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Youths arrested for stolen gun, BB gun in Peoria’s North Valley
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Two boys were arrested in Peoria’s North Valley after police made contact with a group of youths. The teens were in the 2200 block of Northeast Perry Avenue which is north of Downtown Peoria at about 7:25 p.m. when they encountered police. Officers found...
You Gotta Eat: Mediterranean cuisine on Farmington Road
PEORIA (25News Now) - For almost a decade, Jerusalem Restaurant on Farmington Road has brought fresh Mediterranean cuisine to Peoria. “My job is food,” said owner Abdalraziq Foqahaa. Working at a liquor store didn’t go so well. Having worked in restaurants back home, he opened Jerusalem Restaurant in 2015. First just carryout, then he expanded with a small dining room.
Crash on the Murray Baker Bridge slowed down traffic on I-74
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A crash on the Murray Baker Bridge slowed down traffic for many drivers on Interstate 74 on Thursday. According to the Illinois State Police, troopers responded to a crash in the eastbound lane at approximately 11:42 a.m. At least one person was transported to the...
Bartonville man sentenced to probation, 70 days in county jail for animal cruelty
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Bartonville man was sentenced to probation and to serve 70 days in the Peoria County Jail for his part in the horrific maltreatment of animals at a Princeville home last year. Peoria County Circuit Judge Paul Gilfillan said prison wasn’t appropriate for Stephen Kalb,...
The East Bluff Community Center is discussing mental health after the recent uptick in crime this summer
PEORIA (25News Now) - Stop Trippin’ and Start Living’, was a mental health event held at the East Bluff Community Center on Saturday morning, meant to promote children’s emotional wellbeing and healthy lifestyles. This event was also held in response to the recent uptick in violent crimes.
New restaurant expects to open in July, and Peoria KFC locations close
While it may be difficult to digest, we are nearly halfway through 2024. A variety of new food businesses in the Peoria area are serving up juices, gyros, tacos and more. Other restaurants – both new and old – have closed their doors. For today, we will dig...
Metamora softball all-stater 'going to do everything' in return from devastating knee injury
Kaidance Till woke up to bad news on Friday morning. The Metamora softball star learned she completely tore a ligament and the meniscus in her left knee last week in the Class 3A sectional semifinal win over Washington. ...
Ribeyes, lamb chops, lobster tacos: New restaurant to add 'culinary destination' to Peoria
Cow-inspired spots once speckled the walls at The Spotted Cow, and themed photos, signs and figurines were abundant. The cow-themed décor has since been removed from the longtime Peoria establishment, as a new restaurant named Reservations works to open in the space at 718 W. Glen Ave. ...
Celebration of life set for late, great Manual three-sport star athlete
PEORIA — The celebration of life for Manual High School sports icon Courtland Tubbs is scheduled for Saturday morning in Peoria. The renowned Rams athlete died at age 48 at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center on May 30. Services will commence at 9:40 a.m., with visitation opening at...
A drunk driver crashed into a Peoria woman's house. Then she got the bill
On the evening of Aug. 13, 2022, a red Ford F-150 careened across a yard and crashed into a home after hitting another vehicle and veering off the roadway in the 400 block of East Republic Street in Peoria. Police reports show the driver called the vehicle in as stolen...
WCHS takes first place in IHSA State Sweepstakes
The 90 Washington Community High School choir students and the 230 band students, finished in first place in the Illinois High School Association’s State Sweepstakes with the highest points total in the history of the competition. The Panther music program has been named “State Champions” six times, runner-up twice...
Attorney hired for Georgia man accused in deadly shooting of Peoria teen
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — With an attorney finally on board his defense team, a 20-year-old Georgia man will appear back in court in late August for a review hearing. The case of Tomiyale Anderson has largely been at a standstill as he went through the steps to hire Jennifer Patton as his attorney. On Tuesday, Patton told a McLean County judge she was now part of Team Anderson and needed time to review the lengthy court file.
‘Along the Garden Path’ garden walk to be held June 8
The Town & Country Garden Club and the Washington Historical Society are proud to co-sponsor a garden walk on Saturday, June 8. Five private gardens will be open for visitors. Tickets will be $17 through June 7 at Kimpling’s (Nena’s), Step Back in Time, and Le Fleur as well as through PayPal via washingtonilhs.com. Tickets through PayPal may be picked up on June 8 at the Washington Historical Society (128 Washington Square) from 12:30-2 p.m. Tickets purchased on June 8 will be $20 and will be available only at the Washington Historical Society from 12:30-2 p.m.
Peoria’s American Legion Post #2 remembers and honors those who fought on D-Day
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — For members of American Legion Post #2, Thursday’s ceremony on Peoria’s Riverfront was more than just laying a wreath for those who died during the Normandy Landings. It was also about letting the community know that people from the Peoria area were there...
A stretch of sunny and dry weather ahead
PEORIA (25News Now) - Our forecast will remain quiet and dry over the next several days as high pressure builds across the the Midwest and Great Plains. If you enjoyed the weather Wednesday afternoon, you can expect much of the same for the remainder of the work week and through much of the weekend. We will see several days with sunny to mostly sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures. Highs will trend in the upper 70′s to lower 80′s the next few days. Both our Thursday and Friday will be great days to enjoy some time outside or even the pool! A system may bring the chance for a stray shower or storm Saturday, otherwise we will remain dry before temperatures warm up to around 90 degrees late in the week! Make sure to tune in this morning for the full 10 Day First Alert Forecast!
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