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Prep sports recap for Nov. 9, 2026: volleyball supersectionals
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD/WYZZ) — Two area high schools are headed to the state volleyball tournament this weekend. Illinis Bluffs (class 1A) and Tri-Valley (2A) were impressive winners in supersectionals Monday and punched their ticket to the state finals at CEFCU Arena in Normal this weekend. Washington and Normal West were both eliminated from the class […]
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OSF Saint Francis becomes first Illinois hospital to receive national emergency surgery verification
A program designed to improve emergency general surgery across the U.S. has recognized Peoria’s OSF Saint Francis Medical Center for providing quality care and safety with non-traumatic operations. Saint Francis is the first hospital in Illinois, and 18th in the nation, to earn verification from the American College of...
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Area home contractor gifts new roof to Peoria veteran
A Peoria veteran is thankful for a surprise new roof gifted to him by a Creve Coeur home improvement contractor Tuesday morning. Perfect Choice Home Solutions partnered with IKO Roofing Contractors, Richards Building Supply and Daker Seamless Gutters for the repair. The roof replacement was the first time Perfect Choice had done renovation work for a veteran since it replaced windows for a veteran a few years ago.
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Morton Football advances to Quarterfinals with win over Triad
Morton, IL – The Morton High School football team moves on to the IHSA Class 5A quarterfinals with a 56-15 victory over Triad at Carper Field on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Both teams entered the second round of the playoffs with identical 9-1 records, but Morton quickly established control of the game. On the opening kickoff, Keenan Smith received the ball at the goal line and returned it for a touchdown. Brody Watson added the two-point conversion, giving Morton an 8-0 lead just 14 seconds into the game.
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Sips & Seasonal Eats Around Greater Peoria
'Tis the season for twinkling lights, over-the-top decorations and a little holiday cheer!. Across Greater Peoria, local bars and restaurants are getting into the Christmas spirit with festive pop-ups, themed cocktails and merry experiences that make going out a little more magical. Kelleher's is turning up the holiday magic with...
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Four area schools play in volleyball super-sectionals Monday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Four area teams play for trips to the state volleyball finals on Monday. Washington, Normal West, Tri-Valley and Illini Bluffs play in supersectionals. Wins will send them to the state tournament at CEFCU Arena in Normal this weekend. Washington, which is in the class 3A Elite 8 for a second straight […]
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Peoria Area Food Bank prepares holiday meals as need for assistance grows
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Peoria Area Food Bank, is preparing to distribute Thanksgiving staples to families across the community as demand for food assistance continues to increase. The bank is on the southside located at 721 W McBean St. near PCCO building. Which serves as a resource for other food...
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Hersey wins the IHSA 3A girls state cross country title
The IHSA 3A state girls cross-country meet has arrived downstate in Peoria on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Two Naperville Central runners, Maddie Calvey and Kaitlin Orf, are here to compete along with the Huskies of Naperville North. It’s the final cross-country meet for North head coach Dan Iverson as he will be retiring at the end of the school year after qualifying his team for state in 34 consecutive seasons, and the rest of the Huskies are here to support their legendary coach. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.