriter with the Greg Kihn Band, has passed away at the age of 75 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Kihn and his band had two very notable songs in the early 1980’s, “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write Em’), in 1981 which went Top 15, and the Top 2 mega-hit “Jeopardy”, which was later immortalized by Weird Al Yankovic, as “I Lost On Jeopardy.” His music was instantly catchy and left an indelible mark.
Rock the Stage with Foreigner: Choir Edition
Foreigner is set to rock the Peoria Civic Center on September 25th as part of their Historic Farewell Tour, and your choir could be a part of the excitement! Imagine your group performing alongside these Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, singing one of their most iconic hits: “I Want to Know What Love Is.”
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time!
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Bark in the Park, returning to Tower Park in Peoria Heights this year!. Animal lovers, rejoice—this event is packed with activities just for you and your furry friends. Enjoy:. – The Marvelous Mutt Show. – Cake walks with exciting prizes. –...
From the studio to the bar: Morning News team serves up drinks for a good cause
PEORIA HEIGHTS (25News Now) - If you needed a good Happy Hour cocktail on Thursday night, you may have seen some familiar faces behind the bar. The 25 News morning team took their talents to Peoria Heights as guest bartenders at PBR’s 33Room to benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s through the Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center.
Peoria Zoo names entrance kiosk after late local leader Henry ‘Chappie’ Chapman
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Honoring a local leader, who was most known for his perserverance. Henry Chapman, also known as “Chappie” Chapman, was a former WMBD employee, and an influential part of Peoria Zoo’s construction of their Africa exhibit, was honored today as the Peoria Zoo named their new navigation kiosk after him.
Out and About in Greater Peoria: Five Points Friday concert, India Fest and crafting
Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Aug. 16- Aug. 18, 2023, curated by WCBU's Camryn Cutinello. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday. Listen:...
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