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Victim in ‘suspicious death’ investigation identified
CANTON (25News Now) - The Fulton County Coroner has released the identity of a Canton man who was found dead in a home Saturday afternoon. The coroner identified the man as 61-year-old Christopher P. Leyden. Although the coroner conducted Leyden’s autopsy Monday, the cause and manner of death remain under investigation.
Illinois Trying to Remove Your Driver’s License From Your Wallet
If the state of Illinois gets its way, you won't have a driver's license in your wallet anymore. They plan to forcefully take it away and move it somewhere else. This is me predicting that many will not be pleased with the destination while the younger generation will likely be thrilled.
Peoria man sentenced to prison for killing of 75-year-old woman who was in his care
A Peoria man convicted in June of killing a 75-year-old woman while he was serving as her live-in caretaker was sentenced to 60 years in prison Monday, despite an emotional appeal for a lower sentence. Dmitri Rogatchev, 46, was sentenced by Circuit Judge John Vespa, who also presided over the...
Wake Up Tri-Counties Prairie Chicken Arts Festival Part 1 with Dianne and Deirdre
Dianne Packee and Deirdre Scott joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming Prairie Chicken Arts Festival on July 19th and 20th, 2024. Part 1 of the series talks about the art, including chalk art, student art, and submitted artwork. The chalk art will take place on the go-cart track. Student artwork will be displayed in the windows of downtown businesses, and if you can help hang student artwork, meet at 9 AM in Goods Furniture across from CoCo’s on Monday, July 15th. Submitted artwork will be displayed at New View Furniture. Parts 2 and 3 talk about the other activities you will find at the 2024 Kewanee Prairie Chicken Arts Festival. You don’t want to miss out!!
The Peoria Riverfront Museum showcases ‘Inclusion is Jaw-Some’
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria Riverfront partnered with the Autism Collective to showcase their event called “Inclusion is Jaw-some” with activities for families and children who suffer from sensory issues. Kids and their families could take pictures with the Windy City mermaids, see Lucas Miller the singing...
Many gather for Quad Con Comic and Toy Show
PEORIA (25News Now) - Comic lovers nationwide met at the Peoria Civic Center this past weekend for the Quad Con Comic and Toy Show. There were over 200 vendor and artist booths throughout the Civic Center. These booths ranged from horror, comic books, posters, vintage toys, and more. Some special...
City of Morris hosts electronics recycling event Friday, Aug. 2
Jul. 15—The City of Morris and First America Recycling are partnering for an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 at First America Recycling, 1000 E. Armstrong St. Items accepted include cables and wiring, televisions, batteries, cameras, cell phones, iPods and iPads, computers, monitors, DVD and VCRs, microwaves, printers, fax machines, scanners, handheld ...
Central Illinois zoos showcase new baby animals, summer attractions
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Between the new cotton-top tamarins at Miller Park or the albino buffalo at Wildlife Prairie Park, there’s plenty to do across three central Illinois zoos during the summer. Wildlife Prairie Park stays busy with new additions. “We have seven elk calves and 13 baby...
Mosquito Known To Carry West Nile Virus Found In Clinton County
A new fear has been unlocked this summer. I'm sure your ankles and legs are full of mosquito bites from sitting outside this summer. You've probably tried every single bug spray, sat by fires, and nothing is keeping those little pricks away. Well, you might want to find bug spray with a high amount of DEET because that could help prevent you from getting West Nile Virus or Yellow Fever.
Iowa DNR Shares Info On At Least 6 Black Bears Roaming the State
Black Bears are on the move in the Hawkeye State. Earlier this week, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shared some information on some black bears roaming throughout Eastern Iowa. Multiple sightings of black bears have been reported in Iowa in recent weeks, including in Cedar and Dubuque Counties. Once...
Tracking storms early Monday morning
We kicked off our afternoon on a stormy note as a line of storms pushed through around 1 pm dumping a couple of inches across Central Indiana. Since then we have had temps climb back into the 80’s across the state and humid conditions continue. Tonight: Temps will remain humid into the overnight hours with […]
Muscatine softball led all season by Skylar Peterson & Aubrey Bender
Muscatine softball just one win away from making another state tournament trip to Fort Dodge. The Muskies avenged their postseason loss from 2021 against Bettendorf Saturday to keep their season alive. The big reason for success? The relationship between pitcher, Skylar Peterson and catcher Aubrey Bender. “We’ve had our ups and downs this season especially […]
Bizarre Earthquake in Northern Illinois Monday Felt By Hundreds
I've followed earthquakes for decades and cannot remember hardly any earthquakes striking this part of Illinois. It was a jolt that was strong enough to be felt by hundreds and has been confirmed by the USGS. According to the time stamp on the USGS site, this weird north-central Illinois earthquake...
Northern Illinois Braces For High Wind And Derecho Threats Today
The Northern Illinois area just made it through a pretty wild weekend weather wise, and guess what? The terrifying ride isn't over yet, because another round of nasty could be hitting the Stateline area Monday night. Severe Weather Threats in Northern Illinois. On Saturday night I found myself driving home...
Severe Weather Threat late tonight/Tuesday morning
We have a severe weather threat for the area late tonight and Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service in St. Louis says while plenty remains uncertain, there is some concern for damaging wind a brief, weak tornado or two in northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois this evening into the overnight period.
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