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Medical waste scattered through Knoxville in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Public Works had their hands full Friday afternoon when trash from a medical facility was sprinkled throughout Knoxville Avenue. According to Peoria Public Works spokesperson Nick McMillion, at about noon, the department started receiving calls about the trash dispersed on Knoxville between War Memorial and Nebraska.
East Bluff intersection to be closed until Thanksgiving
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Public Works Department will close an East Bluff intersection on Monday to rebuild the pavement and install storm sewers. The department said that beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26, the intersection of East Arcadia and North Wisconsin Avenues will close to all traffic. The closure is scheduled to last until Thanksgiving.
Pekin’s first Pride Picnic goes perfectly
PEKIN – The Tazwell County seat was the site of its first Pride Picnic last weekend. Even with a little rain, everything went perfectly. Booths from local businesses and community organizations lined the bike path near the 4H Pavillion in Mineral Springs Park on Saturday, Aug. 17. Vendors included local businesses such as nuEra, Pekin Public Library, and High Vibes Stoneshop and non-profits such as Peoria Proud and PFLAG Peoria.
We Play in Peoria Performs at Peoria Irish Fest | Good Day Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WYZZ) — Do you like old classic radio shows? If so, maybe a trip to Peoria Irish Fest might be a good idea. A new group, We Play in Peoria, will be at the festival in Downtown Peoria and perform shows such as Burns and Allen and, of course, Peoria’s own Fibber McGee and Molly. Founder Paul Arbisi appeared on Good Day Central Illinois on Friday to discuss the group.
Peoria Residents Invited to Weigh In on City Hall's New Plaza Design Plans
Peoria's City Hall is slated for an aesthetic shake-up, and civic officials are keen on getting locals through the decision-making gates. It's out with the old and in with the new as the site that once loved a fountain now stands ready for a new chapter. The City has unwrapped plans for a revamped entry plaza and is banking on public opinion to steer the design.
Paint a Plow program returns to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Not too many people have snow on their minds right now, but in preparation for those winter months, you can actually paint your very own Peoria snow plow. Peoria Public Works Paint a Plow program is now open for local students and organizations. You send...
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.
A new allergy-friendly early learning center coming to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The local chapter of Red Sneakers has partnered with a preschool run by United Presbyterian Church in Peoria to create the first allergy friendly early learning center in the area. Red Sneakers Peoria will provide epinephrine injectors, food allergy training as well as CPR training...
Unemployment rate rises in Illinois despite more jobs added
SPRINGFIELD (25News Now) - Unemployment rose across all 14 of Illinois’ metropolitan areas, even as more jobs were added to the economy. The latest economic report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the Peoria metropolitan area saw the unemployment rate rise to 6.1%, nearly a whole percent point higher than where it was in July of 2023, which was 5.2%. Additionally, non-farm employment in July stayed the same from a year ago with 170,400 jobs.
Numerous local school districts to see money for improvements
(25News Now) - Eighteen school districts in the Heart of Illinois will see nearly $8 million for needed improvements to classrooms and schools. State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) said the money comes from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula — an overhaul of the way the state funds K-12 education.
Road construction is not expected to ruin East Peoria’s Christmas magic
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - Frequent travelers on Springfield Road in East Peoria know it’s a challenge to drive that stretch because of construction. Imagine if the project isn’t done before the city’s famous Winter Wonderland opens in November. The good news is that it will be done, say city officials.
New traffic pattern coming to Cedar Street Bridge as work progresses
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — As part of the ongoing work on the Cedar Street Bridge, IDOT announced a new traffic pattern that will begin on Monday. The Illinois Department of Transportation said the change will affect the bridge, which carries Illinois Route 116 over the Illinois River, through late fall. Some minor work will continue into 2025, the department said in a news release.
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