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Illinois Comptroller takes step to address state’s pension challenges
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Comptroller says she is confident that the condition of Illinois’ pension system is headed in the right direction. The state’s unfunded pension liabilities have been a sore thumb for decades. The Commission of Government Forecasting and Accountability reported that Illinois’ pension system experienced growth in debt last year of about $2.5 billion. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently made the first pension prepayment as allowed...
Satellite runs across Illinois help support Memphis to Peoria St. Jude run fundraising efforts
PEORIA, Ill. – Each summer, runners from central Illinois journey down to Memphis, Tenn. for the St. Jude Runs, running 465 miles back to Peoria and raising money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. But they’re not alone in their effort. Nearly 30 satellite runs from all...
Central IL county, city services report system issues amidst network outage
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A worldwide outage of the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is striking Microsoft devices throughout Central Illinois, disrupting state, county and municipal systems. In Champaign County, officials said on social media that the outage resulted in the Brookens Building being closed for the remainder of Friday. They said they hope to reopen the […]
Illinois Attorney General defends gun ban with reference to attempted assassination of former president
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.” In a discussion at the City Club of Chicago, Attorney General Raoul questioned whether the text of the Second...
Streator Police investigating shooting incident; victim in OSF Peoria
An unidentified man is in OSF Peoria after being shot in Streator City Park late Saturday afternoon. In a release, city police said they were summoned about 4:45pm for a report of a shooting. The victim, a 32-year old man, was found with a gunshot wound to the back. He's...
“Person of interest” in custody in Peoria shooting investigation
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria police are investigating an alleged shooting incident in South Peoria. One man with an apparent gunshot wound was located by officers as they responded to the area of Millman and Webster Streets around 7:09 p.m. Saturday. Officers were dispatched to the scene on a Shot Spotter alert of three rounds fired.
25 Sports Saturday - July 20, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - A who’s who of Central Illinois Basketball Stars?. With Summer Basketball season is winding down, one local AAU team, Mid-Pro Academy, had stars galore from big and small school powers across our area. Plus, there was plenty of touchdowns and one-handed grabs from the annual...
Loves Park community honors John P. McCallum Jr. through a music memorial benefit
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Dozens of people in the Loves Park community came together at a local bar to honor the late John P. McCallum Jr. and raise money for a local music camp. Saturday marked the second Annual John P. McCallum Jr. Music Memorial Benefit. McCallum, who would...
Tracking a few rain chances to start the week across the stateline
STATELINE. (WIFR) - We got lucky this afternoon, at least in my opinion, as we had a good amount of sunshine even with some clouds overhead. I think our sky will look similar as we head overnight tonight as we will be partly cloudy with lows near the 60 degree mark.
Western Illinois University’s Goldfarb Center Topping Out Celebrated
Construction on the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) reached a new milestone today, as the final structural beam was raised into place earlier this morning. The occasion marks the completion of the Goldfarb Center’s frame. The significant milestone was celebrated with a “Topping Out” ceremony led by Executive...
Rockford families visit summer fitness, wellness festival
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Northwest Community Center launches its first summer wellness festival on Rockford’s west side. On Saturday, families ventured to the Northwest Community Center, 1325 N. Johnston Avenue, to engage in a new summer event, Thrive Fest. According to Northwest Community Center, Thrive Fest strives to...
Red, White and Blues Festival honors vets, active-duty personnel
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Area servicemembers enjoy an afternoon of Blues music during the second annual Red, White and Blues Festival. On Saturday, area servicemen and Blues enthusiasts gathered at Sinnissippi Park, N. 2nd Street, to enjoy an afternoon of blues music. The Red, White and Blues Festival, hosted by the Crossroads Blues Society, is held in honor of area vets and active-duty personnel.
Thousands celebrate the LGBTQ+ community
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria’s riverfront was a colorful rainbow on Saturday as thousands celebrated River City Pride. It’s Peoria Proud’s biggest event of the year, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, attendees enjoyed around 100 vendors, entertainment, and a family...
Eureka man accused of beating 4-year-old faces preliminary abuse charges
A 4-year-old child is in the pediatric intensive care unit at a Peoria hospital after being beaten, allegedly by a man tasked with their care. Eureka police say Logan Lowery was arrested Friday in connection with the case after police and DCFS followed up on a child abuse report. Lowery...
Experience Hogwarts at East Moline Public Library
The East Moline Public Library will host two Harry Potter Parties, one for tweens and one for teens. The tween party will take place from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, and is for kids in grades 4 through 8. The teen party will take place from...
OSF Saint Luke Lab Assistant Kathy Meyer Celebrates 50 Years of Service
An OSF Healthcare employee at OSF Saint Luke in Kewanee celebrated a half-century milestone on July 19th. Kathy Meyer has given 50 years of dedicated service to the lab at OSF Saint Luke in Kewanee as a lab assistant. OSF Saint Luke said in a Facebook post, “For half a century, Kathy has been an invaluable part of our team, providing exceptional care and expertise to our patients. Her commitment, hard work and passion have touched countless lives and made a lasting impact on our community.” “Thank you for your unwavering dedication and the positive difference you’ve made every day. Join us in congratulating Kathy on this remarkable achievement! 💚🥼”
Hog Day Banners for 2024 Available for Purchase This Week at B&B Printing
Starting this week, B & B Printing is selling the 2024 Hog Days Banner for $30 to benefit the Kewanee Historical Society. The banners will be available soon at the Kewanee Historical Society, the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce, and the Hog Capital store. Pork chop ($5) and pork patty ($3) prices are the same as in the last few years. Carnival ticket presales started on July 8th and continue until they run out, for $10 for 12 tickets. Sign up to be in the 71st Hog Days Parade at this link: Parade Form, or pick up a form at the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce, located at 113 E 2nd Street. Kewanee Hog Days has an online store, visit https://kewanee-hog-days.square.site/s/shop to shop for Hog Days swag. Fine the full schedule of events for Hog Days here.
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