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Big Al's in Peoria stripped of liquor license, will be closed until new owner in place
The city of Peoria has stripped Big Al's of its liquor license and forced the owner to divest from the business after a series of shootings at the nightclub over the past year. Peoria Mayor Rita Ali said in a statement that owner Kenneth Kummerow would divest ownership of the facility and transfer operations to a new owner, who would be subject to city approval and compliance with licensing agreements. The business, which opened in 1974, will...
Pride and Persistence | A new novel by local author
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — Local author Joe Chianakas released his latest novel “Pride and Persistence” on Tuesday, Aug. 27 and he calls it “An Unapologetically hopeful story of Love conquering hate”. Joe, being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, believes it’s important for people to have...
Video: Friday night accident leaves one person injured
One person was injured in a two-car crash that occurred at the intersection of Church and Hollis streets at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday. Responding to the scene of the accident were the Kewanee police and fire departments and the Illinois State Police. The ISP took control of the scene. According...
Rock Island Grand Prix course change gives access to businesses during construction
The Rock Island Grand Prix will see its first course change ever this year to avoid local construction meant to revitalize the downtown. It will provide unique challenges to long-time racers. “The interesting thing will be we’ve raced the same track for 28 years and now no one will have...
55 Illinois Families Run From Homes by Artificial Intelligence?
How would you feel if you were given no realistic choice other than to abandon your home because of an incoming artificial intelligence company? That was a realistic dilemma for 55 Illinois families who found themselves looking for a new place to live thanks to robots. Stringer media on YouTube...
Urgent Warning for Illinois Boaters Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Conservation Police emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets to prevent drownings. Illinois Conservation Police Urge Boaters to Wear Life Jackets. This year alone, the department has responded to 48 boating-related incidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 15 injuries. Alarmingly, 13 of these...
$1.3M ice plant coming to Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria Civic Center is getting an ice-cold addition in the next couple of years. On Friday, Peoria Civic Center spokesperson Kelsey Martin confirmed the authority board approved the $1.3 million purchase for the ice plant. She said the ice plant is set to be installed...
Residents in Oswego invited to monitor speeding with new police program
The Oswego Police Department is implementing a new program where residents can sign up and be trained to use a police radar unit to record the speed and license plate numbers of drivers in their neighborhood. As part of the Speed Watch Program, the data would be sent to the...
Morris Theatre Guild holds auditions for Shrek, Jr.
Aug. 30—The Morris Theatre Guild is holding auditions for children ages seven to 18 to perform Shrek, Jr., a musical from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Those auditioning should prepare an a cappella song to perform. They will also be asked to read from the script. All auditions will take place at the Morris Theatre Guild, 516 W. Illinois Ave. ...
Utica "Guardedly Optimistic" Market on Mill will be Built by Burgoo
At the Utica Village Council's special meeting Thursday evening, an update on the Market on Mill project was given. With ground broken about six weeks ago, City Engineer Kevin Heitz is guardedly optimistic that the project will be complete by the Burgoo Festival on October 12. According to Heitz, two more truckloads of stone are due in, and the dirt work and setting the stones about 75% complete.
No. 25 Iowa awakens at halftime, opens with 40-zip shutout of Illinois State
Cade McNamara threw three touchdown passes in a 34-point second half and No. 25 Iowa overcame a slow start to post a 40-0 victory over Illinois State in the season opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon at Iowa City, Iowa. Reece Vander Zee caught two scoring passes in his...
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
Someone Stopped at this Illinois Gas Station and Won $1.7 Million
What are your expectations when you stop at a gas station? Probably to fill up your vehicle and maybe grab some refreshments. One person stopped at an Illinois gas station and won nearly $1.7 million dollars. This unassuming gas station at 5320 W. 127th St in Alsip, Illinois. It just...
Missouri and Illinois Brace for Scattered Showers Over Labor Day Weekend
St. Louis, MO – Residents of St. Louis and surrounding areas can expect a mix of weather conditions this Labor Day weekend. According to the National Weather Service, active weather will shift southward on Saturday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois. Highs are expected to reach the low 80s.
New coaches and historic touchdowns: What we learned about Peoria-area football in Week 1
New coaches got wins, Peoria Notre Dame earned a tough loss, there were plenty of points from Morton — and Richwoods' girls flag football team made a splash. Here are some takeaways from Week 1 in Illinois high school football around the Peoria area: ...
Illinois health officials reveals first West Nile virus death of 2024
Illinois is reporting its first West Nile Virus death of the year. The person was in their 80s and lived in Lake County. Over the past week, two others have tested positive, according to the Lake County Health Department.
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