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Illinois lawmakers ban vape items targeting high school students
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers have passed a law banning vaping companies from targeting teens in advertising by marketing or promoting electronic cigarettes resembling school supplies such as highlighters, markers or erasers. The changes come at a time when lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in Springfield have been bombarded with complaints about students bringing vapes into schools that could easily be mistaken for such common items. American...
It’s About Time: Illinois Now Has An Official State…Mushroom
Well, if you're going to do something, go big. That appears to be exactly what Illinois has done with the announcement of a new official state mushroom, Calvatia gigantea, also known as the Giant Puffball mushroom. If you've never heard of the Giant Puffball mushroom, you probably think that this...
Shocking Grades For Security At The 2 Major Illinois Airports
I was utterly surprised when I saw the results of a recent survey about the complaints about the TSA at the two major Illinois airports. How Do 2 Major Illinois Airports Rank When It Comes To Complaints About TSA?. Don't get me wrong, I love living in Rockford but I...
Monarch butterfly numbers have dropped this summer in Illinois, Upper Midwest, experts say
An expert has confirmed what backyard gardeners and amateur naturalists have been saying for weeks: There are fewer monarch butterflies in Illinois this summer. At the national Monarch Larva Monitoring Project, which tracks the number of eggs the butterflies are laying, the counts are down, both in the Prairie State and the larger region, according to the project’s founder and coordinator ...
Wake Up Tri-Counties with State Representative Dan Swanson Scam Seminar on August 20th
Illinois State Representative Dan Swanson joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the “How to Avoid Being Scammed” seminar he organized to help people learn the signs of scams and avoid becoming victims. The seminar is on August 20, 2024, from 9 to 10 AM, or after questions have been answered, at the Oxford American Legion in Alpha. The Oxford American Legion is located at 211 West A Street. Everyone is welcome to attend the informational seminar to learn how to protect yourself, your family, or a friend from being scammed. Heather Calcara from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Sheriff from the Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Knox, Warren, and McDonough Sheriff’s Offices join Representative Dan Swanson for an information seminar Tuesday morning. There will be coffee, juice, and sweets. They won’t turn away anyone with questions or who needs help at the public meeting.
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
Only One Illinois Hospital Makes ‘Shortest Emergency Room Wait Time’ List
You can't always plan an emergency, but if could, you would definitely want to be at one of the US hospitals with the shortest ER wait times. How many times have you rushed to the Emergency Room just to sit and wait for hours? Probably more than you wish to count.
Win 3-Day Passes to 2024 IL Deer & Beer Fest
The 2024 Illinois Deer & Beer Fest is this Friday (8/23) through Sunday (8/25) at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. B104 has your chance to win a pair of 3-Day Passes!. The Illinois Deer & Beer Fest celebrates hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions treasured by millions of Americans and their families.
Rats! It’s almost time for a visit from uninvited rodents
PEORIA (25News Now) - As summer turns into fall, watch out for rats in your home. Rats try to enter homes more often during autumn and winter, especially after grain fields are harvested. If you see a rat in your home, Peoria city government has a free program to get...
CI Hero: Local business owner supports Duck Race benefitting the Center for Prevention of Abuse
MOSSVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) — This week’s CI Hero lives the mission she serves in both her personal and professional lives. Amy Hutchison is making a difference for those supported by the Center for Prevention of Abuse. It’s a Peoria based organization that works to provide free and confidential services to survivors of violence and abuse.
OSF HealthCare hires leader for Children’s Hospital of Illinois
PEORIA (25News Now) - OSF HealthCare has selected the next president of Children’s Hospital of Illinois. Meg Zakrzewski comes to OSF from Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis where she was vice president of pediatrics and co-chair of the Ascension national pediatrics service line. At Children’s Hospital, she’ll have direct...
Ryan Spain responds to WTVP donation being linked to him in Peoria police report
State Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, had no knowledge that money improperly donated to his campaign came from the coffers of WTVP-TV, according to a statement from his campaign. Spain's name was mentioned in a report written by the Peoria Police Department detailing how former WTVP CEO Lesley Matuszak used money from the public television station as her own personal piggy bank, buying luxury goods, vacations, expensive dinners and even making political donations. ...
Former WTVP leader embezzled more than $375K, reports show
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police are releasing investigation documents detailing how former public television station WTVP CEO and President Lesley Matuszak embezzled a substantial amount of company funds before taking her own life in 2023. The investigation revealed the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office had sufficient evidence to charge...
IVCC Men's Soccer Team Flying High Into Regular Season After Undefeated Preseason
It looks like it's going to be a fun men's soccer season ahead for Illinois Valley Community College. The Eagles on Sunday capped a perfect preseason by defeating Eureka College 2-0. They open their regular season at home Saturday at 2 against Elgin Community College. IVCC Men's Soccer is coached...
18-year-old man found guilty of weapons count unrelated to murder case
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man, charged in connection with a recent homicide, was found guilty Monday in connection with a weapons offense from last summer. Messiah Carpenter, 18, who is one of two men charged in connection with the April 30 death of Mike’Quese Taylor, was found guilty at a bench trial of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a felony that could send him to prison for up to three years.
Before murder-suicide, Matthew Moore faced few consequences for escalating behavior
The following story contains sensitive information that some could find disturbing. If you know someone who is in distress due to a threat of partner violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Learn more about why and how this story was reported by reviewing the editor's note at...
Bistro, Bloomington hold sixth Pridefest
BLOOMINGTON- The Bistro hosted its sixth Pridefest on August 3. Around ten thousand people trekked downtown for the event, which is likely larger than last year. For the first time, two stages were set up downtown: a main stage for drag performers and bands, and a smaller one for individual artists and poetry readings.
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