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What is home rule? Why one Peoria-area city won't yet vote on the controversial status
Pekin won't yet be asking its residents if the city should remain a home rule municipality. A resolution to put a referendum on the November general election ballot failed by one vote during a recent Pekin City Council meeting. The resolution was defeated 4-3, with Pekin Mayor Mary Burress casting...
Softball Game Preview: Canton Will Face Van Alstyne
The Canton Eagles are on the road again on Saturday to play the Van Alstyne Panthers. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Canton: 2.8, Van Alstyne: 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. Canton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They...
East Peoria hosts memorial for fallen police officer
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — It was a solemn atmosphere at Levee Park in East Peoria on Wednesday as the public gathered to honor fallen East Peoria police officer, Henry Kounse. Kounse is the only police officer killed in the line of duty in the department’s history. He was...
Dream 18: Elmwood Hole 16 (Par 4)
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Dakota News Now has a new series featuring the top golf holes in eastern and central South Dakota every Thursday night throughout the summer. Sports Director Mark O. has been traveling the state to create the Dream 18, with the first spot located right in Sioux Falls.
East Peoria residents give input on city’s future vision
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Will you share your vision?. That’s the question East Peoria city leaders and planners are asking the local community as they engage residents to see how a new comprehensive plan can be formed. An open house at the city’s Civic Plaza Atrium on...
Limestone's Howard-Dunigan sprints her way to 25 Sports Athlete of the Week
PEORIA (25News Now) - Limestone’s Ranaisha Howard-Dunigan posted the state’s fastest time in both the 100 and 200 meter dash in Sectionals. She hopes to run faster at this week’s IHSA State Finals. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our...
Armed girl causes local high school students to hold in place Wednesday
BARTONVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) — An armed girl caused Limestone High School students to hold in place on Wednesday. According to the Bartonville Police Department, at 2:24 p.m. officers were informed about a girl who allegedly had a gun on her lap while going through the drive-thru of a business near Garfield and Chalmers Avenues.
Bartonville, Elmwood police respond to shooting threat against Elmwood High School
BARTONVILLE (25News Now) - Bartonville Police responded earlier Friday to the Special Education Association of Peoria County after a student reportedly threatened to shoot up another school. Police say a student advised a social worker that he was upset about a previous altercation and wanted to shoot students at Elmwood...
UPDATE: Missing woman found, police say
UPDATE 10:26 A.M. - Williams has been found, according to the LEAP alert from East Peoria Police. EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - East Peoria Police need the public’s help in searching for a missing and endangered woman. Julie Williams, 44, is described as a white woman who is 5...
PCSO reports seeing murder suspect toss rifle from window before arrest
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria County Sheriff’s Office said it saw a murder suspect toss an AR-15 rifle from a home window shortly before his arrest. Messiah Carpenter, 20, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of college athlete and reportedly new father Mikequese Taylor on April 30.
This quirky local bookstore unites love of reading and cuddly cats
Appealing to both readers and pet lovers has apparently been a sound business model for the Tazewell Animal Improvement of Life Society, also known at TAiLS. In 2019, the Pekin-based non-profit organization opened TAiLS of a Bookworm, a bookstore and gift shop where customers could see a selection of cats from local animal shelters available for adoption. TAiLS vice president and TAiLS of a Bookworm store manager Chad Kautz estimated the store has raised between $70,000 and $90,000 for animals shelters in the greater Peoria area.
Baseball Recap: Canton takes down Brimfield in a playoff battle
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Canton had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They beat the Brimfield Indians by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-0. Canton's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last four contests.
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