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Rep. Gordon Booth’s bill scrapping license plate fees for car theft victims heads to Governor’s desk
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — If your car or license plate are stolen in Illinois, you’re financially responsible for the replacement fees. But that may soon change as Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) applauded the Illinois House and General Assembly passing Senate Bill 3471, which would waive fees for replacing a license plate or registration sticker.
Several cats, one person displaced after Peoria fire
PEORIA (25News Now) - A fire dealing $30,000 worth of damage to a Peoria home has temporarily displaced one person and their cats. Peoria firefighters were called to the home at 2730 W. Nevada during an unspecified time for a structure fire. When they arrived, heavy smoke was pouring out of the single-story building.
Multiple construction projects underway in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Multiple road construction projects are currently underway all over Peoria. On Tuesday, construction started to remove and replace the bridge on Airport Road and Interstate 474. Currently, Peoria Public Works has three major projects underway. The Glen reconstruction project, the complete pavement, storm sewers, and...
Take a dip in these 15 public swimming pools around the Peoria area
With Memorial Day already marking the official start of summer, get ready to cool off at area swimming pools to fight those hot days to come:. What to know: Open year-round and operates Monday-Saturday. Facilities include a two-story water slide, lazy river, zero depth pool and splash equipment. Hours: Non-members...
Screening of 'D-Day The Greatest Victory' coming to Peoria
Screening of 'D-Day The Greatest Victory' coming to Peoria.
Fallen GIs honored across central Illinois for Memorial Day
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WMBD) — Across central Illinois, people commemorated Memorial Day with parades and ceremonies to both honor and celebrate the lives of those who gave their lives in service of their country. McLean County. Residents started their day with the McLean County Memorial Day Parade. Hundreds of community...
Fairview Aquatic Center will be renamed to honor former Normal mayor
Fairview Aquatic Center will change its name to honor a Normal mayor who was passionate about aquatics. Renovating Fairview Pool in 1998 was a point of pride for Kent Karraker, who served as Normal's mayor from 1993-2003. Karraker and his family spent a lot of time at the facility that will now bear his name.
Fallen veterans honored at Memorial Day observance in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - People gathered in Peoria on Memorial Day to honor those who lost their lives protecting our country. More than 200 people attended the event which featured music from the Peoria Municipal Band. “The people of Peoria, and our region, and our country can honor those who...
$800K going to Connect Transit for equipment upgrades
NORMAL (25News Now) - Connect Transit, Bloomington-Normal’s public transportation system, just received some federal funding. The company received $800,000 from the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) Program. That money is expected to help update some of the company’s equipment. Upgrades include onboard communication systems, camera systems, and other technology...
Memorial Day race raises thousands of dollars to repair veterans’ homes
PEORIA (25News Now) - More than 200 people raced through Lower Glen Oak Park and Springdale Cemetery on Memorial Day to raise money for a good cause. It was the seventh annual Memorial Day Salute 5K race, and race director Debbie Gaught said this year’s turnout was the largest.
Local non-profit raising money for veterans by working out
Local non-profit raising money for veterans by working out.
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