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Victim of deadly shooting has been identified as Peoria teenager
An 18-year-old shot and killed Tuesday night has been identified as a Peoria teen. The victim, MikeQuese T. Taylor, was transported to OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center unconscious, not breathing, and with no heartbeat, according to Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at 7:41 pm. ...
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.
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...
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.
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...
'It's a fun job': Popular Peoria Heights ice cream business expanding under new ownership
Matt Algas had thought of a good way to spend his time after retiring from his job as a drywall finisher: owning his own ice cream shop. He just didn't think the opportunity was going to come so quickly. "We had heard that (Emack & Bolio's) was for sale," Algas...
Peoria man killed, two others seriously injured in accident with semi
A Peoria man was killed late Sunday in an accident with a semi-truck along Interstate 80 near the Illinois-Iowa border. The Scott County Sheriff's Office said that Eric Fraelle, 52, was killed when his 2024 Chevrolet Trax was rear-ended by a semi-truck, forcing the vehicle into a ditch while the two were driving eastbound along I-80 at mile marker 288 1/2. The incident occurred around 9:41 p.m. Fraelle was found dead at the scene.
Isolated strong to severe storms possible tonight
PEORIA (25News Now) - Another line of thunderstorms moves in from the west this evening bringing the chance for another night of storms. While the likelihood of severe storms is low there is still a chance of isolated severe thunderstorms for our region. The primary threats include damaging winds exceeding 60mph, large hail and the possibility of isolated tornadoes. Additionally, locally heavy rainfall may pose a risk of flash flooding, especially in urban or poorly drained areas. Make sure you stay weather aware tonight and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Meanwhile, above-normal temperatures are expected to persist throughout the remainder of the week, accompanied by rain chances set to return midweek.
It’s peak severe weather season, but tornadoes can happen anytime in Illinois
PEORIA (25News Now) - An exceptionally warm winter and early spring has provided the fuel for numerous severe weather outbreaks. In Illinois, they’re not just a phenomenon. They’re an annual occurrence and we’re now in “peak severe weather season”. It’s been a busy severe weather...
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.
Pekin Starbucks baristas decide to unionize
PEKIN (25News Now) - Starbucks baristas in Pekin have voted to unionize. The Pekin Starbucks becomes the 24th location in Illinois to join the National Starbucks Labor Movement, according to a news release. The unionization vote was 14-2 as employees at the store at Court and Veterans became members of...
When does McClugage Bridge open? The latest on the massive IDOT project
Officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation seem optimistic that the new eastbound span of the McClugage Bridge between East Peoria and Peoria will open to traffic this fall. According to IDOT construction field engineer Nick Volt, all substructure work on the bridge has been completed and 95% of the...
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