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Local filmmakers bring Central Illinois to movie screens
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is working towards its Hollywood moment. One Danville filmmaker is ready to share his movie that features local actors and locations. He said they created this film independently and the mission was to keep it within the community. Chris Hightower is the co-producer and lead actor of the movie […]
Year 3 of Peoria's CSO projects set to begin next week
Year 3 of Peoria's CSO projects set to begin next week.
25 Sports Wednesday- July 24, 2024- Metamora and Eureka meet in joint football practice
PEORIA (25News Now) - Metamora and Eureka joined together for a fun night of football scrimmages. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
Peoria City’s ‘truly special’ season rolls to conference championship
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The Peoria City soccer team is in just its third season in the USL2 but it is already playing for a conference championship. The Carp will play Flint City on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in a playoff game they’ll host at Shea Stadium. “Home field advantage, I’ve never had such a […]
College football round-up for July 24, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Bring on the new-look Big Ten. That’s the way Illinois coach Bret Bielema feels. Illini players will report to training camp next week and prepare to play in an 18-team Big Ten Conference. Pac-12 imports USC, ULCA, Washington and Oregon are now officially in the conference and Bielema is excited about […]
Counselors share back to school tips
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Public Schools are back in session on July 31, and the transition can be stressful for students and parents. School counselors have tips for parents to help their students adjust back into the classroom. Special Education Coordinator Maegan Skahill said some students may not be...
Harold Osborn- World’s Greatest Athlete - Part One- we go to Lewistown to find out the town’s connection to the 1924 Olympic Gold Medalist
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Olympic Games return to Paris this week for the 2024 Games. The last time the Olympics were in Paris was 1924. That year a Lewistown High School teacher wowed the world by winning gold medals in both the Decathlon and Long Jump. Two Fulton County residents have researched Lewistown’s claim to the World’s Greatest Athlete and share the remarkable story of Harold Osborn.
Championship Boat Races Roar Back Onto Lake DePue
If you have the need for speed, make plans to be at Lake DePue the next few days. The Pro National Championship Boat Races are back. Sanctioned testing of the boats will go on Thursday afternoon with championship racing starting Friday afternoon and continuing into Saturday. Food stands and a...
Deere and Company Begin Laying Off Salaried Employees
(Moline, IL) -- Deere and Company has begun laying off salaried employees. A statement from the company sent to WQAD News 8 does not specify the number of employees affected or the locations impacted. The company says a reduction in product demand and increased operational costs at John Deere have...
Tempers flare in courtroom at sentencing for gunman in fatal Davenport shooting
Tempers flared Wednesday when an 18-year-old Peoria man was sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for the fatal 2023 Davenport shooting of a Moline man. Our Quad Cities News crew was in the courtroom while Alex Markovich, who at first faced charges of first-degree murder and intimidation with a dangerous weapon – injure/provoke fear pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter and intimidation with a dangerous weapon – injure/provoke fear.
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
Illinois Conservation Police seeking applicants for next class of trainees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Law Enforcement is seeking applicants for the position of conservation police officer trainee. Conservation police officers enforce state laws intended to protect Illinois' natural and recreational resources. They are vested with full state-wide police authority and...
Pritzker would consider VP nomination, but some unhappy with party leadership
(The Center Square) – As the Illinois governor weighs in on a potential vice presidential nomination, a socialist alderman from Chicago is expressing frustration with the Democratic Party. Gov. J.B. Pritzker told CNN he’d be reluctant to give up his post as governor of Illinois, but the possibility of being vice president would be appealing. “It’d be hard to resist a call and consideration if the nominee called me to...
Illinois Man Arrested for Allegedly Abusing North Carolina Teen
Green Oaks, IL – A 15-year-old girl from North Carolina was rescued from a Green Oaks residence, where she was allegedly held and abused. According to the United States Marshals Service, the missing girl was found on Prairie Ridge Road after an investigation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. On July 24, detectives obtained a search warrant and apprehended Andrew W. Szech, 43, who was seen leaving the home with the victim.
Iconic Vehicle Got Into A Scary Accident On A Popular Illinois Highway
It's been a rough week for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Apparently this past Monday, the iconic vehicle was involved in a crash in Illinois. I have a family member who's obsessed with visiting this thing. No joke, she's probably seen it in person at least over a dozen times. I'm sure right now she's greatly concerned after recent events involving the Wienermobile.
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