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Over 300 dogs and handlers were registered for this National Specialty Show
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) -The German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America (GSPCA) celebrated the breed in this National Specialty Show May 13-18 at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. At least 300 dogs were registered for this event, where their handlers and themselves were ranked. The Chairman for National Show...
Softball Recap: East Peoria wins going away against Streator
East Peoria can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent contest on Saturday. They blew past the Streator Bulldogs 7-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as East Peoria also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2019.
It was a great day to go shopping at the Peoria Riverfront Market
PEORIA (25News Now) - From 8 a.m. to noon, hundreds of people made their way to the Riverfront to check out these vendors, eat local food, and have a good time in the sun for its opening day. Over 115 vendors were scheduled to sell goods such as food, produce,...
State records, gold medals and Olympic dreams: How Peoria-area athletes fared at the IHSA girls state track meet
CHARLESTON — Winning a state championship wasn’t quite enough for Mya Strahm. The Elmwood/Brimfield pole vaulter secured her second consecutive Class 1A pole vault state title in record-setting fashion at the Illinois High School Association girls track and field state meet on Saturday. Strahm passed until the bar...
DeWitt County man pleads guilty to multi-million dollar fraud scheme related to East Peoria business
PEORIA (25News Now) - A Farmer City man pleaded guilty to six felony charges related to a scheme to defaulted boat owners and banks that financed his business. Jeffrey D. Gibbs, 58, and co-defendant Kara M. Wilkey, 49, of Maroa, were both indicted in December 2020, with multiple counts of wire fraud, bank fraud, mail fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to a Department of Justice release.
East Peoria Boat Club looking to add more members
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — East Peoria Boat Club is looking to grow its members into the double digits. The club held an open house Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. showing off all the perks of joining. Currently, the club has around 80 members. They’re hoping to...
25 Sports High School Thursday- May 16, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - Morton and El Paso-Gridley earn boys track sectional titles. Dunlap baseball and East Peoria softball claim at least a share of Mid-Illini titles. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
Fulton County man wins $1M on scratch-off ticket
FULTON COUNTY (25News Now) - A Fulton County man won the top prize off a scratch-off lottery ticket. The Illinois Lottery says Kevin Weaver, of Fairview, won $1 million after purchasing the ticket at the County market in Farmington. “I scratched the ticket in my truck in the parking lot...
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!
Elmwood/Brimfield pole vaulter sets IHSA record on way to state championship
CHARLESTON — Elmwood/Brimfield junior Mya Strahm had a record-setting day at the Illinois High School Association girls track and field state finals. Strahm cleared 14 feet, 1.25 inches (4.3 meters) to win the Class 1A state championship, setting the state mark for all classes and topping her own all-time Peoria-area record. ...
UPDATE: 1 person taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash west of the Pinecrest overpass in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 74. Illinois State Police say at least one person was taken to the hospital. Traffic appears to be flowing as of around 2:20 p.m. The crash happened...
Peoria man charged with murder in college athlete’s death
PEORIA (25News Now) - A 20-year-old Peoria man was charged on Wednesday with first-degree murder in the shooting death of college athlete and new father Mikequese Taylor. A detention hearing is scheduled Thursday in Peoria County Court for 18-year-old Messiah Carpenter. On Tuesday just after 6:15 a.m., Peoria Police say...
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