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All 41 winners of the 2023-24 Journal Star high school athlete of the week
These are the winners of the Journal Star high school athletes of the week presented by CEFCU as voted by the readers from this past school year. They are listed in chronological order, starting with the fall, into the winter and then spring seasons for 2023-24. Dates are when the poll was released.
Putnam picks new president & CEO
The Putnam Museum & Science Center will have a new president & CEO starting after the July 4 holiday. After a national search, the nonprofit’s Board of Trustees Friday announced the appointment of Cindy Diehl Yang as CEO, replacing Rachael Mullins, who retired this past January and served as president/CEO since 2019.
The Wildwoods | Hornbaker Gardens Music in the Meadow Concert Series
The days are getting longer, and the temperatures are rising. That means warm summer nights and concerts under the stars at this weekend’s music in the Meadow Concert Series at Hornbaker Gardens in Princeton, Illinois. Joining us via zoom to tell us more about what we can expect Is Noah Gose, Chloe Gose, and Andrew Vaggalis all members of The Wildwoods.
Police give update on investigation into wreck in Peoria that killed Dunlap HS student
Peoria police have determined that speed, alcohol and lighting were not factors in the fatal car crash that killed an 18-year-old Dunlap High School student. Police said in a news release Thursday that they are still waiting on toxicology results after a 25-year-old was involved in the crash with 18-year-old Nevaeh Mitchell. The 25-year-old, who is from Wyoming, Illinois, was released from the hospital on May 14 after sustaining injuries in the wreck on May 4. ...
Metamora Redbirds basketball says coaching change to Dehm is a smooth transition
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Metamora Redbirds became a consistent Mid-Illini and state contender under now retired head coach, Danny Grieves. The Redbirds promoted long-time assistant Justin Dehm to take over the program and the rookie coach and Redbirds’ players say the transition is going well. You can watch...
New cannabis dispensary and growing facility is on its way to Kewanee after city council approves permits for both projects
KEWANEE, Ill. (KWQC) - Kewanee City Council approved two permits last month for HVN Capital, LLC to open a cannabis dispensary shop and build a growing facility. The new shop will replace what was formerly known as the Broken Chimney restaurant on the south-end of town. About 80% of the...
Zephyrs forever!
Neponset holds three important celebrations every spring-summer: Memorial Day, Neponset High School Alumni dinner, and Picnic Days, in that order. Our Memorial Day service, conducted by American Legion Post 875 in the Neponset Village Park, was beautiful and moving. It always is. Participants were Commander Rodney Bennett, Chaplain Dick Wells, bagpiper Christopher Coomes, NGS student Rylee Blades, NGS principal Dena Hodge-Bates, and Tom Blake. Post volunteers decorated the impressive Avenue of Flags in the village cemetery and placed flags on the graves of deceased Neponset veterans, including those at the West Cemetery.
Dino Days into the Putnam June 29 and 30
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure at Putnam’s Dino Days! Get ready to roar with excitement as you meet a Paleontologist, uncover treasures at the Fossil Dig, unleash your inner artist with Face Painting, capture memories at the Photo Booth, and immerse yourself in Dinosaur Fun galore!. Your Dino...
Power out for hundreds in Metamora after crash
METAMORA (25News Now) - Ameren Illinois reports a power outage effecting almost 400 customers in Metamora after a Friday afternoon traffic accident in the area. Electricity went out about 3:05 p.m. on Friday. Ameren’s outage map indicates power will be restored to the area about 8:45 p.m. As of...
Midsommar to be celebrated in Bishop Hill
The 2024 Bishop Hill Midsommar Music Festival is a family-friendly event that will be held on Saturday, June 22. Highlights of this annual festival includes free concerts in the park, a Swedish Maypole celebration, and much more. Those attending are advised to bring lawn chairs. Celebrating Midsommar, one of the...
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