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Kansas Celebrating 50 Years At The Peoria Civic Center November 8th!
95-5, G-L-O Classic Rock Fans, ready to celebrate 50 years with Classic Rock Icons KANSAS? The “Another Fork In The Road” 50th Anniversary Tour is set to Rock on Friday November 8th at the Peoria Civic Center!. Tickets on sale NOW! Grab yours at www.peoriaciviccenter.com. KANSAS has been...
Improper use of smoking materials causes Peoria apartment fire
PEORIA (25News Now) - An apartment fire in Peoria kept fire crews busy Saturday evening. At approximately 5:15 p.m. the Peoria Fire Department was dispatched to the Parkview Estates Apartments in the 2400 block of North Gale Avenue. When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from an upstairs apartment and...
Illinois abortion clinics brace for another surge after Iowa abortion law takes effect
Demand for abortions in Illinois continues to surge. According to the latest available data from the Illinois Department of Public Health, between 2015 and 2022, there are five times as many people traveling from out of state to Illinois for abortion care. On Monday, Iowa's strict abortion ban went into...
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
A Bright Future with D&D Electric
Imagine if the sun sent you a monthly bill for all the sunlight you use. Thankfully, it does not, and that’s where solar energy comes in! Harnessing the power of the sun is like having an endless supply of free pizza delivered to your door – minus the calories and with a LOT more environmental benefits.
Illinois Residents, People May Sneak Onto Your Porch August 8th
I'm not trying to alarm you. Instead, I'm trying to pass along some information that should keep you from calling the police or reaching for a firearm in a little over a week's time. Then again, your own personal feelings may be different about the people who will, more than...
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
2nd Year in a Row This Illinois County Has Highest Tax Rates
Taxes stink, but we have to pay them no matter what. Illinois is the worst with taxes as one of the states with the highest taxes in the nation, but for the second year in a row, one country tops all others as being the highest. Highest Tax County in...
FBI Warning Illinois Residents about the Danger of ‘Jugging’
It's important to always be aware of your surroundings and that's never been more important than it is now in our modern era. The FBI is warning Illinois residents about a rise in incidents involving 'jugging'. It's much more dangerous and common than it sounds. It was just reported a...
Tate Costa reflects on invaluable Olympic trials experience
(WCIA) — Tate Costa and Illinois head coach Dan Ribeiro got right back in the gym after the NCAA Championships to focus on the program’s next goal: landing a spot on the Team USA Senior Development team. “We haven’t had any athletes in the last three years that were able to reach that mark and […]
Kathleen Lorenz announces run for Normal mayor in 2025
Another Normal Town Council member will challenge Mayor Chris Koos in the 2025 election. Kathleen Lorenz announced Monday she plans to run for mayor in the April 1 election. Lorenz is currently in her third term on the town council, having first been elected in 2015. In an interview with...
Resurfacing Update: July 29, 2024
BLOOMINGTON, IL - The City of Bloomington provides regular updates on resurfacing work throughout the construction season. The most recent update is included below. For more information on roadwork in the City of Bloomington, visit www.bloomingtonstreets.com, e-mail engineer@cityblm.org or call 309-434-2225 during regular business hours. FY24 Resurfacing (Phase 1) Fort...
Oswego man identified in deadly fall at Starved Rock State Park, LaSalle County coroner says
A father died after falling at Starved Rock State Park on Saturday afternoon, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said.The incident was reported about 4:30 p.m. at Illinois Canyon in the park. Police remained on the scene into Saturday evening.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAlbert Cramer, 38, of Oswego was identified as the man who died, according to the LaSalle County coroner.Cramer is survived by his four daughters, two granddaughters and his wife of 10 years.What caused the fall was not immediately clear, and ABC7 Chicago is working to find out more about the victim.Authorities said no foul play is suspected in his death.
Was Another Alligator Spotted Swimming In Illinois Pond?
A mysterious creature was spotted in a pond in Illinois and you might be surprised with what they found. Witnesses Spot Strange Animal Swimming In Illinois Pond. I'm not sure why, but these kinds of stories fascinate me. Maybe, it's the thrill of the mystery. I'm talking about when residents of Illinois spot a strange and unknown creature. I do prefer it when there is an answer to the question as opposed to being unsolved.
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