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Manual’s Dietrich Richardson ends summer as hot recruiting target
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Summer is over for Dietrich Richardson. School starts Wednesday at Manual High School where Richardson will begin his senior year. He says the summer may be over but the work continues. “I’ve been working on my three-point shooting and upper body strength. That’s what I was working on most of this […]
Disc golf arrives on Peoria’s Riverfront
PEORIA (25News Now) - There’s plenty to do on Peoria’s Riverfront, but on Tuesday there was something that’s rarely seen there. Choose Greater Peoria teamed up with the Ledgestone Open to bring disc golf to the Riverfront. Organizers set up an 18-hole disc golf course outside the...
Around 300 Quest Charter Academy students transition to District 150 classrooms
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria students return to the classrooms Wednesday as the Peoria Public School District 150 helps the remaining Quest Charter Academy kids transition into their new schools. Quest Charter Academy closed its doors for the last time in June. This left around 400 middle and high school...
Police identify suspect in Peoria’s 8th homicide of 2024
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria police say they are still looking for a man they have identified as a suspect into a fatal shooting, the city’s 8th homicide of the year. The suspect is Bryan Vann, 35, and police are requesting the public’s help to locate him. Officers...
Longtime Downtown Mendota Bar And Grill Is Closing
A staple of downtown Mendota for more than 3 decades is soon to be closing its doors. Owners Dave and Joanne McNally announced that they will be closing Main Street Station Bar & Grill after Saturday, August 24th. The announcement says “A lot of thought has been put into this decision and it was not an easy choice to make”. The owners say they're looking forward to having a chance to travel and enjoy time with their family.
Third person announces plans to run for Peoria mayor
Peoria City Councilman Chuck Grayeb is running for mayor. Grayeb, who represents the 2nd District and is the longest-tenured Peoria city councilmember, announced his mayoral campaign in a Facebook post Tuesday morning, saying: "Our future can be bright. But change must happen!" "Peoria has a great future, but we have some clouds that...
After setbacks, local business on the cusp of opening in Evergreen Square in Peoria
As Leaves ‘n Beans Coffee worked to bring its new roastery to life in Peoria, owner James Cross said the business posted a sign at its Peoria Heights location: “Hey, we’re coming – May 2023.” ...
Saturday Night @: Friendly Valley Tavern With Musical Guests: Still Shine!
Here we are at Friendly Valley Tavern, one of my favorite historical Peoria taverns!. Check out the sign, for these live shows they have a shuttle from the Landmark parking lot around the corner, so there’s handy parking and access for the big crowds that attend these live summer shows!
From aisles to lanes: Neoga IGA to turn into bowling alley
NEOGA, Ill. (WCIA) — A former Neoga grocery store will soon be transformed into a bowling alley. The upcoming venue, called Thunder Lanes, will take the place of the old Neoga IGA located at 183 West 6th Street. Officials with the new Thunder Lanes hope to honor the historic market in their efforts. “This new […]
Get your jig on at Allerton Park's Irish Fest this Friday
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WICS) — Allerton Park’s Irish Fest is this Friday, August 2. Whether it’s a jig, reel or fling, Irish-themed music tends toward upbeat songs and getting people moving. Jeff Calhoun of Turas, the Peoria-based band that will kick off the concert at 6 p.m. Turas...
9TH ANNUAL WHITE SQUIRREL SADDLE CLUB 2024 TRACTOR SHOW AND TRUCK & JEEP SHOW THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) The East Fork Arena, just north of the East Fork Lake Dam, at the north edge of Olney, will be busy this Saturday from 8:00 to 3:00 with the 9th Annual White Squirrel Saddle Club’s 2024 Tractor Show and Truck & Jeep Show with only a $2.00 admission, free for those age 12 & younger. With Tractor registration from 8:00 to 10:00 and Truck & Jeep signup from 9:00 to 11:00, the judging is at 12 noon with various categories and the awards & dash plaques announced at 12:30. Also a skillet throw & fan belt toss at 10:00, auction at 11:00, pedal tractor pull at 1:00, and tractor games at 2:00, concluded by a Tractor Parade. Plus plenty of concessions, a huge bouncy inflatable green tractor with grain cart obstacle, various vendors, and bring your lawn chairs for the live Outdoor Classrooms, featuring a U of I Extension garden to pantry program, a petting zoo, and information about beekeeping & Christian homeschooling. All ages welcome. For more, call Jeff anytime at 618-302-7091.
‘I’m heartbroken.’ Former owner stunned at sudden closure of Galesburg Mexican restaurant
A downtown Galesburg Mexican restaurant and tequila bar has suddenly closed after just more than a year under new ownership. Workers and management were busy Monday clearing out La Cantinita Cafe & Tequila Bar, 240 E. Simmons St. By 4 p.m., bar shelves were empty and much of the furniture and other fixtures had been loaded into a U-Haul truck parked in front of the business.
Bear Spotted Galloping Thru Carbondale, Illinois Farm Field
Do you doubt that there are more bears in Missouri and Illinois than ever before? Here's more video proof as a black bear was spotted galloping through a field near Carbondale, Illinois recently. I just came across this YouTube short shared by Scott McCree just a few days ago. Since...
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