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My Mother’s Community Garden expands food access on Peoria’s Southside
PEORIA (25News Now) - A community garden on Peoria’s Southside is helping families gain access to fresh produce while providing educational opportunities and resources to the neighborhood. What started as a family tradition has grown into a community resource known as My Mother’s Community Garden, which has now partnered...
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Ex-U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood among Peoria air travelers stuck by nationwide ground stop
(25News Now) - Officials at Peoria International Airport and Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington-Normal are urging travelers to check directly with their airlines for flight information after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide. The FAA said the ground stop was issued “out of an abundance of caution”...
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Toys R Us Reopens At A Peoria Mall After Closing In 2018, And The Mall Manager Says Everybody Missed It
For a lot of folks in Peoria, Illinois, the sign alone is enough to bring back a flood of memories. Toys R Us is open again at Northwoods Mall, and it opened its doors on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The store sits on the mall’s lower level, as the opening day report describes, and it […]
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25 Sports High School Wednesday- College scholarship signing day
PEORIA (25News Now) -Central Illinois prep stars announce their college sports choices. Get 25NewsStreaming on your smart TV — it’s free and easy. Watch live newscasts, recent newscasts, top news stories, updated forecasts, local sports highlights, and exclusive content. Search “WEEK 25 News” to install.
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Peoria dispensary anticipates increased business as Illinois hemp-derived THC restrictions take effect
PEORIA (25News Now) -New restrictions on hemp-derived THC products took effect Thursday in Illinois. However, state officials agreed to pause enforcement through Nov. 19 for certain businesses covered by a federal lawsuit. According to a bulletin released by the state in Oct., Consumable or topical products with more than 0.4...
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College signings for Nov. 12, 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — High school seniors signed with college sports programs at two big signing ceremonies on Thursday. Ten student-athletes were honored at a signing ceremony at Dunlap High School. Three were a part of Dunlap’s conference and regional championship baseball team which won 30 games last spring. Brett Alkire (California State-Bakersfield), Carter Lippens […]
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Instant Reaction: Athens Talks State Semifinal Win Over Illini Bluffs
The Athens Warriors are bound for the 1A volleyball championship match after a three set victory over Illini Bluffs at CEFCU Arena on Friday morning. We spoke to Maddie Womble, Lydia Hart, Arabelle Cunningham and Head Coach Britani Morrison after their semifinal win. The Warriors play for a State title Saturday at 10:30 am. Our Athens volleyball coverage at State is brought to you by Goodenow Insurance for Athens, serving all your Medicare insurance needs and more.
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Pet of the Week: Meet Shelby
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Shelby is certainly on the larger side but that doesn’t stop her from making friends everywhere she goes. She does need to lose some weight in order to stay healthy. She’s roughly five years old so she’s been spayed. She’ll need to go to a home that’s dedicated to helping her […]
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OSF hospitals recognized for rapid heart attack treatment
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Three OSF HealthCare hospitals have earned national recognition for excellence in heart care. Dr. Darrel Gumm, vice president of OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute, was a guest on WMBD This Morning to explain more about the services and the award. “The award is a ‘platinum’ recognition,”...
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Peoria nurse awarded for work with Greater Peoria Honor Flight
The American Ambulance Association [AAA] has awarded a Peoria nurse the 2026 Star of Life, a national award honoring the winner's work with the Greater Peoria Honor Flight [GPHF]. The Stars of Life program celebrates Emergency Medical Services members across the country who go above and beyond for their patients,...