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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.
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
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.
Glen Oak Christian Church hosting first Vacation Bible School since pandemic
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Glen Oak Christian Church is hoping to see more than 100 kids for their upcoming Vacation Bible School. According to a news release from Glen Oak, the returning program will start on July 7 and run through July 11. It will be the first one on-site since the pandemic.
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
How you can limit your exposure to PFAs: UI Extension
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Forever chemicals, which are commonly found in household items, pose a threat to polluting soil, lakes, rivers and streams across the country — as well as human health. Illinois Extension is sharing tips on how you can reduce your exposure to PFAs and protect yourself. PFAs — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, […]
ISP trooper struck on I-94
CHICAGO — An Illinois State Police Officer was hit while investigating a traffic crash. On July 5th, around 3 a.m., the trooper’s squad car was parked in Lane 3 on Interstate 90 near 75th Street with emergency lights activated. The trooper was out of their squad car assisting the driver from the previous crash exit […]
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
Fireworks Fatal Incident, July 4th Death
Such incidents involving fireworks are quite common in Illinois. In the previous year, as per the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office, there were 108 injuries due to fireworks mishaps. The victims included a suburban man almost dying because he looked into an inactive firework tube and another man in his early thirties who died near Rockford while igniting fireworks. A young suburban man lost an eye and sustained severe facial injuries due to firework accidents. Also, in 2017, a man from Chicago died while putting together a July Fourth children’s firework show.
Farmers market coupons offered to low-income Illinois seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Farmers market coupon books are now available to low-income, older adults, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) and of Human Services (IDHS) announced Tuesday. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offers access to fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from local farmers. Each book contains five $10 checks. “The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program helps low-income […]
Illinois’ high tuition costs adding to its growing outmigration
(The Center Square) – Illinois' in-state average tuition over the last 15 years has jumped by 49%, leaving the state with the third-highest costs in the country and many students are either leaving home to seek further education or taking on more debt to make it happen in the Land of Lincoln. A new Illinois Policy Institute survey finds average in-state costs at the state’s 12 public universities now stands at nearly $15,000, or more than $5,000 higher than the national average. ...
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