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Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky Face Potential Tornadoes till 4AM
Bloomington, IN – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky, effective until 4:00 AM EDT Tuesday. The affected areas include major cities such as Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Louisville, as well as smaller towns like Danville and Terre Haute. According...
10 top defensive players to watch around Peoria this 2024 IHSA football season
Defense, oftentimes, can be the best offense. High school football practice starts on Aug. 12 around Illinois and the Peoria area. This is the second of a five-part series highlighting quarterbacks, running backs, linemen, wide receivers and defensive players to watch during the 2024 season. ...
2024 Illinois State Fair reveals theme for exciting lineup of events and concerts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The theme for the 2024 Illinois State Fair was revealed this week. Illinois officials said the theme, "It's Showtime!," will set the stage for the biggest show of the year on the newly renovated fairgrounds. The show kicks off in less than two weeks with the return...
13 WREX's John Jurgens discusses a wet July, and the days ahead
13 WREX meteorologist joined WNIJ Morning Edition host Jason Cregier to discuss some of the wild weather of the past couple few weeks. Jurgens told us how the derecho that ripped through northern Illinois dropped so much rain that it put this July into the record books for total rainfall.
Study shows certain Illinois hospitals provide below average levels of charity care
(The Center Square) – A new study shows that 340B hospitals in Illinois and around the country are abusing a federal drug pricing program. The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created in 1992 to help struggling, uninsured or otherwise vulnerable patients access more affordable medications. Under the program, drug manufacturers provide discounted medications to qualifying […]
Bloomington City Council approves new roadwork
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council unanimously approved a $6.8 million roadwork contract with Rowe Construction at during last week’s meeting. According to a city news release, the money is going towards the city’s roads most in need of repair. “Approving this contract represents a significant investment...
Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for July 28, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of July 15, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 1205 E. Frye Ave., Peoria: John E. and Kimberly A. Herington to Ryan Nacke, $79,000. ...
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Peoria Christian athlete wins national track and field title at AAU Junior Olympics
Peoria Christian track and field athlete Trae Brickner is a national champion. The rising junior at Peoria Christian won the Boys 15-16 decathlon on Sunday at the 2024 AAU Junior Olympic Games at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, N.C. He took fourth in this event last summer. ...
Steamy and stormy work week
PEORIA (25News Now) - Have the umbrella on hand as we will see multiple rounds of storm chances throughout the work week. Temperatures and humidity will also see an increase with highs trending in the mid to upper 80′s to even the lower 90′s this week. Our first round of storms will pass through Central Illinois early this morning before drier conditions arrive. A few additional pop-ups will be possible, but most will see a dry day after the morning storms. Highs will trend near 90 as humidity increases. A few strong to severe storms will be possible over the next few days, with the best chance arriving Tuesday afternoon and late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. A Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) is in place mainly along and west of I-55. All severe weather related hazards are possible included a brief spin-up tornado, damaging winds and isolated hail.
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Illinois State Fair officials offer preview of this year’s event
(The Center Square) – The countdown is on for the start of the Illinois State Fair. With the start of the fair just days away, fair officials offered a preview of the newly renovated grounds Monday. The taxpayer-funded upgrades were part of an over $50 million capital project, which included various road improvements and renovations to The Coliseum. “You’ll see new seating, two elevators, new restrooms, improved ADA accessibility and...
FDA recalls produce sold at Indiana Kroger stores over possible Listeria contamination
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration announced a recall on produce and other products due to a possible Listeria contamination. The recalled produce purchased from Weirs Farm was sold in Kroger stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. This includes all produce packaged at the Supreme Service Solution facility in […]
Two Illinois Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Money Laundering
Two Illinois Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Money Laundering (Rock Island, IL) – Two Illinois men – Erik Richard Jones, 46, and Mitchell Allen Melega, 38 – were sentenced on July 23, 2024, to multi-year prison sentences following their convictions for conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering. Jones, of Colona, Illinois, was sentenced to 54 months of imprisonment to be followed by five years of supervised release, and Melega, formerly of Orion, Illinois, was sentenced to 75 months of imprisonment to be followed by five years of supervised release. Both defendants were also ordered to pay $4,840,944.63 in restitution.
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