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So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Daylight saving time and more: What to expect with start of fall less than 1 month away
The start of fall is just under one month away, and with pumpkin spice already hitting stores, many are already looking ahead to the autumn season and what comes with it, including the end of daylight saving time. The annual "fall back" will once again return in Illinois, but not...
2024 election: What to know about voter registration, early voting
The general election season is fully underway with the conclusion of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with voters now looking ahead to the November general election. With the Nov. 5 election just over two months away, the Illinois State Board of Electors has provided voters with a "voting...
Koehler: Local school districts receiving new funding from the state
PEORIA, Ill. – Eighteen area school districts will be receiving nearly $8 million for much needed improvements to classrooms and school buildings. Democratic State Sen. Dave Koehler, of Peoria, says the money is coming from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula, which overhauled the way Illinois funds its K-12 schools.
Ahead of 2024 election, women voters in the Chicago suburbs weigh in on top issues
Illinois voters are hoping to gain a better understanding of where both major presidential candidates stand on various topics after Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks Thursday night, formally accepting the Democratic nomination. Suburban women came out strong to the polls in the 2020 presidential election. "Women are more than...
Locally owned Tazewell County coffee company closing one of its locations
With "sincere gratitude" and "the heaviest of hearts," the owners of Eli's Coffee Shop have announced the closure of their Mackinaw location. The final day of service will be Sept. 6. The company announced the closure in a Friday Facebook post. In a statement on the company's website, owners Rachel and Weston Berchtold...
Peoria and Tazewell businesses victimized as part of statewide burglary ring
Businesses in Peoria and Tazewell counties were impacted by a burglary ring that led to the arrests of five people by the Illinois Attorney General's office earlier this month. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said that John Friedrich, 35, of Streator; Joseph Montoro, 39, of Berwyn; Sebastian Perez, 41, of Chicago; Jacob Sickel, 20, of Brookfield and Don Wiley, 53, of University Park were charged with multiple felonies for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from video gaming machines across...
Teen hospitalized with gunshot wound Friday night in Peoria
Peoria Police say a 16-year-old male was hospitalized Friday night with a gunshot wound to the chest. According to a press release, police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1900 block of West Kettelle Street around 9:40 p.m. They found no signs of a suspect or victim at the scene.
Suburban high school sends students home early due to lunch worker ‘shortage'
A suburban Chicago school district will send students home early for the second day in a row due to a "shortage" of food service workers. In a message posted to its website and social media pages Thursday morning, Ottawa Township High School District 140 said "Due to unforeseen circumstances regarding a shortage of properly certified food service personnel lunch will not be served and students will be dismissed at 11:13 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, and dismissed at 10:33 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024."
Peoria City Council expected to vote on city treasurer appointment next week
PEORIA (25News Now) - The City of Peoria appears to be ready to fill the vacant city treasurer’s job. The city council is expected to vote Tuesday on Mayor Rita Ali’s appointment of interim city treasurer Chester “Chet” Tomczyk to fill the unexpired term of Stephen Morris.
Which Morton locations passed or failed Alcohol Compliance Checks
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The Morton Police Department teamed up with the Illinois Liquor Control Commission to see which establishments were following the rules that prohibit the sale of alcohol to minors. According to information from Morton Police Chief Shawn Darche, here are the establishments that passed the compliance...
Everybody’s Got A Story Tackles New Series During Football Season
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — WMBD’s Thomas Garverick series called “Everybody’s Got A Story” that airs weekly on “WMBD Sunday Morning” will be pivoting to the gridiron for the next couple of months. Thomas was recently announced as the host of WYZZ’s new pre-game...
Bradley basketball draws first opponent in Myrtle Beach Invite. See the bracket, schedule
PEORIA — The Bradley basketball team last week announced its full nonconference schedule and last month said it would be part of the Myrtle Beach Invitational. On Thursday, we learned who the Braves will play first. ...
Washington approves bid for evidence building
WASHINGTON, Ill. – A new evidence building for the Washington Police Department took another step forward this week. The city council this week awarded a bid to P.J. Hoerr for around $2.3 million, after voting against an amendment in June to cover cost increases. The location would be next to the fire station near Five Points.
An accident sidelines Larry Flannery from Hog Days Festival
A familiar face will be missing from the crowd this Hog Days. The Hog Days committee co-chair and longtime committee member, Larry Flannery, won’t be attending the festival this year. Instead, Flannery will be home recuperating after a Monday night fall from a rickety ladder landed him in the hospital.
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