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Central IL man takes second in Friday’s Wheel of Fortune episode
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man came in second on the Wheel of Fortune episode that aired on Friday. Anthony King said he’s watched the show for 40 years and was able to fulfill his dream of being a contestant. He said he had a great time being on the show. “It was somewhat […]
Peoria distillery earns two medals in 'prestigious' spirits competition
Two Peoria-made products were awarded medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. BLACK BAND Distillery’s Straight Wheat Whiskey earned gold, while its Peoria Bourbon secured a silver medal. “(Getting) a nod from San Fran World Spirits Competition at any level – meaning like of any medal –...
After 31 years as a Journal Star reporter and photographer, Leslie Renken says goodbye
In May of 1993 I drove up out of the desert to work at the Journal Star. Peoria was literally a breath of fresh air after working for three and a half years in Odessa, Texas. All the things that were missing in Odessa, like humidity, trees, drinkable tap water, and historic architecture, were present in Peoria. And it felt a lot like coming home, since the move meant I would be only three hours from my...
CONTEST: Carden Circus ticket giveaway
25News Midday at 11 am will be giving away 10 family fun packs of four tickets to to the Carden Circus at the Expo Gardens June 8. Monday through Friday starting the week of May 13 and continuing May 20 at the end of 25News Midday at 11 a.m, there will be a question posted. The first viewer that answers the question correctly each day May 13-24 via the 25News WEEK Facebook page will be the winner.
Music in Mackinaw announces summer concert lineup
MACKINAW CITY — The 2024 Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert Series will return on July 4 with the Straits Area Concert Band. More concerts and performances are scheduled throughout the summer, featuring everything from bluegrass to classic rock to folk to gospel. Two comedy acts are also slated to perform. ...
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