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East Peoria hosts memorial for fallen police officer
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — It was a solemn atmosphere at Levee Park in East Peoria on Wednesday as the public gathered to honor fallen East Peoria police officer, Henry Kounse. Kounse is the only police officer killed in the line of duty in the department’s history. He was...
25 Sports High School Wednesday- May 15, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - Metamora wins a 1-0 extra inning thriller over East Peoria in Mid-Illini softball. East Peoria and Dunlap remain tied for 1st place in Mid-Illini baseball with wins tonight. Morton knocks Washington out of first place with a road win. Plus a big day for the favorites in 1A and 2A state softball and baseball.
State board of education denies Quest Charter Academy’s appeal to stay open
PEORIA (25News Now) - Quest Charter Academy’s last chance for staying open has been denied. Wednesday morning, the Illinois State Board of Education rejected Quest Charter Academy’s renewal appeal, meaning the school will be closed at the end of the school year. The decision comes after the Quest...
War Memorial lane closures for Peoria graduations
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Drivers should expect lane closures on War Memorial Drive this Saturday for upcoming graduation ceremonies. According to a Peoria Public Works news release, the lane closure will affect the Right lane of westbound East War Memorial Drive close to Peoria Stadium from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Traffic will only be able to turn in and out from the westbound left lane.
At Ride of Silence, Peoria widow remembers her husband’s fatal bike crash
PEORIA (25News Now) - Dozens of bicyclists took to the streets Wednesday evening for a Ride of Silence to remind drivers they must share the road with wheels smaller than theirs. The Ride of Silence is an internationally recognized ride that takes place on the third Wednesday of May in...
Scattered showers and storms return, keeping an eye on next week too
PEORIA (25News Now) - After a welcomed dry day today, we’ll see chances for scattered showers and storms return to our forecast tomorrow. Rain may begin as early as the middle to late morning and will continue through the late afternoon and early evening. It won’t rain for the whole day and we will still see a fair amount of dry time tomorrow. A few additional showers and storms may be possible Friday afternoon and evening, but those will be isolated in nature. Rainfall totals could reach upward of a couple tenths of an inch, so we are not expecting as much rain as earlier this week.
UPDATE: 1 person taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash west of the Pinecrest overpass in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 74. Illinois State Police say at least one person was taken to the hospital. Traffic appears to be flowing as of around 2:20 p.m. The crash happened...
Saying goodbye: Services set for slain former Peoria High School basketball player
PEORIA — Mike'Quese Taylor will be laid to rest with a celebration of life service on May 25. The former Peoria High School basketball star was shot to death on April 30 while home from Kansas City Kansas Community College team to visit his newborn son. Visitation will begin...
Hanna City man receives probation for leaving scene of a deadly traffic collision
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Hanna City man was sentenced to 30 months probation and six months in the county jail for leaving the scene of a deadly traffic crash on New Year’s Day 2022. Daniel Dotzert, 49, pleaded guilty in Peoria County Circuit Court to one count...
Regulator Roasting Company expands to a coffee shop
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Regulator Roasting Company in East Peoria celebrated four years in business on Wednesday. Heading into year four, owner David Grimm has embarked upon a new adventure with the expansion of a coffee shop at the business located at 400 E. Washington Street. The new...
Farmer City man pleads in Peoria’s federal court to defrauding boat owners and banks
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Farmer City man pleaded guilty this week to scheming to defraud local boat owners and banks that financed his business, according to federal court records. Jeffrey Gibbs, 58 pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, to wire fraud, mail fraud and aggravated identity theft...
A brief break from the rain for the midweek
PEORIA (25News Now) - We will enjoy a brief break from the rain for the work week as dry conditions return for the midweek. Our Wednesday will end up as the nicest day of the week with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid 70′s by the afternoon. If you want to spend some time outside or do some yard work, today is the best day to do so. Dry weather will continue into Thursday morning before rain and thunder return for Thursday afternoon. Additional showers will be possible at times Friday, mainly during the afternoon. Dry and warm weather is on tap for the weekend with highs in the 80′s! Make sure to tune in this morning for the full 10 Day First Alert Forecast!
AT&T cell phone outage affecting calls in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - An AT&T cell phone outage in Central Illinois is affecting customers in certain counties in the Heart of Illinois. The Marshall County Sheriff says people in Bureau, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Peoria and Putnam are affected. Customers may have issues calling 9-1-1. You can watch 25News - any...
Dr. Brian Curtis talks about lower back pain
PEORIA, Ill. (WYZZ) — Dr. Brian Curtis, with OSF Healthcare, joined us on Wednesday to discuss lower back pain. According to Curtis, there are more than three million cases of lower back pain a year, which adds up to about 10% of all primary care cases a year. He...
Looking for summer fun? Check out these 16 outdoor festivals in the Peoria area
The summer festival season is about to begin. Mark your calendar for the following events, which range from art and music festivals to culture, food and more. Summer Camp will present the Solshine Reverie music festival May 24-26 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe. The weekend event will include a variety of performances across multiple stages, expansive campgrounds, late-night shows, live art and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.solshinereverie.com.
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