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25 Sports High School Thursday- May 16, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - Morton and El Paso-Gridley earn boys track sectional titles. Dunlap baseball and East Peoria softball claim at least a share of Mid-Illini titles. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
You Gotta Eat: BBQ ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more on the menu in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - They were a Peoria favorite years ago, and now they’re back in East Peoria serving up ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more. This week, local standup comedian Edgar Sandoval and 25News photojournalist Andrew Best visit Smokin’ Notes BBQ in East Peoria for this week’s edition of You Gotta Eat!
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...
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Peoria by diners
(Stacker) - Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
This quirky local bookstore unites love of reading and cuddly cats
Appealing to both readers and pet lovers has apparently been a sound business model for the Tazewell Animal Improvement of Life Society, also known at TAiLS. In 2019, the Pekin-based non-profit organization opened TAiLS of a Bookworm, a bookstore and gift shop where customers could see a selection of cats from local animal shelters available for adoption. TAiLS vice president and TAiLS of a Bookworm store manager Chad Kautz estimated the store has raised between $70,000 and $90,000 for animals shelters in the greater Peoria area.
Longtime Peoria pub and restaurant is expanding its brunch menu with new items, drinks
As the Peoria Riverfront Market prepares to open for the season, Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery has rolled out an expanded Saturday brunch menu. Owner Sean Sullivan said the bustling downtown market inspired the restaurant to introduce brunch last year. "We have a lot of (market visitors) that utilize our...
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...
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...
Limestone's Howard-Dunigan sprints her way to 25 Sports Athlete of the Week
PEORIA (25News Now) - Limestone’s Ranaisha Howard-Dunigan posted the state’s fastest time in both the 100 and 200 meter dash in Sectionals. She hopes to run faster at this week’s IHSA State Finals. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our...
EPA violation in South Pekin water requires $11 million system overhaul
SOUTH PEKIN (25News Now) - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency found the Village of South Pekin violating manganese limits in its water system about one year ago, but what happens next could be in the hands of voters. Trustee Remington Hawkins said the manganese level has remained the same for...
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...
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.
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...
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