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Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for May 26, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of May 13, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY. 615 N. Town Ave., Princeville: Ricky D. Pope to Taylor S. Burgess, $78,000. 1905 N. Lehman Road, Peoria: Tina...
Boy charged in connection with Thursday afternoon shooting in Normal
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — A boy has been arrested in connection with a mid-day shooting in Normal that left one man with non life-threatening injuries. The youth, whose age was not released by Normal Police, is charged in McLean County Circuit Court with attempted murder, aggravated battery, aggravated discharge of a firearm, mob action and other weapons counts in connection with the Thursday afternoon shooting in the 100 block of West Shelbourne Drive.
Illinois quick hits: Dolton mayor used wrong credit card; Woodford County declares non-sanctuary status
Dust storms impact travel Several interstates around Illinois were shut down Tuesday after high winds caused dust storms. Interstate 55 near McLean was closed during the afternoon, and I-74 between Leroy and Farmer City shut down because of dust plumes. During the evening, Interstate 155 near Hopedale closed because of brownout conditions. Wind gusts of...
These Mid-Illini Conference softball teams are headed to the 2024 Class 3A sectional
Here are the Peoria-area Class 3A softball teams that advanced from the Illinois High School Association regional title games on Friday and Saturday. Peoria softball: 2024 IHSA softball state tournament bracket, schedule, scores, pairings Washington ...
UPDATE: Festival goers given the all-clear after storms miss Three Sisters Park
UPDATE (6 p.m.) - Hail and lightning storms miss Three Sisters Park and festival goers are invited to return from their shelters. Here’s what organizers said on Solshine’s Instagram page:. “The anticipated weather has dissipated before reaching Three Sisters Park. Gates will be re-opening ASAP. The String Cheese...
Wrapping up the final day of Solshine Reverie
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. (WMBD) — Severe weather throughout Memorial Day weekend couldn’t stop thousands of music lovers from having a good time at Solshine Reverie in Chillicothe. “At first, it was so dusty and so dry here that you almost wished it to rain. And we got our wish...
Judge hears arguments in bid for retrial of Bloomington murder case
A Decatur man sentenced to 45 years in prison following the murder of a 20-year-old Bloomington man in 2018 is petitioning the court for a new trial. Attorneys for Anthony Grampsas, now 24, have filed a post-conviction petition arguing that new evidence from three individuals involved in the 2018 home invasion and shooting indicates Grampsas is innocent.
Celebrities, pros set for OSF Illinois Golf Championship at Metamora Fields. Here's what we know
PEORIA — The second annual version of the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Golf Championship will be bigger and focused more on golf as touring pros bring their game to central Illinois in events June 25-29. The Men's All Pro Tour will return to Metamora Fields Golf Club and expand to WeaverRidge Golf Club as well.
Historic Church celebrates its doors back open after vandalism attack
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Four churches gathered today in Bloomington to celebrate the re-opening of Mt.Pisgah Baptist Church. Earlier this year, the church and six other businesses were targeted by vandals. One female was arrested for the incident. Pastor Timothy Mark Harris says she used fire extinguishers to damage the property. He says the church survived by the grace of god.
Washington boys lacrosse makes history with IHSA playoff victory
The Washington co-op boys lacrosse team made history on Friday night. The Panthers became the first lacrosse program from the Peoria area to win an Illinois High School Association plaque after a 13-8 victory over Lockport in the Washington Sectional championship at Babcook Field. Washington now advances to face Chicago...
Violence prevention agencies work to keep kids safe as school year winds down
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25News Now) - For some Central Illinois students, this week marked the end of the school year, meaning a little more freedom, but it also means an uptick in juvenile crimes. To combat that, agencies like the Normal Police Department enforce nighttime curfews for minors. The rule is...
Not guilty plea entered for arrested ISU protesters
NORMAL (25News Now) - Seven students arrested at Illinois State University (ISU) in early May after refusing to end a sit-in outside the president’s office have pled not guilty Thursday. Each of the students pled not guilty to a criminal trespassing charge, according to the McLean County State Attorney’s...
UPDATE: Most outages resolved after Tuesday’s wind storm
UPDATE (8:20 a.m.) — By rush hour, most outages were resolved in the Tri-County area with only about 150 or so customers still without electricity, according to the Ameren Illinois outage map. Bloomington-Normal reported only four customers without power, the map stated. High winds from the storm downed trees...
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