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Illinois Now Has Blueprint for K-12 Schools to Teach Dangers of Overdose
Illinois public schools wishing to teach their students about the dangers of overdoses and substance use disorder now have a blueprint to do so from the state. The Illinois State Board of Education published the resource guides in accordance with a law passed in 2023. While a school’s use of any of the state’s resource guides is […]
It’s A Historic Time For Illinois High School Girls Sports
It's a very exciting time for high school sports in Illinois with a new opportunity starting this fall for the female athletes. High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off Officially This Fall In Illinois. It's been an amazing year for women's sports. A year ago, a world record-breaking crowd of...
Illinois Weekend Forecast: Showers, Breezy Winds, and Hazardous Beach Conditions
Chicago, IL — A mix of weather conditions is expected across Illinois through the weekend and into early next week, marked by scattered showers, cooler temperatures, and dangerous swimming conditions along Lake Michigan. On Saturday, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely, particularly in the afternoon, with temperatures reaching...
Illinois finished Top 5 among states in medal count after 2024 Paris Games
With the 2024 Paris Games officially in the books, medal counts have been certified, and Illinois finished as one of the most decorated states in the country when it came to total medal count. According to data compiled by The Sports Geek from official Olympic Games records, Illinois finished the Paris Games tied for fourth […]
Bradley basketball has a 2024-25 nonconference schedule. Here's every team BU plays
PEORIA — The Bradley Braves path through the 2024-25 season took shape Friday when they finalized their nonconference schedule. The Braves will face some significant teams from last season's NET rankings, including San Francisco (No. 66), Santa Clara (No. 105) and Washington State (No. 44). Bradley also will play in the 2024 Myrtle...
Illinois vs Hawaii in 2024 Little League World Series: Recap and highlights
Hinsdale Little League opened its run in the 2024 Little League World Series on Friday with a 5-0 loss to Wailuku, Hawaii, and its left-handed ace pitcher. Hawaii's Evan Tavares struck out nine batters in 5.1 innings to lead the West region champion. They advance to a 2 p.m. game Monday against the...
'The world's most beautiful drive': $1 million home hits the market in Peoria Heights
During a 1910 visit to Peoria, former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt declared Grandview Drive to be "the world's most beautiful drive." More than 100 years later, the Peoria Heights roadway's spectacular vistas of the Illinois River attract upscale home buyers. Recently, a home on Grandview Drive hit the market with a price...
Daniels | Rounding up high school football recruiting in the area
Aug. 17—ST. JOSEPH — Shawn Skinner sums up Cameron Wagner in one brief, albeit descriptive way. "He's a large human," the ninth-year St. Joseph-Ogden football coach said matter-of-factly. Yes, he is. And Wagner is only entering his second season of high school football. Yet the 6-foot-6, 300-pound offensive lineman is already generating buzz. The grandson of legendary Tuscola football coach ...
Mom-of-two found dead on airport conveyor belt at Chicago O’Hare by horrified airport worker
A WOMAN was found dead on a conveyor belt at a US airport by a horrified worker. Virginia Vinton was seen entering a restricted zone for employees at 2.30am on August 8 at Chicago O’Hare airport – and was later found dead by a Delta Airlines baggage handler. The mother-of-two was reported to have tragically […]
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...
A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford just introduced a bill that would transform how the state funds higher education. Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman served on the state’s Commission on Equitable Public University Funding. Their task was to create a “data-driven approach” to funding higher-ed. That’s...
Boot Camp: Olympia still hungry for conference title after 2 straight state quarterfinal appearances
STANFORD, Illinois (WMBD) – The Olympia Spartans have made two straight appearances in the class 2A state quarterfinals. It’s their best two year stretch in nearly 40 years as a program. But one accolade has alluded them during that time. A Sangamo Conference title. In 2024, they return...
Pekin Police have picnic for families to build relationships
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — The Pekin Police had a fun day Friday with families to build relationships. The Pekin Police Department held a community picnic at the 4H shelter at Mineral Springs Park. Families enjoyed a free lunch, bouncy houses, games and a train ride. Police, firefighters, and paramedics...
Annual event connects local resources to South Peoria residents
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The 3rd annual “We love the Southside” event took place Saturday afternoon at the Promise Academy in South Peoria, providing both resources and fun to those in the surrounding community. The event was started three years ago by a Peoria police officer who...
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.
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
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