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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...
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
Illinois Town Dubbed ‘Worst Drivers’ In America, 1 City in Top 12
Be cautious when driving through this Illinois town because it has some of the worst drivers in America. When we thought Illinois couldn't make anymore embarrassing lists, think again. We've been named one of the worst states to call home, for middle class families, and most likely to fall for scams. We can't catch a break!
Candy Sold at Major Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Retailers Under Urgent Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of nearly two dozen candies and snacks sold at major retailers; ones that are very prominent in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This is an urgent recall, for the products in question can cause serious illness, and in rare cases, death.
If you thought cicadas were bad, what comes after might be worse
Ill. (WTVO) — If you thought cicadas were bad earlier this summer just wait for the bugs that come after. The significant presence of cicadas in Illinois this summer, resulting from the emergence of two broods, has provided a feast for Oak Leaf Itch Mites preying on the remnants of their eggs. This kind of […]
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...
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
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...
Mostly dry and comfy weekend
Our weather is being affected by a large storm system in the northern plains. From time-to-time pinwheels of energy on the back side of the system could bring a stray shower during afternoon heating over the weekend. Although our winds will be from the northwest, moisture left over from heavy rain will make it feel muggy. Long term, it looks dry and comfy next week with daily highs around 80. Longer term, we could be back to the upper 80s next weekend. Enjoy!
Real Estate class notice settlement includes new buyer’s agreement
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The world of real estate will soon look a little different. Starting on Saturday, Aug. 17, homebuyers and their agents will have to enter buyer’s agreements before any house can be shown, along with other rules. The biggest change: fully negotiable commission. The concept isn’t new. But what is new is […]
Rep. Spain Bill to Improve Revitalization Efforts
Legislation carried in the Illinois House of Representatives by Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain has been signed into law by Governor JB Pritzger. The legislation, Senate Bill 2936, expands a property tax abatement process to improve investment opportunities. “This legislation presents an opportunity to spur economic development and investment...
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.
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.
9-month-old Peoria infant dies from fentanyl intoxication, says coroner
A 9-month-old infant died in Peoria last month from fentanyl intoxication, according to autopsy results released Friday by the Peoria County Coroner’s Office. The manner of death has been ruled a homicide. Last month, the Peoria Police Department received a 911 call for an infant, identified as Kaine Santana H. Wolford, who was unresponsive and not breathing at about 12:20 a.m. on July 26. ...
Indy 500 Winner Newgarden Favored at Illinois GP
The IndyCar Series’ summer break is over, and the grid is set for Round 13 at the World Wide Technology Raceway (WWT Raceway) in Madison, Ill. Colton Herta ended a two-year win drought last time out in Toronto, the final street course event of the season. This weekend’s oval event is the first of four in the final five races, and the 2024 Illinois GP odds favor the top oval racer in the series.
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