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Unique sign from former Peoria tavern lives on via social media
A post on X.com featuring a former Peoria tavern has drawn nearly a half-million views from across the twitterverse. The poster wrote, "follower sent me one of the best lost bar signs I’ve seen (closed in 2014)." The sign was for the storied Katie McButts tavern. It depicts a generously proportioned naked cartoon female...
DMV Kiosks Installed in Select Grocery Stores in Illinois
A new way of renewing your driver's license has come to Illinois. It just became a lot easier if you want to renew your driver's license or state ID. Illinois State of Secretary placed DMV kiosks throughout the state have placed kiosks in a few grocery stores in Illinois. The closest one to the Tri-States is Springfield.
Everybody’s Got a Story Band Edition: East Peoria Raiders
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — East Peoria Band Director Adam Schneblin is exactly where he’s supposed to be. 29 years as an educator — 20 of them include leading the Raiders Marching Band. “I think every year surprises me. The students surprise me each year and I love teaching and working with them. I’m very happy […]
‘Pups ‘n Pints’ raises money for Bear Bites and also offers up good times in Heights
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) — It was all treats and no tricks for these dogs and their owners getting in on some early Halloween fun Sunday afternoon. Camp Bow Wow Peoria and East Peoria hosted its annual “Howl-O-Ween” at Pour Bros Craft Taproom in Heritage Square. Dubbed “Pups ‘n Pints,” the event raised money for […]
CI Road Trip: Wildlife Scary Park
HANNA CITY, Ill. (WMBD) — Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates was in Hanna City on Friday for our CI Road Trip. Chris was at Wildlife Prairie Park to see everything that this year’s “Wildlife Scary Park” has to offer, including a haunted house and a haunted train ride. He said the weather was cooperating and the skies […]
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