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Father admits to shooting son on Indiana Avenue
A Galesburg man is in a Peoria hospital with gunshot wounds that were inflicted by his father Tuesday night. According to a police report, Galesburg officers responded to a call at 310 Indiana Ave. just before 9:30 p.m. from a man who said he had shot his son with a handgun.
Galesburg receives grant to improve school infrastructure
The “Safe Routes To School” program is in place to improve sidewalks and areas around schools that need improvement for students to get to school more safely. The City of Galesburg plans to install new sidewalks and paths that improve their walkability and are ADA compliant. “We are...
Charges filed against Illinois deputy in death of Sonya Massey
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old woman who had called authorities over concerns about a prowler, officials said Wednesday. Sonya Massey was killed inside her home after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call at around 12:50 a.m....
Illinois poker player earns $6 million with finish at World Series of Poker Main Event
Jordan Griff found a very rich silver lining in Las Vegas. The former Illinois poker player earned $6 million after finishing second place Wednesday night at the 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas. The world champion is 38-year-old Texas player Jonathan Tamayo, who earns $10,000,000 and a gold bracelet for the victory.
OPPD mutual aid shifts to Illinois
WESTERN ILLINOIS - The Omaha Public Power District’s 17-person mutual aid team arrived in Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday evening to assist MidAmerican Energy with power restoration efforts. Photos courtesy of OPPD. A storm on Monday left tens of thousands without power in Iowa. Their work location shifted Wednesday to...
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
To help folks who need to store personal belongings and other items while cleaning up, that company that's America's #1 choice for do-it-yourself movers is giving people free storage for the next month.
Severe storms slam the area
A severe weather system slammed northern Illinois and the Chicago area Monday night, producing severe. thunderstorms, wind gusts of up to 75 mph in some areas, and tornadoes. Warning sirens were heard throughout DuPage County after 9 p.m. As many as 10 tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area Monday night, including one outside O’Hare Airport.
Galva digs out after Monday’s derecho
Residents of Galva are cleaning up after a powerful storm passed through in the evening hours of Monday, July 15. The storm, which also affected surrounding towns, left fractured trees, downed power lines, and broken fences in its wake. Some were left without power for many hours. Falling limbs damaged...
Pokémon Day at the Peoria Zoo | Good Day Central Illinois
Pokémon Day at the Peoria Zoo | Good Day Central Illinois.
Multiple agencies searching for 2-year-old girl who walked away from home
CANTON, Ill. (WMBD) — A 2-year-old girl has been reported missing Thursday morning in Canton, Illinois, and police are asking people to avoid the area as they conduct a ground and aerial search. According to a Facebook post Thursday morning, Canton police said they are looking for 2-year-old Chloe...
Cullinan Properties names new chief investment officer
Cullinan Properties, the pioneering mixed-use property developer that named a new president in March, his week names a new chief investment officer. He is David Schreiber, a 20-year veteran in real estate investment who was the co-founder of AneVista Group, a real estate private equity firm that focuses on the development, acquisition, and operation of small format, daily-needs shopping centers.
City of Peoria Seeks Dedicated Solid Waste Superintendent to Spearhead Environmental Initiatives
Looking to make a significant impact on your city's environmental footprint while leading a team? The City of Peoria is currently on the hunt for a Solid Waste Superintendent—an opportunity for those passionate about keeping the city clean and managing waste effectively. The chosen candidate will play a critical role in providing supervision across various operational and outreach programs, driving the mission for a greener community. With a demanding schedule of 4 days per week at 10 hours each day, this job is not for the faint of heart.
Wake Up Tri-Counties Prairie Chicken Arts Festival Part 2
Dianne and Deirdre joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss the vendor and craft fair on Friday and Saturday, from 9 AM to 6 PM, at the Kewanee Prairie Chicken Arts Festival. Tim Bryner will be back with wood chainsaw carvings. Friday night is the Swiftie Party in the big tent!! Dance and enjoy crafts and refreshments Friday night from 7 to 9 PM. Dress in your favorite Era’s costume from the tour or as your favorite Kansas City Chiefs player. Take a selfie with the amazing backdrop made by Mrs. Blake.
Longtime community leader Sonja Reece named Normal Citizen of the Year
It was a who’s who of notable Normalites at a reception Tuesday at Heartland Community College, where Mayor Chris Koos announced longtime community leader Sonja Reece as this year’s Normal Citizen of the Year. Reece has played many roles in the community, among them serving on the town...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
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