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Garage fire deemed accidental
PEORIA (25News Now) - A fire inside of a one-story detached garage was deemed accidental. According to the Peoria Fire Department, firefighters were called to the scene on John Gwynn Avenue around 6:42 p.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the detached garage, which...
Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for May 12, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of April 29, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 2524 W. Vista View Court, Peoria: Gregory A. Hancock to Jianna Guariglia and Tucker Osborne, $80,000. ...
Metamora kicks off car show season with Hamburgers and Hot Rods
METAMORA, Ill. (WMBD) — Hundreds packed Metamora Square for the first Hamburgers and Hot Rods car show of the season. Car enthusiasts showed off their classic cars, sports cars, and even some motorcycles. Event organizer Kelsy Randle said grilling burgers and looking at cars is the perfect way to...
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.
Urgent need for Blood Donation for trauma patients
Peoria, Ill (WMBD) — Blood donations are crucial to replenishing supplies in hospitals and ensuring that there is enough blood available for transfusions. According to Dr. Faran Bokhari, Chief of Trauma, “The only way these days that we are able to get blood is from people. We can’t make it artificially.” The impact of life-saving blood donations cannot be overstated.
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 –...
Community health advocates gather to focus on ‘public health crisis’ of childhood trauma
Advocates, experts, medical professionals, and service providers are collaborating on the best ways to prevent and respond to childhood trauma. The Center for Prevention of Abuse (CFPA) hosted its “Light 2024” educational conference last week at the Par-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria. The two-day event featured lectures, exhibitions, and breakout sessions on topics such as child development, abuse and exploitation, and therapeutic intervention.
Gas prices drop after Mother’s Day in the Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The average gas price in the Peoria area dropped about 6 cents a gallon since last week. According to a GasBuddy survey of 148 gas stations in the Peoria area, the average price of gas is about $3.71 a gallon. This is about 12 cents a gallon lower than a month ago and about four cents a gallon higher than a year ago.
State Licensure Delays in Illinois Cause financial hardships and career uncertainty
Peoria, ILL(WMBD). There has been an outcry from affected individuals expressing their concerns about the impact these delays have had on their career prospects. The backlog in state licensure processing has left many professionals unable to secure employment because they lack the necessary credentials. Experts attribute the delays to the increasing number of applicants and inefficiencies within the licensing agencies.
Build Peoria's latest project is now open to the public
Build Peoria's latest project is now open to the public.
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...
Fentanyl quantities spiked to ‘astronomical numbers’ in fatal drug overdoses
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria and Tazewell counties saw higher amounts of fentanyl in deadly overdoses last year, area coroners said. In 2022, 40 people died from a drug overdose in Peoria County, and 30% of the deaths involved fentanyl. In 2023, 60 people overdosed and died, and 60% of...
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