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Kewanee Belle Alexander School Offering Charging Stations Today, July 17th.
Belle Alexander School in the Kewanee School District is offering charging stations again today, July 17th, from 12 to 2 PM, for anyone who needs to charge a device or escape the heat. You can enter the building through the cafeteria doors. Bottles of water and granola bars will be available for a snack while you wait. Superintendent Mrs. Baney joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the Kewanee School Board meeting from Tuesday night. Online registration for the 2024-2025 school year opened July 17th.
New owners to continue legacy at Canton reindeer farm
CANTON (25News Now) - Snowman’s Reindeer Farm in Canton is transitioning to a new family. Scott and Tracy Snowman announced their retirement after nine Christmases, brought on by serious health complications making it nearly impossible for them to continue the day-to-day work. The Snowmans announced July 9 that they...
Peoria public works crews working to clear storm debris
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Crews with Peoria Public Works began working to clear the remaining storm debris from around the city after a severe storm caused damage around central Illinois on Monday. According to public works spokesman Nick McMillion, crews began 12-hour shifts Wednesday morning. When possible, Peoria residents...
Moline hosts Popsicle Pit-Stops on Thursdays
During this month, the City of Moline invites everyone to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with Popsicle Pit-Stops. Every Thursday, from 12:30 to 1:30, people can have free popsicles, get fun giveaways, and play games. The Popsicle Pit-Stops is a thank you for supporting the Moline Parks and Recreation...
Parts of East Peoria under boil advisory
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Parts of East Peoria are under a boil advisory until further notice Wednesday until a nearby water main is repaired. According to a Facebook post from the City of East Peoria on Wednesday, at about 8 a.m., water service in the area was interrupted while a water main is being repaired. Once the service is restored, several homes will be under a boil advisory until further notice.
Judge refuses Brandon Walker’s request for a lesser sentence for death of Navin Jones
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Circuit Judge John Vespa’s voice trembled, and he took several pauses as he recounted the Navin Jones case during a late Wednesday morning hearing. The judge, who retires in a week or so, said the deadly neglect case of the 8-year-old boy was the “worst” he’s seen in 14 years on the bench and 19 years as an attorney. And as such, he said, he refused to lower or reconsider a life sentence he handed down earlier this year for the boy’s father, Brandon Walker.
International children's swimming school to open newest location in Peoria
Aqua-Tots Swim School is bringing its world-renowned programs to the greater Peoria area. The swim school franchise announced last week it will open a location at 7713 Orange Prairie Road in Peoria near The Shoppes at Grand Prairie. The school has more than 150 locations worldwide, including three in Illinois: Peoria, Wheaton and Orland Park.
WIU faculty union: Layoffs of tenured faculty coming
Another round of budget cutting is looming at Western Illinois University, and this time it could include tenured and tenure-track faculty. Tri States Public Radio obtained a copy of an email sent by Merrill Cole, President of the WIU Chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois. The union represents faculty members.
Coal City to remain without power for the foreseeable future
Jul. 16—The Village of Coal City said in a statement Tuesday afternoon that while the village was spared the worst of the storm damage as far as property and public health damage, it will be without power for the foreseeable future until the main feeder line is repaired. ComEd needs specific crews for this line, and it's not possible to predict a timeline for when power will be restored. This ...
75th Heart of Illinois Fair commences without carnival rides
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The 75th Heart of Illinois fair begun Tuesday. The Expo Gardens in Peoria was filled with local companies’ booths, inflatables, balloon twisters, wine sheds and motorcyclists on “The Globe of Death.”. But there are no carnival rides. Peoria resident Jeremy Kramer said he...
Bloomington tells homeless people sleeping along Constitution Trail to relocate
Around 100 people in Bloomington-Normal are unsheltered, according to estimates from a McLean County Housing Coalition. The City of Bloomington is dispersing roughly 40 of them who’ve been living in tents along Constitution Trail, said Director of Community Outreach Steve Tassio with Home Sweet Home Ministries' homeless shelter [HSHM].
Illinois news in brief: I-55 reopens after tornado damage; John Deere reverses course on 'cultural' issues; Texas plans to continue sending migrants to Chicago
I-55 reopens after tornado damage A 7-mile section of Interstate 55 near Channahon that had been closed since a tornado touched down Monday night has reopened. ComEd crews worked to remove and repair transmission lines and the 200-foot towers that were toppled by the winds that exceeded 100 mph. In the most recent update, ComEd said there are still nearly 1,300 outages, affecting more than 22,000 homes and businesses. John...
Survivors and Families Sue Illinois State Police, Citing Negligence in Highland Park Shooter's Gun Access
In a growing legal response to the Highland Park parade shooting, a lawsuit has been leveled at the Illinois State Police by survivors and relatives of the deceased, accusing the agency of negligence for its role in allowing accused shooter Robert Crimo III access to firearms. According to the Chicago Tribune, the complaint, which represents surviving family members of Eduardo Uvaldo and other victims, alleges the state police failed to adhere to internal regulations regarding Crimo’s firearm owner’s identification card application.
Eastern Iowa laborers slam state amid battle over relaxed child labor regulations
Eastern Iowa laborers are disappointed with the state's lobbying for looser child labor restrictions. At a roundtable hosted at the IBEW 405 Union Hall in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday night, representatives from the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area labor federations gathered to share the history of child labor restrictions and to recount...
More student loan borrowers are getting relief through bankruptcy after Biden policy change
More student loan borrows have successfully received debt relief through bankruptcy after the Biden administration made a policy change to make the process easier nearly two years ago, according to data released by the Department of Justice Wednesday.
Muscatine woman arrested on 67 animal neglect charges
An arrest has been made in a severe animal-neglect incident in Muscatine last month. According to a news release from the City of Muscatine and arrest affidavits, charges were filed against Kelly Marie Adams, 44, of Muscatine on Monday, July 8. On Monday, June 17, a search warrant was executed in the 2400 block of […]
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