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Canton Police asking for help finding missing woman
UPDATE (3:13 p.m.) — Rawley has been found safe and sound according to Canton Police. CANTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Canton Police Facebook is asking the public to keep an eye out for a missing woman. 39-year-old Jill Rawley of Canton is described as being 5’1″, roughly 90 pounds...
Three deaths in three years: A timeline of incidents at Caterpillar's Mapleton foundry
The death of a West Peoria man at Caterpillar's Mapleton foundry on June 6 marks the latest in a series of incidents at the facility that have caused concern regarding safety practices. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined the company and various contractors working at the facility...
Salvation Army providing free food boxes later in month
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Families in need in Pekin and Peoria will soon have a lifeline from the Salvation Army. A summer food box giveaway starting June 18 will offer families basic food staples. It’ll be on a first-come, first-served basis. Dates and locations can be found below:
TAPS’ new executive director wants to find more animals a home
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — Under new directorship, Tazewell Animal Protective Society in Pekin wants to do all they can to find animals new homes. Effective June 27, Tori Menke will be the new executive director of TAPS. Holly Crotty, who is leaving the organization where she’s been executive director...
Peoria County State's Attorney says Chillicothe police officer was justified in fatal shooting
Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos said a Chillicothe police officer had no choice but to use deadly force to defend himself in a February 2024 shooting that left a man dead. The Chillicothe officer was investigating a stolen vehicle report when he pulled up into a driveway behind the...
8-year-old Hanna City equestrian prepares for major races
PEORIA (25News Now) - At just eight years old, a Hanna City equestrian is ready to ride on into the semi-finals to compete in Texas and Las Vegas. Four years ago, Eden Sezentes began riding and barrel racing. Now, she’s competing nationally against those twice her age. The Hanna...
Pinhook Days return June 14-16 in Industry
INDUSTRY, Ill. — Pinhook Days will be held in Industry Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16. Activities include a parade, musical entertainment, penny carnival, pancake breakfast and vendors. Friday events start with a fundraiser dinner by the Industry Fire Department at 5 p.m., followed by music by Just...
The grand opening for Canton’s new TLC Sensory Place
CANTON (25News Now) -The community of Canton gathered for the new Trinity Lutheran Church Sensory Place on Sunday. It is for children who have autism and sensory disorders. Spinning, touching, and turning things around is how children with autism and sensory disorders can help them explore different activities with the new TLC sensory place.
REMINDER: I-74 construction begins Monday
BRIMFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding drivers of two bridge construction projects on Interstate-74 starting June 10. Peoria County and Knox County drivers will be affected. Specifically, County Highway 18 over I-74 about 8.5 miles west of Brimfield in Knox County on June 10 and Illinois 78 over I-74 about 4 miles west of Brimfield in Peoria County on June 17.
Pekin fire leaves home with extensive damage
PEKIN (25News Now) - A Pekin home was seriously damaged by a fire Monday morning. That home is on Charlotte Street near N. 2nd Street. Deputy Fire Chief Tony Rendleman said it happened while the family was asleep inside. They were able to safely escape after neighbors woke them. The...
Daylon Richardson to undergo neurophysiology study before sentencing
Daylon Richardson will have to wait to hear his sentence after being found guilty earlier this year in the death of a Knox County deputy in 2022, according to court records. Richardson appeared in Henry County Court in Cambridge for a hearing on his objection to a mandatory natural life sentence in prison on Tuesday, […]
1 dead, 2 injured in Knox County crash
KNOX COUNTY, Ill. — One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Knox County on Thursday, June 6. According to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, the driver of the vehicle, an 82-year-old woman, was killed in the crash. Two passengers, an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, were injured and transported to a local hospital.
The Weekly Post public record for 6-13-24
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. • PEORIA – A Bartonville man is to serve 70 days in the Peoria County Jail in connection with an animal-abuse case last year in Princeville. Stephen D. Kalb, 42, also was sentenced to two...
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