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A brief respite from the rain
Wednesday looks like the best day of the week as we’ll see partly sunny skies and highs in the mid 70s. The dry weather will continue into Thursday morning, but rain and thunderstorms return Thursday afternoon into Friday. Right now, the weekend looks dry and warm with highs in the low to mid 80s.
'Night of pure musical magic': Acclaimed artists will play at Peoria festival
Soul, R&B and gospel songs are set to return to the Peoria riverfront this August as part of the Peoria Park District's River City Soul Fest and Gospel Fest. Established in 1999, this year marks Soul Fest's 25-year anniversary. "Immerse yourself in the smooth vibes of R&B, the timeless melodies...
Mayor Mary Burress wants to keep Pekin a home rule municipality
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — Monday night, Pekin Mayor Mary Burress issued the deciding vote to defeat a proposal to have a referendum that would end the city’s home rule status. A home rule municipality can enact rules that have a direct local impact and provides for a home rule sales tax. That sales tax is what city staff says generates $8,000,000 per year.
Students from Rolling Acres Middle School plant with Alzheimer residents
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Students of Rolling Acres Middle School in Peoria, got to spend a few hours planting with the residents of the Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center today. The students in Rolling Acres library council partnered with Grand View’s Special Care Center in February for...
Stay prepared for some wet weather beginning tomorrow.
PEORIA (25News Now) - It’s been a warm sunny day for Mother’s Day today with temperatures in the 80s across the region. However, don’t put away your umbrellas just yet, as a slow-moving area of low pressure is set to shake things up early in the week.
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...
These Peoria steakhouses once touted 'world's finest meats' and 'bottomless' wine glasses
Ask Dean is a Journal Star column focusing on all things Peoria: its history, mysteries, quirks and culture. Send your questions to dmuellerleile@pjstar.com. Question: What was the name of a steakhouse near the stockyards on Southwest Washington Street? We had a faculty party there in the 1970s. — Linda Hornton Answer: Two different steakhouses operated in the 1970s...
A wet spring slows planting progress for Illinois farmers
Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — Farmers are faced with challenges every spring when it comes to getting seed in the ground, and this spring is certainly no exception. Soil temperatures have not been a problem this year, with temperatures running above average. The issue at hand is frequent rain and...
After tragic wreck in Peoria, Dunlap teenager remembered as 'beautiful soul'
Like many people, Dunlap High School principal Katie Cazalet felt a pang of sadness when she heard that senior Nevaeh Mitchell had died in a car crash in North Peoria. "That stuff isn't supposed to happen to young people," Cazalet said. "She was a young lady who had a lot of positive things...
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.
'Dream come true': Morton guard gets walk-on slot as Bradley basketball completes roster
PEORIA — The Bradley Braves added a point guard from Morton as a preferred walk-on and filled their final two scholarships with returning players as they finished off their roster for the 2024-25 season Tuesday. Morton guard Gus Rugaard is joining the Braves as a preferred walk-on. Former walk-on...
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