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UPDATE: Man arrested after allegedly faking call of person shot
UPDATE 3:45 P.M. - Peoria Police say a man was arrested for numerous offenses after allegedly faking a call of a person shot. Spokesperson Semone Roth says Geno Carter, 32, was arrested on preliminary charges including aggravated assault on a police officer. Roth says that officers were called at around...
Local authorities say they’re ready in case of bridge disaster
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - It would be all-hands-on deck for local authorities in case any of bridges crossing the Illinois River meet the same fate as the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Fondulac Park District Police Chief Chance Barlow remembers when three ironworkers were killed making McClugage Bridge...
Peoria man charged with killing girlfriend at Lexington Hills Apartments
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed a first-degree murder charge against a local man, and in doing so revealed the many injuries inflicted on his alleged victim. Prosecutors allege Josef L. Viel, 61, killed his girlfriend by repeatedly stabbing and beating her...
East Peoria man arrested for attempted murder after domestic incident
An East Peoria man faces attempted murder charges after a domestic dispute led to gunfire Monday afternoon. East Peoria police responded to 309 Twin Oaks Ct. just before 5 p.m. Dispatchers said gunshots were fired and a woman was injured. The woman who suffered multiple non life-threatening gunshot wounds was found at the residence and taken to the hospital.
Warmer temperatures arrive with increasing rain chances
PEORIA (25News Now) - Warmer temperatures will arrive for the remainder of the work week into the weekends forecast, but rain chances will play spoiler at times. We will see increasing clouds through our Thursday as a weak disturbance approaches from the west. This disturbance may lead to a few sprinkles, but most will remain dry today with highs near 60 degrees. Temperatures will reach the mid 60′s both Friday and Saturday, but a passing system will bring the chance for showers and a few storms late Friday into early Saturday morning. Expect dry conditions during the daytime hours on both days. Rain chances will increase for late Sunday on Easter into Monday as a larger storm system passes through the Midwest. This system will bring the chance for widespread rain and even a few thunderstorms from late Sunday into early Tuesday. Make sure to tune in this morning for the full 10 Day First Alert Forecast!
Downtown Pekin buildings getting new lease on life after sitting vacant more than 30 years
Two downtown Pekin buildings are being remodeled for new occupants after sitting vacant for more than 30 years. “We need to get both buildings up to code,” said Crista Flynn of Pekin, who bought the buildings with her husband Gary last October. “They need everything.”. Renovations needed for...
16-year-old ordered held at detention center for Sunday afternoon shooting of teen
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 16-year-old will be held at the Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center pending the resolution of a case where he’s accused of shooting another person. Judge Frank Ierulli sided with prosecutors and agreed that Janard Quin should be held in custody pending the outcome...
Peoria family-owned business to be featured on American Pickers TV show
PEORIA (25News Now) - Family-owned business George O. Pasquel Company is going to be featured on the popular History Channel TV show American Pickers. The Peoria company has served the community for almost 80 years, and now the owner and president are hoping some of their family antique collection will be sold.
Peoria woman suffered 30 ‘lacerations, bruises and fractures,’ allegedly from boyfriend
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A fight between a Peoria woman and her boyfriend got “bad” and then “really, really bad,” a prosecutor told a judge during a hearing where the boyfriend was charged with the woman’s death. Assistant State’s Attorney Terry Muench said Josef...
25 Sports High School Wednesday- March 27, 2024
(25News Now) - Today was yet another busy day of high school sports. Illini Bluffs took down East Peoria in softball 11-6, but East Peoria took down Galesburg 8-4 in baseball. Also in baseball, Tremont fought off a late comeback from Peoria Notre Dame to win 4-3, and it was a battle in Normal as Normal Community beat their cross-town rival Normal U-High 4-1 in Girl’s Soccer. Also three PND athletes signed their letters of intent to play either football or men’s soccer in college.
Get Tricked Magic Show | Good Day Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WYZZ) — Get your tickets here. Kyle “Gambit” Basset spoke to our Kyreon Lee about what to expect and he said the shows are “marginally improvised.”. The Get Tricked website makes it very clear: This isn’t your parents’ magic show…. “This show...
A historic find leads to more surprises
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD)– At the Gethsemane Church in Pekin, Pastor Noyes found six bibles, original to the church, published in the 1800s. But that’s not all, a picture of a famous Pekin resident fell out. “Above the cross in the sanctuary, was a box, and I went to...
Find out if your local Family Dollar store is one of 600 locations closing
Earlier this month, Family Dollar announced a massive wave of closures set to begin in the first half of this year. As part of parent company Dollar Tree’s quarterly earnings report, 600 stores will close by mid-2024, and another 370 stores will shut down over the next few years as their lease expires.
Suspect indicted for allegedly pointing gun at Peoria cop
PEORIA (25News Now) - A grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Peoria man for allegedly pointing a gun at a Peoria police officer earlier this month. Peoria County Judge Mark Gilles’ decision to release Brian Childers from jail on the aggravated assault charge sparked outrage from Police Chief Eric Echevarria, who held a news conference to express his anger.
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