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Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for July 7, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of June 24, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 1800 N. Linn St., Peoria: Jason Yordy to Michael and Jennifer McLaughlin, $85,000. ...
Area road construction projects begin Monday
PEORIA, Ill. – Monday marks the start of the new work week and the start of road construction projects in and near Morton, East Peoria and Eureka. Pavement patching will begin Monday on the I-74 Morton Avenue overpass in Morton. Morton Avenue will be down to one lane in each direction through August.
Multiple house fires reported throughout Peoria this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria Fire Department was called out multiple times this weekend. This first incident was to a house in Peoria’s East Bluff, that was determined to be a total loss, on Saturday morning. Fire crews arrived at the house in the area of Kansas and...
Fire Causes Nearly $80,000 In Damages to Vacant Home
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria firefighters were called to a vacant 1 1/2 story house in the 700 block of East Kansas Saturday at approximately 4:12 p.m. Upon arrival crews observed heavy smoke, high heat and a large amount of fire coming from the basement of the structure. A neighboring home suffered siding damage due to its proximity.
Peoria City clinches playoff berth after 2-2 draw with Des Moines
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Needing a win or a draw in either of their last two games of the season to clinch a playoff berth, Peoria City was able to do so with a 2-2 draw against the Des Moines Menace in their home finale on Saturday. Former Bradley player DJ Koulai scored in the […]
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Shop Hop showcase quilting in the region
ARTHUR, Ill. — Those who love quilting and traveling can take part in Shop Hop, an annual event that promotes visiting participating shops throughout the Midwest. There’s an All-Illinois Shop Hop in August and September with up to 71 participating shops. One in east-central Illinois July 10-13 has 12 shops involved from Danville to as far south as Flora and Cisne.
Monster trucks take over Peoria Speedway
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Monster X tour was in Peoria on Saturday for one night only. Five monster trucks weighing more 10,000 pounds were on full display, smashing cars, racing, jumping and even melting down another car. Guests also got the once in a lifetime chance to ride...
Blood needed for returning Red Cross drive at Par-A-Dice
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — You can be a rockstar and donate blood next week when it’s needed the most. The American Red Cross is hosting it’s annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive on July 9 at the Par-A-Dice hotel in East Peoria from noon to 6 p.m.
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
“My dad gave me $20 and told me good luck.” Brian Wardle talks about oldest daughter moving to college
PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Over his tenure with the Bradley Braves, coach Brian Wardle has seen dozens of athletes move in. Now he experienced it as a parent. His oldest daughter Mya has settled into Eastern Kentucky University to play basketball. He had to be out recruiting for the...
A HUGE WIN: Illinois Grandma Wins $1M On Scratch Off Ticket
An Illinois woman didn't expect to win $1 million after buying a lottery ticket at her local Walmart. I guess when you save money you do, in fact, live better. Lots of tears have been shed since Pamela Arscott from Franklin Park, Illinois won a million dollars on a $10 scratch off ticket. She got to celebrate with her five children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. What a beautiful moment!
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
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