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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...
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...
Fire destroys structure, garage in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Heavy smoke and flames destroyed a structure and detached garage in South Peoria. Peoria firefighters responded to the fire at West John H Gwynn Ave around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, about two blocks from West Martin Luther King Junior Drive. After deploying three hoses into...
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...
Healthcare providers call for more blood donations before ‘trauma season’
PEORIA (25News Now) -Organizations seeking blood donations are known to say that blood saves lives, and doctors are showing us what they do when they’re racing against the clock to save someone losing a lot of blood. OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center on Monday offered a look at...
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.
Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for May 12, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of April 29, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 2524 W. Vista View Court, Peoria: Gregory A. Hancock to Jianna Guariglia and Tucker Osborne, $80,000. ...
CONTEST: Carden Circus ticket giveaway
25News Midday at 11 am will be giving away 10 family fun packs of four tickets to to the Carden Circus at the Expo Gardens June 8. Monday through Friday starting the week of May 13 and continuing May 20 at the end of 25News Midday at 11 a.m, there will be a question posted. The first viewer that answers the question correctly each day May 13-24 via the 25News WEEK Facebook page will be the winner.
Midwest Food Bank sending disaster relief to Texas and Nebraska
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Midwest Food Bank in Morton is sending disaster relief to Nebraska and Texas. A tornado in Omaha, Nebraska, and severe flooding in East Texas, has left many in need of food, supplies and shelter. Midwest Food Bank partnered with The Salvation Army to get 1,000...
Gas prices drop after Mother’s Day in the Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The average gas price in the Peoria area dropped about 6 cents a gallon since last week. According to a GasBuddy survey of 148 gas stations in the Peoria area, the average price of gas is about $3.71 a gallon. This is about 12 cents a gallon lower than a month ago and about four cents a gallon higher than a year ago.
Peoria distillery earns two medals in 'prestigious' spirits competition
Two Peoria-made products were awarded medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. BLACK BAND Distillery’s Straight Wheat Whiskey earned gold, while its Peoria Bourbon secured a silver medal. “(Getting) a nod from San Fran World Spirits Competition at any level – meaning like of any medal –...
State Licensure Delays in Illinois Cause financial hardships and career uncertainty
Peoria, ILL(WMBD). There has been an outcry from affected individuals expressing their concerns about the impact these delays have had on their career prospects. The backlog in state licensure processing has left many professionals unable to secure employment because they lack the necessary credentials. Experts attribute the delays to the increasing number of applicants and inefficiencies within the licensing agencies.
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