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Strong to severe storms bring hail and damaging winds to Central Illinois Thursday
Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developed across Central Illinois on Thursday bringing damaging winds, hail and heavy rain to the region. Fulton and McDonough Counties were the hardest hit as a few rounds of severe thunderstorms brought large hail and damaging winds to the area. One storm dropped golf ball size hail to Table Grove and half dollar size hail to Vermont in Fulton County.
Woman hospitalized after Peoria shooting
PEORIA (25News Now) - A woman is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot Wednesday night in Peoria. Peoria Police say they got a 19 round ShotSpotter alert around 8:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of W. Gift. When officers arrived, they did not find any victims. However,...
Man rescued out of the Illinois River by Peoria’s Marine 1 rescue boat
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A man suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital after being plucked from the Illinois River by a crew on a Peoria Fire Department rescue boat. The man was near the bank on the Peoria side of the river and on a...
You Gotta Eat: Customers head to Hanna City for fried chicken and more
HANNA CITY (25News Now) - For more than a half-century, this Peoria County restaurant has been serving crispy chicken and plenty of home cooked dishes. This week, local comedian Edgar Sandoval and 25News photojournalist Andrew Best take you to a place that started up when supper clubs were the thing.
Storms possible this evening, including a strong one or two
PEORIA (25News Now) - Chances for showers and storms will increase later this afternoon and evening as rain moves in from the west. While the risk for severe weather is low, a storm or two may become strong or severe. If that happens, strong winds, large hail and heavy rain will be possible. Not every storm will be strong or severe later today, and overall the risk for widespread severe weather is low. The chance for a strong storm will be highest through about 8-9 PM this evening.
After-prom party shooting in Chillicothe may have had gang involvement, sheriff says
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office believes that several Peoria gangs may have been involved in a shooting early Sunday morning in Chillicothe that injured a 18-year-old man. Sheriff Chris Watkins said Tuesday that early indications are that two or three gangs from Peoria may have been present Sunday morning at the Valley Lakes Center when an 18-year-old was shot in the head and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The facility had been hosting an after-prom party put on by students from several local schools with events the night before.
Second mistrial declared for Peoria man accused of drowning his wife in 2019
For the second time in less than a year, a murder trial of a man accused of drowning his wife ended in a mistrial, with the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office saying that a third attempt at a prosecution is likely. Mike Vorrath was arrested in December 2019 on charges...
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Peoria by diners
(Stacker) - Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
Man injured by flying glass during Tuesday night shooting in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police say they’re investigating a Tuesday night shooting, in which a man was hurt when he was hit by flying glass. In a news release, police said the man was taken to the hospital with what was initially reported as a gunshot wound after a 10-round ShotSpotter alert in the 400 block of East Republic.
With uptick in infant deaths, officials urge parents to practice safe sleeping A-B-Cs
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — After recording only one infant death due to unsafe sleeping conditions, Peoria County has seen five such deaths already in 2024. And that has experts out and preaching safe sleeping habits. “The presumption is that people know what to do when they get home with...
National Day of Prayer observed in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - Crowds gathered at the Peoria County Courthouse Square to join the rest of the country in prayer. The first Thursday in May is the National Day of Prayer. Churchgoers across the region came together to pray for the city and the nation. The gathering offered a chance to put nationwide or personal concerns in the hands of God.
25 Sports High School Thursday - May 2, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - East Peoria’s softball game at Dunlap was suspended by weather in the 6th inning tied 2-2. Metamora and Limestone both won Mid-Illini softball games. Eureka baseball posted their 3rd straight shutout win. Moline edged Metamora in soccer. Princeville was the bass fishing champ at the Banner Marsh IHSA Sectional.
Peoria Police to get new drones, hoping to see increased efficiency
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Last week, Peoria City Council approved the use of $100,000 in DCEO (Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity) funds for the purchasing of new drones and related equipment. Sergeant Sherrell Stinson is the Drone Commander for the department and presented at last Tuesday’s council meeting....
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