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'Ghost kitchen' to open in Peoria's North Valley
A new, commissary-style community kitchen will soon be opening in one of Peoria’s disadvantaged neighborhoods. Its presence stems from enactment of Illinois’ Cottage Food Operation Law of 2022 that allows certain foods to be made in home kitchens and sold directly to consumers with limited regulation, and the popularity of commissary or “ghost” kitchens that allow budding food entrepreneurs looking to rent valuable kitchen space to launch or advance their products.
Peoria man pleads guilty to Woodford County home repair fraud charges
EUREKA (25News Now) - A man who was the subject of a 25News Digging Deeper report for alleged fraud has now pleaded guilty to one of his home repair fraud charges in Woodford County. Nicholas Hamby, owner of NJH Hardscapes, pleaded not guilty to the same charges in February. 25News...
Peoria woman sentenced for 2022 shooting death of 21-year-old woman
A 26-year-old woman was sentenced to 14 years in prison Wednesday on second-degree murder charges for her role in the 2022 shooting death of a 21-year-old woman. Kaitlyn Taylor pled guilty in February on charges that she shot and killed Mariah Faith Moss at an apartment in the 300 block of South Sterling Avenue in July 2022, following a dispute between the two that included an alleged incident of Moss threatening to assault her with a TV....
An abandoned mine disappears, but a decade-old agreement may still stall Peoria's Landfill 3
As the second landfill outside of Edwards careens toward capacity, plans to construct the future Landfill 3 remain stalled. The Peoria City/County Landfill Committee first entered an agreement for the construction and operation of a new landfill in 2009 with the Peoria Disposal Company. In 2021, Peoria Disposal Company was acquired by GFL Environmental, which took on the contract. In the agreement, the remaining life of Landfill No. 2 was estimated at just five to eight years.
How to get help buying a house in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The city of Peoria is accepting applications for its Down Payment Assistance Program on a rolling basis. The program provides financial help for buying homes in designated areas known as Qualified Census Tracts, mainly in the East Bluff and Southside. Homebuyers can receive up to...
Peoria man sentenced to over 6 years for drug and gun offenses
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man received an 81-month jail sentence followed by a three-year period of supervised release for being a felon in possession of several guns and intent to distribute drugs. A statement from the Illinois Central District Attorney’s Office says that 28-year-old Detrey Robinson was...
Peoria woman sentenced to 4 1/2 years in connection with deadly drug overdose
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria woman was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison Thursday in connection with a deadly drug overdose that left her friend dead almost two years ago. Sharon Lucy, 59, apologized during the Thursday afternoon sentencing hearing to both her family and to the...
New Sergeant sworn in for the East Peoria Police Department
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Patrick Patterson has worked for the East Peoria Police Department in a variety of positions, but he has now been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. The swearing-in took place in the council chambers of city hall, with those in attendance including Police Chief...
Severe weather with possible tornadoes forecast in the Peoria area. Here's what to know
The Peoria area is under a tornado watch until about 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Ryan Knutsvig of the National Weather Service in Lincoln said there is a line of thunderstorms in western Illinois that will be moving toward the Peoria area over the next couple of hours and added there is another line of storms in central Missouri and south-central Iowa that will move into western Illinois sometime after.
Peoria pastor preaches support instead of retaliation to curb gun violence in houses of worship
PEORIA (25News Now) - Pittsburgh, Charleston, and more recently Houston in February. All are cities that saw bloodshed within a house of worship. Countless churches across the United States have responded by having a plan in place in the event of an active shooter. However, the response to that potential threat varies by location.
‘I am concerned’: Mayor Rita Ali on the violence in the River City
PEORIA (25News Now)—Between 2022 and 2023, Peoria saw a dramatic increase in crime. As initiatives emerge to decrease crime in the city, 25News sat down with Mayor Rita Ali to discuss whether these solutions are working. Peoria Police Department’s annual report showed total crimes increased 13.5% in 2023, with...
One Dead, Five Injured as Car Crashes Into Peoria Home; Police Investigate Cause
A tragic incident unfolded early Sunday in Peoria when a vehicle slammed into a residence, resulting in one fatality and leaving five individuals with serious injuries, as reported by 12News. The collision occurred near Vistancia Boulevard and Lone Mountain Parkway just after the stroke of midnight; first responders from both Peoria police and Peoria Fire-Medical units were dispatched to the chaotic scene, where a stark juxtaposition awaited, the wounded were tended to amidst the ruin of what once was a sanctuary.
Peoria restaurant opens its doors, longtime business continues after burglary
The past couple days in the Peoria area have been a bit dreary. Yet, you may have heard of the saying: April showers bring May flowers. I, for one, am ready for that summer weather – and all the outdoor dining opportunities which come with it. I’ll dish out more summer stories next week, so stay tuned.
Princeville man wins the St. Jude Dream Home
EDWARDS (25News Now) - A man from Princeville is the winner of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, a house built by Scott Lewis Homes with an estimated value of $600,000 on Wyndfield Drive in Edwards. The dream home with four bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms goes to Roger Feucht...
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