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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...
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...
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.
10 Tazewell County projects honored by national organization
The Tazewell County Clerk and Recorder of Deeds Office announced Monday that the county won 10 national achievement awards from the National Association of Counties. NACO recognized Tazewell County government initiatives in six different categories, second statewide to only Cook County. Forgotten no more:Pekin woman and first slave freed by...
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...
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.
Tremont Turkey Festival wraps up its final day
TREMONT, Ill. (WMBD) — 3,000 pounds of turkey is how much came and went for the 58th annual Tremont Turkey Festival. More than 10,000 people came out to the three-day festival. This year’s theme was ” Flock the Block”. “Everybody in the community comes together for this...
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