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Everybody’s Got a Story: Limestone Band
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — This high school football season, we will be highlighting local high school bands. This Sunday put the spotlight on Limestone Community High School. More than 100 students are involved with Limestone’s marching band. Limestone Band Director Justin Bainter has filled the role for seven years and said he lives for marching band season.
Saturday Night Cheeseburger @: Craft 309 Kitchen + Bar
It’s juicy and the cheese and special sauce really mesh well with the perfectly cooked and seasoned double smash burgers. The bun is toasted nicely and it’s bakery fresh. This was a wonderful smash burger and I highly recommend it. Thanks to Kelsie, Kate and everyone at Craft...
Lady Cavs Volleyball Off And Rolling In 2024
It looks La Salle-Peru High School has another powerhouse volleyball team. The Lady Cavs won the Springfield Lutheran Tournament over the weekend, winning all 5 matches to move to 6-0 on the young season. Ava Currie and Aubrey Duttlinger made the all-tournament team. The Lady Cavs are back in action...
Man shot early Sunday morning in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria Police were called to the 1400 block of SW Jefferson Avenue early Sunday morning for a shooting. Police Spokesperson Semone Roth says a ShotSpotter alert indicated five rounds were fired near the intersection of Jefferson and MacArthur Highway just before 1:30 a.m. Enroute to the...
The cause of Sunday’s house fire remains under investigation in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Fire Department extinguished a fire at a one-story home near Westminister Avenue and Wellington Drive on Sunday. According to Battalion Chief Mike Ralston, fire crews responded to the fire at about 5:56 p.m. When they arrived on the scene, they saw smoke and fire coming from the back of the house and quickly extinguished it.
Sunny and mild Labor Day forecast
PEORIA (25News Now) - High pressure will drive the forecast for our Labor Day as we reach the unofficial end of the summer season. It will be a great day to enjoy some time outside under sunny skies and comfortable conditions. Highs will reach the mid to upper 70′s this afternoon. We will get some free A/C tonight as temperatures drop to the 50′s. We will remain dry and mild this week with lots of sunshine. Our best chance for any rain will arrive Thursday night into early Friday with a passing cold front.
New Elmwood barbecue and steak restaurant announces opening date
In Elmwood, UBQ Barbecue & Steakhouse will open its bar at 4 p.m. on Sept. 5. The soft opening coincides with the start of the 2024 Elmwood Fall Festival – which continues through Saturday, Sept. 7. A grand opening for the new Elmwood establishment – situated at 118 E. Main St. – will...
Peoria journalist leaving WEEK after five years at the station
Peoria's WEEK-TV will be looking for a new journalist to anchor its morning newscast. Jon Schoenheider announced on social media Friday that he would be leaving the station, effective Sept. 12, following five years as a producer, reporter and anchor. He became the primary morning anchor for the station in 2023, the first time in the station's 70-year history that someone moved from producer all the way up to anchor. ...
Revving up excitement: Labor Day Weekend Tractor and Truck Pull attracts crowds statewide
DELAVAN (25News Now)—Tractors and trucks are doing the heavy lifting in Delavan this Labor Day weekend at the annual Tractor and Truck pull. What started as a family tradition over 20 years ago is now a Labor Day weekend tradition for many families across Illinois. On Sunday, nearly 90...
Looking for a new job this Labor Day? Here are major companies hiring in Peoria
If you're looking for a job or seeking a career change this Labor Day, there are plenty of work opportunities available in the Peoria area. Peoria's job market shrank by 632 jobs, a 0.6% decrease, from pre-pandemic numbers, according to analysis done by The New York Times, but there are still thousands of job openings in the region from hundreds of companies looking for workers. ...
LaSalle-Peru 18, United Township 16
In a see-saw game that saw the teams alternate scoring plays throughout, the United Township Panthers were unable to convert on their final opportunity, a 26-yard field goal try with less than two minutes to play, and fell at LaSalle-Peru 18-16 Friday night, in the season opener for both teams.
Illinois Valley Yacht Club raising money for Alzheimer’s Association
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) — It’s not unusual to see boats at the Ivy Club in Peoria Heights, however it is unusual to see boats made out of cardboard. The club raised money for Alzheimer’s Disease by hosting their annual cardboard boat race. Alzheimer’s is a progressive...
Peoria restaurant's request for late-night liquor license hinges on neighborhood feedback
The fate of Hacienda el Mirador's request to extend its liquor license until 2 a.m. will likely depend on whether or not it receives support from a local neighborhood association. City councilman Denis Cyr, whose 5th District is home to Hacienda el Mirador, said he deferred the decision about extending the liquor license at Tuesday's city council meeting so he could get feedback from the nearby neighborhood associations. ...
ISU athletics braces for funding and possible enrollment hit from pending NCAA settlement
A landmark legal settlement could means fewer dollars for Illinois State University athletics — and fewer athletes. ISU is preparing for an estimated $5 million drop in revenue over the next decade if a proposed legal settlement is approved. The House vs. NCAA agreement aims to provide back pay...
The hunt is over for a medallion worth over a thousand dollars
PEORIA (25News Now) -Pekin residents look no further, the hunt for the medallion is officially over. The marigold medallion was found in Tante Park at 11:30 Saturday morning. Seth Ranney, Todd Vansaghi, Jake Vansaghi, Kyndall Zander, and Dawson Woll were the lucky winners to find the beloved medallion. Stay tuned...
Wake Up Tri-Counties Introducing Clay Coyne with Yemm Auto in Galesburg
Clay Coyne is a vehicle sales specialist with Yemm Auto in Galesburg. Clay joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to tell us about himself and talk about vehicle sales at Yemm Auto Group in Galesburg. Clay lives in Kewanee, where he has family, friends, and a girlfriend. He has been part of the Yemm family dealership for five years. Clay provides five-star treatment to all his customers. Visit Clay Coyne at Yemm Auto in Galesburg for all your automotive needs.
Grundy County Woman Missing Since Monday Identified as Body Found by Dog Walker
Morris, IL — A body found Friday evening in a tree line near Twilight Drive has been identified as Alison Findley, a 62-year-old Morris resident. Findley was last seen on Monday, August 26, leaving her home. She was reported missing on Friday, August 30. A local resident discovered Findley’s...
Community Conversation to celebrate William H. Thorpe Memorial Park in Macomb on Sept. 12
MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the City of Macomb, invites the public to a Community Conversation celebrating the life and legacy of William H. Thorpe, Macomb’s first black police officer. The event will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Western Illinois Museum. This one-hour program is open to everyone, and refreshments will be served. The museum is fully accessible and offers free parking.
Illinois DCFS Cuts Ribbon On Donated Region/Field Office In Marion
On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) opened a new regional office in Marion, attended by Senator Dale Fowler, Mayor Mike Absher, and other officials. The facility, located at 912 Pentecost Dr., was donated by the Blettner Group and spans 51,000 square feet, accommodating up to 400 employees. The facility features a large warehouse that will serve as a distribution center for southern Illinois, improving the efficiency of delivering essential items like pack-and-plays and car seats to DCFS offices throughout the region. Additionally, it includes a self-defense training area, OC Pepper Spray training space, and four large classrooms. The first child welfare foundation class for 40 Illinois DCFS permanency workers has already taken place in the new classrooms. Plans for a simulation lab for hands-on training are also underway, enhancing support for Illinois’ most vulnerable children.
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