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Woof woof! Take an inside look into this “hotel for dogs” in Our Town Forsyth
FORSYTH, Ill. (WCIA) — There’s nothing better than taking a trip and getting away for a night or two. While we humans may love to travel, pups deserve a bit of pampering too. In Our Town Forsyth, Briggs Republic is proving to be a “hotel for dogs,” whether it’s for a few hours or a […]
C-U Days returns to Douglass Park August 9-10
Champaign-Urbana Days is an annual celebration by Champaign Park District that’s been rolling for 30 years now, which is quite an impressive feat. This year’s celebration once again takes place at Douglass Park in Champaign on August 9-10, featuring gospel music, local food, vendors, inflatables, face painting, and so much more to entertain those kiddos. The event is free and open to the public, and here’s a fun look at some photos from one of the past.
Rivian R2 Garners ‘Well Over 100,000’ Preorders
When the Rivian R2 concept rolled onto the stage during its reveal event early this year, it received a thunderous applause from the audience. The electric crossover aims to herald a new era for Rivian as it now targets the mass market with a more affordable model. Looking at the reservation numbers, it seems like the anticipation is building up.
Victim from Tuesday morning’s homicide in Peoria identified
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria County Coroner has identified a 31-year-old man killed early Tuesday morning when 20 shots were fired on Peoria’s southside. Coroner Jamie Harwood says the victim, Quinterius Evans of Peoria, died after being shot near the intersection of W. Garden and S. Griswold. Harwood...
Liquor license denied at Peoria City Council meeting
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Empire Lounge was denied a liquor license at Tuesday’s Peoria City Council meeting, the third time the business applied for site approval. It featured in-depth discussion, from both neighborhood residents and council members. Business owner John Sims spoke at the meeting, saying that he...
WMBD Sports Recap: July 23, 2024
PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Familiar faces were back at the Riverplex in Peoria. Manual grads David and Derrick Booth hosting their annual youth basketball camp; the free camp helps kids in the inner city of Peoria get to a sports camp. The Booths — who both used basketball to...
Normal Community’s Kobe Walker, and Peoria’s Leshawn Stowers picking up D1 offers after great AAU summer
(25News Now)- High School Basketball doesn’t start up until the fall, but that hasn’t stopped two local stars from continuing to get ready for their senior years. Normal Community’s Kobe Walker and Peoria High’s Leshawn Stowers have had impressive summers with their AAU team, Mid-Pro Academy, and have both racked plenty of D1 offers.
Another child harmed while in Pekin babysitter’s care, prosecutor says
PEKIN (25News Now) - A Pekin babysitter accused of suffocating a 10-month-old baby is trying to persuade a judge to release her before trial even though prosecutors intend to show another child suffered injuries in her care. Tazewell County Associate Judge Derek Asbury said he’ll decide Thursday whether to release...
Morris Community High School – Coaching Local Pride
In Morris, the football coaching staff at Morris Community High School has long been a source of local pride, a tradition that dates back to the late 1970s. This was the era when school alumni Dan Darlington, Denny Steele, and Keith Laughary took the helm and propelled the team to state-wide prominence. This legacy of alumni leadership has continued, with many coaches over the years, including from Darlington to George Dergo to the current coach, Alan Thorson, being former students.
Ottawa's New Summer Festival Just A Few Days Away
The summer festival formerly known as “Riverfest” in Ottawa starts up Saturday with plenty of food, music, and drinks. “Friendship Days” features events in and around Washington Square Park for a full 7 days. This weekend's part of the festival is highlighted by what's being called “Drinkin' with Lincoln”. Check out numerous bands in downtown Ottawa all the while enjoying local food vendors and both beer and wine vendors. Sunday also offers a “Touch-A-Truck” attraction.
One of nation's largest smoothie chains coming to East Peoria's Levee District
One of the nation's largest smoothie chains is coming to the Peoria area. Tropical Smoothie Café will introduce its line of specialty smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and salads to East Peoria’s Levee District by late 2024. The chain’s East Peoria location will occupy an existing storefront at 200 W. Washington St., according to City of...
Still no sign of missing woman from Wilmington
Jennifer Tannhauser, aka Jennifer Murphy, 41, of Wilmington, disappeared 14 days ago without a trace. She left her dog, cell phone and medication behind. “On July 10 at approximately 4:45 p.m., our agency received a report of a missing female from Fulton Street in Wilmington, who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis, causing concern for her safety,” Wilmington police said.
Classic Car Enthusiast Passes From Injuries Sustained In Ottawa Wreck
A recent crash in Ottawa that involved an antique Jeep turned out to be fatal. The Ottawa Police Department on Tuesday sent out an updated accident report mentioning that 64-year-old Ronald Winnicki of Ottawa passed away from his injuries. His obituary states that he was pronounced dead July 1st at OSF in Peoria.
Peoria man facing charges after alleged drag race crash leaves 3 injured
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man was ordered held pending the outcome of allegations that he was street racing last month, resulting in a serious accident in Peoria’s North Valley neighborhood that injured three people. Dominick Clark, 32, was charged last week in Peoria County Circuit Court...
Two-vehicle crash redirecting traffic off I-74
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 74 near milepost 95 in East Peoria is redirecting traffic. According to Illinois State Police, the crash occurred just before 12 p.m. and caused one of the vehicles to be fully engulfed in flames. No injuries have been reported...
63-year-old woman reported missing in central Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 63-year-old woman was reported missing Tuesday in central Peoria after she was last seen over the weekend. Police are asking for the public’s help in finding her. According to a press release from Semone Roth, a spokeswoman with the Peoria Police Department, Lisa...
Inside Peoria City soccer's dramatic playoff weekend and what it means
PEORIA — The Peoria City delivered a drama-filled performance over the weekend in the USL2 playoffs, and now the second-year team will move on to a bigger stage. Shea Stadium will again serve as host site for multiple playoff games in the upcoming weekend, as Peoria City hosts the Flint City Bucks in...
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