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Prison closures to impact about 500 Central Illinois jobs
(The Center Square) – With a plan to demolish the Logan County Correctional Center and the Stateville prison, a lawmaker is raising concerns about the economic losses multiple Illinois counties will see. State Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, said the conversations with Illinois Department of Corrections and the governor’s office have all indicated the Logan County Correctional Center in Lincoln will be rebuilt on the campus of Stateville, which is in Joliet. ...
Illinois high school students sign offer letters from Caterpillar
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Ten Illinois high school students signed a contract with Caterpillar to be full-time employees or part of their college internship program Tuesday. Students from Manuel, East Peoria and Morton high schools signed offer letters to kick-start their Caterpillar careers. Each student has completed the “Essentials...
Vehicle in Illinois River remains under investigation
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Fon du Lac Park District Police Interim Chief Dale Orr said the vehicle found in the Illinois River on Wednesday remains under investigation. According to Orr, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is leading the investigation and is working to identify the vehicle’s owner.
Washington alderman to run for mayor
WASHINGTON (25News Now) - A Washington alderman plans to announce on Friday that he’s running for mayor, while the current mayor said he’s undecided whether he wants another term. Mike Brownfield has served 11 years as Ward 1 alderman and is director of facilities services and safety at...
Man hospitalized after driving into lake off Interstate 74
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — A 20-year-old man’s condition is currently unknown after he drove off Interstate 74 and into a lake at mile marker 111 near Goodfield on Monday. According to the Woodford County Sheriff Matthew Smith, deputies determined that the man was driving eastbound on Interstate...
Washington Police bestowed new evidence center
WASHINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — In the policing world, if one box of evidence gets compromised, the security of all evidence in that room comes into question. Luckily, that wasn’t the case when a fire in March at the Washington Public Works building due to faulty wiring in a streetsweeper. Some boxes received smoke damage, but the evidence inside came out unscathed due to a firewall separating the evidence room from the rest of the building.
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.
Tazewell County Health Department promises better service, easier access with new Pekin facility
PEKIN (25News Now) - The Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD) aims to enhance healthcare accessibility for residents with the opening of a new facility in Pekin later this year. While maintaining services at its current location in Tremont, the new building in the 1800 block of Broadway Street offers a range of vital healthcare services.
Home caregivers recognized for their service
PEORIA (25News Now) - April 30 is officially a day of appreciation for those who provide in-home services to families looking for support. After the Illinois County Board made the official declaration, the Children’s Home Association of Illinois held a breakfast to appreciate everything home visitors do for the community. A home visitor is essentially in the social work field, and their job is to visit families at home to offer parents resources to make sure their children’s needs are met.
Tremont looking for new boys basketball coach
Tremont is looking for a new head boys basketball coach. Troy Schmidt announced on social media Tuesday night he's stepping down as the Turks coach, taking on the roles as the school's athletics director and dean of students for the 2024-25 school year. These moves are pending approval at the May 9 school board meeting. ...
Extra Effort: East Peoria’s Landen Hidden using EMT skills after a fan was hurt at game
EAST PEORIA, ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Landen hidden remembers when he was a timid freshman playing varsity baseball. Now the East Peoria senior is coming to grips with the idea his high school days are almost over. “It’s starting to get to me a little bit with graduation coming up,”...
The Putt Club in East Peoria is expected to open in June
The Putt Club in East Peoria is expected to open in June.
Pritzker Administration Proposes Transferring Logan Inmates to Stateville
NOTE: This story was originally posted for subscribers only. To receive subscriber-only newsletters and content, click here. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proposing closure of the Logan Correctional Center near Lincoln and moving it to a rebuilt Stateville Correctional Center near Joliet. The Logan facility currently holds female prisoners.
'Pain, grief, with a sense of joy and unity': Lincoln Christian University says goodbye
Brian Messner plunks down on his desk a manila envelope full of notes from his former students telling him what a difference he made in their lives. A 29-year teaching veteran in Lincoln Christian University's history department, Messner admitted his favorite came from a student working at a state agency. She thanked him for making her write shorter papers.
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