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Hopedale, IL

TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday shooting incident. According to a press release, deputies were dispatched to Hopedale hospital emergency room at 2:29 p.m. Sunday after receiving a report of a female shooting victim being dropped off and left at the hospital.

Sheriff’s office investigating Sunday shooting

Peoria, IL

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria County Sheriff’s office is asking the public for help locating a suspect related to a West Peoria shooting. According to a sheriff’s office press release, 39-year-old Brandon L Eckwood is wanted for three counts of aggravated battery with a firearm, reckless discharge of a firearm and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Peoria Sheriff identifies KG’s Bar and Grill shooting suspect

PEORIA, (WMBD) — A 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot Saturday night in Peoria. Public Information Officer Semone Roth said the teen told officers he was shot outside the One-Stop Market convenience store on W. Johnson Street and S. McArthur Highway at approximately 8:15 p.m. Saturday. He arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound.

Teen injured in Saturday night Peoria shooting

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — One man is in critical condition after suffering multiple gunshot wounds Friday evening in Peoria. Public Information Officer Semone Roth said just before 9 p.m. Friday, officers heard gunshots in the 800 block of W. Thrush Avenue and a Shot Spotter alert totaling 24 rounds in that same area.

Friday night Peoria shooting leaves man in critical condition

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — When Charles Martin transformed his porch into a community pantry to help feed his neighbors during the pandemic, he thought it would be for a short amount of time. Three years later, Porch Pantry Peoria has transformed from a pandemic passion project into a network...

Porch Pantry Peoria celebrates three years

Pekin, IL

PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — Pekin city council met this morning to discuss plans for the next fiscal year, chief among them being fixing their roads. Local businesses along the popular Court and Derby streets have felt the effects of the bumpy roads. Merle Keefer, owner of Pekin Bass & Bow along Derby Street, said that there hasn’t been much done to the roads since they’ve been in business.

Pekin plans to fix pothole-laden roads

Dunlap, IL

DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD) — The Dunlap community is coming together to support a Dunlap High School student battling terminal cancer on her 17th birthday. On Tessa Sutton‘s 17th birthday, Dunlap students and #TeamTessa community members wore purple shirts to show their love and support. Some organizations tied purple bows to their signs.

Dunlap community wears purple to celebrate birthday of teen with terminal cancer

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A returning event is aiming to help Peoria teen girls have the prom of their dreams. It Takes a Village – Peoria is helping to cut costs for families to make a magical day. Hundreds of dresses and accessories were on display Saturday afternoon;...

It Takes a Village Peoria ensuring high school girls a beautiful prom

Springfield, IL

Metamora, IL

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — A Metamora viticulturist was recognized at the Illinois Grape Grower & Vintners Alliance’s(IGGVA) annual wine industry conference that occurred from March 1-3. According to an IGGVA press release, Kurt Grohsmeyer of Old Mill Vineyard in Metamora is the Viticulturist of the Year. Grohamwyer planted...

Metamora viticulturist recognized at annual wine industry conference

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — PeoriaCorps held their graduation ceremony today for four young Peorians making an impact in the local community. The graduates are OSHA certified and will look to develop themselves further. The program provides career development opportunities for those 18 years and older. Members gain skills through...

PeoriaCorps graduates new class

East Peoria, IL

A local organization is on a mission to help find homes for cats in Central Illinois. Bear’s Bites & Boutique celebrated its latest pop up cat café in East Peoria on Sunday. Samm Hutchison, owner/founder, said a steady flow of people came in and many of whom filled...

Bear’s, Bites & Boutique celebrates its latest pop up cat café in East Peoria

Normal, IL

PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Normal West baseball took down Pekin in a 13-8 barnburner. Metamora baseball lost a heartbreaker 7-6 to Orion. They trailed 6-1 in the fourth before Kaden Hartnett hit a grand slam to make it a one-run game. A single in the 6th tied it 6-6,...

Prep Sports Recap: Mar. 20, 2023

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Fulton police rescue man from drowning

FULTON, Ill. (WMBD)– A man fell through thin ice and nearly drowned in frigid water on Thursday. According to Fulton County Sherriff’s Office Facebook page, Fulton...

Fulton police rescue man from drowning

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