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After shaky start, Peoria man, granddaughter win $8,000 on 'Wheel of Fortune'
Appearing as contestants on the game show “Wheel of Fortune,” Tony King of Peoria and his granddaughter Grace Pepperel of Dallas did not get off to an auspicious start. “I think I’m a pretty good puzzle-solver,” said King, who regularly watches the show and plays along from his couch at home. “But on...
Traffic alert for area around Peoria Stadium for Central, Richwoods graduations
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Central and Richwoods graduations are Saturday and Peoria Police say the following intersections and roads will be impacted. No Parking: New York Avenue from War Memorial Drive to Lake Street starting Friday night through 7 p.m. Saturday. The intersection of War Memorial and Wisconsin will...
These 6 Peoria-area softball teams are headed to the 2024 IHSA Class 1A and 2A sectionals
Here are the Peoria-area Class 1A and 2A softball teams that advanced from the Illinois High School Association regional title games on Friday. Several local small-school teams are playing in regional championships on Saturday. IHSA softball: 2024 IHSA state tournament bracket, schedule, scores, pairings CLASS 1A ...
Not retiring, just relocating. Longtime radio voice leaves the Peoria airwaves
Rick Hirschmann, brand manager for the radio station 93.3 The Drive, came to Peoria area from his native New Jersey to attend Bradley University … and ended up living and working in the area for 40 years. Hirschmann initially did not intend to settle in the Peoria area. As...
Here’s why you may see some cops on the roof of your local Dunkin’ Donuts
PEORIA (25News Now) - The annual Dunkin’s Donuts Cops On a Roof fundraiser was Friday morning from 5 a.m. to noon at locations statewide. Many police officers across the city will be at various locations collecting donations toward the Special Olympics. We spoke with an officer from Peoria Police...
Opening day of the Peoria Riverfront Market brings in thousands
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Thousands of people packed Water Street in Peoria’s downtown for opening day of the Peoria Riverfront Market. The Peoria Riverfront Market has been a staple in Central Illinois for more than 20 years. More than 100 vendors signed up, offering their fresh goods, homemade...
18 recruits graduate from the fire training academy
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Friday morning, 18 firefighter recruits graduated from the Vernon A Gudat Training Academy. The graduation was put on by the Peoria Fire Department at the Gateway Building in Peoria. Each graduate spent the last 12 weeks training and getting their OSFM certifications in basic operations’ firefighter, hazardous materials operations and several emergency medical classes.
Here is a full list of youth basketball camps around Peoria in the summer of 2024
Summer basketball camp season has arrived with plenty of options for up-and-coming hoopers. Below are youth basketball camps scheduled from June through August at Peoria-area colleges and high schools. If you would like your camp included in this list, please send information to sports@pjstar.com. Peoria Notre Dame High School. Who:...
Use the Short Period of Dry Weather As You Wish
This weekend represents the only 2 day stretch.... until next Thursday/Friday in order to accomplish your outdoor chores or to simply have the option to enjoy being outside without needing an umbrella at your side. The next chance for rain arrives on Monday morning and if your location does not see a shower in the morning, a 2nd opportunity will develop during the afternoon. Tuesday could potentially be a First Alert Weather Day as an impressive late spring cold front works toward our viewing area around daybreak and takes until early Tuesday evening for the storm threat to pass. Wednesday afternoon offers up rain showers only as the back side of the system also offers up a cooler, drier northwest wind that will send temperatures back toward normal or even slightly below normal. Even the Memorial Day weekend looks prone to storms returning from Saturday afternoon through the day on Sunday.
25 Sports High School Friday- May 17, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Notre Dame, Normal U-High, Peoria Richwoods, Morton, Normal Community and Bloomington Central Catholic all earn post-season soccer wins. Dunlap, Olympia, and Normal U-High are among the softball winners. Had the wrong team and goalie in the Normal U-High game--game was versus Metamora and the save was by Mariah Quinn.
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Peoria by diners
(Stacker) - Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Peoria woman's 'entrepreneurial hamster' keeps three Grand Prairie stores running
Patrons at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie in Peoria may not be aware of the juggling act Brittany Yates pulls off daily while keeping three Grand Prairie storefronts in the air. “She’s very talented at her job, and she’s also very motivated,” said Julie Underhill, a nail technician at The NailSpace Event Spa, one of Yates’ three stores located at the North Peoria shopping center.
Peoria entertainment business is moving to Landmark Recreation Center
Speculation that Gone Social was leaving Peoria's Warehouse District for Landmark Recreation Center was confirmed Thursday in a social media post by Gone Social. Gone Social said it hopes to open in Landmark Recreation Center by July 10. Speculation was circulating on social media last week that Gone Social was moving to...
Eye Opener 5/19/2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– Wake up and take a look at some of our top stories of the last week in our Eye Opener. State licensure delays in Illinois causes financial hardships and career uncertainty. There has been an outcry from affected individuals expressing their concerns about the impact these...
Championship Saturday, Part I is here
Welcome to Championship Saturday, Part I. Spring sports across the state head to the titles for the first of the next four Saturdays. Regional softball and baseball title plaques as well as medals for girls track and field state finals will be handed out. Peoria-area bat and ball teams are...
You Gotta Eat: BBQ ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more on the menu in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - They were a Peoria favorite years ago, and now they’re back in East Peoria serving up ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more. This week, local standup comedian Edgar Sandoval and 25News photojournalist Andrew Best visit Smokin’ Notes BBQ in East Peoria for this week’s edition of You Gotta Eat!
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