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Above normal temperatures continue, and severe storms return early next week
PEORIA (25News Now) - Warm temperatures are expected through Tuesday with highs reaching the upper 80s. However, a cold front will bring temperatures back to seasonable values towards the end of your work week. However, rain chances increase significantly Monday into Tuesday with strong to severe thunderstorms possible on Tuesday afternoon, especially west of I-55 where there’s a level 3 risk for severe storms possible. All hazards will be possible including large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.
Ongoing conflict between two groups linked to death of Peoria High basketball star
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The recent deadly shooting that claimed the life of a former Peoria High School basketball star was related to an ongoing dispute between two groups. In fact, Assistant State’s Attorney Terry Muench told Peoria County Judge Mark Gilles that several of the recent shootings including one in Chillicothe that left a person with a gunshot wound in the head were related to the ongoing war between the two groups.
It was a great day to go shopping at the Peoria Riverfront Market
PEORIA (25News Now) - From 8 a.m. to noon, hundreds of people made their way to the Riverfront to check out these vendors, eat local food, and have a good time in the sun for its opening day. Over 115 vendors were scheduled to sell goods such as food, produce,...
Roommates arrested in animal cruelty case released without charges
PEORIA (25News Now) - Three men arrested on animal cruelty allegations have been released without charges, but the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office said charges might be filed in the future. Neighbors said they saw animal control employees wearing hazmat suits removing dozens of cats from a home...
Overnight house fire in Peoria deemed an arson
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Peoria Fire Department responded to an early Saturday morning house fire, and the cause was deemed to be intentional. Approximately at 12:54 Saturday morning, Fire crews responded to 819 W. Brons Ave. for a reported house fire. When fire personnel arrived on scene, they found heavy...
25 Sports High School Saturday- May 18, 2024
(25News Now) - Today was the Illinois Girl’s Track State Championship on the famed blue oval at Eastern Illinois. Ali Ince capped off a sensational high school career with two more state titles in the 800 and 1600 to finish with ten Illinois state titles over her four years. Normal U-High also came away with the 2A Girl’s Team Championship after their performance today. 1A Elmwood/Brimfield’s Mya Strahm gets her 2nd straight state title in the pole vault, while Tri-Valley’s Laney Nelson comes in 1st in the Triple Jump.
Over 300 dogs and handlers were registered for this National Specialty Show
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) -The German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America (GSPCA) celebrated the breed in this National Specialty Show May 13-18 at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. At least 300 dogs were registered for this event, where their handlers and themselves were ranked. The Chairman for National Show...
After shaky start, Peoria man, granddaughter win $8,000 on 'Wheel of Fortune'
Appearing as contestants on the game show “Wheel of Fortune,” Tony King of Peoria and his granddaughter Grace Pepperel of Dallas did not get off to an auspicious start. “I think I’m a pretty good puzzle-solver,” said King, who regularly watches the show and plays along from his couch at home. “But on...
State records, gold medals and Olympic dreams: How Peoria-area athletes fared at the IHSA girls state track meet
CHARLESTON — Winning a state championship wasn’t quite enough for Mya Strahm. The Elmwood/Brimfield pole vaulter secured her second consecutive Class 1A pole vault state title in record-setting fashion at the Illinois High School Association girls track and field state meet on Saturday. Strahm passed until the bar...
Peoria OSF one of first in state to offer all-inclusive elderly care program
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — OSF HealthCare in Peoria is accepting enrollment for their new all-inclusive care for seniors starting June 1. The OSF PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care) will help the elderly who are at risk of nursing home placement. The new program will take on the full responsibility of their end-to-end healthcare from surgery to transportation.
Not retiring, just relocating. Longtime radio voice leaves the Peoria airwaves
Rick Hirschmann, brand manager for the radio station 93.3 The Drive, came to Peoria area from his native New Jersey to attend Bradley University … and ended up living and working in the area for 40 years. Hirschmann initially did not intend to settle in the Peoria area. As...
18 recruits graduate from the fire training academy
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Friday morning, 18 firefighter recruits graduated from the Vernon A Gudat Training Academy. The graduation was put on by the Peoria Fire Department at the Gateway Building in Peoria. Each graduate spent the last 12 weeks training and getting their OSFM certifications in basic operations’ firefighter, hazardous materials operations and several emergency medical classes.
These 6 Peoria-area softball teams are headed to the 2024 IHSA Class 1A and 2A sectionals
Here are the Peoria-area Class 1A and 2A softball teams that advanced from the Illinois High School Association regional title games on Friday. Several local small-school teams are playing in regional championships on Saturday. IHSA softball: 2024 IHSA state tournament bracket, schedule, scores, pairings CLASS 1A ...
Peoria Police hold block party as a way to form community relations
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — As summer approaches, the Peoria Police Department held a block party Friday at Morton Square Park, that was free to the public. Sgt. Stevie Hughes is the head of the Neighborhood Services Unit at the department and said the event is an example of community policing.
'Tremendous value': Amid bankruptcy, Peoria-based company attempts to sell nursing homes
Court documents filed shortly after Petersen Health Care filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy state that there was around $290 million in debts that had piled up from several different creditors. An attorney believes the Petersen Health Care could get around $300 million in value if the company's 90 facilities across...
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