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Metamora kicks off car show season with Hamburgers and Hot Rods
METAMORA, Ill. (WMBD) — Hundreds packed Metamora Square for the first Hamburgers and Hot Rods car show of the season. Car enthusiasts showed off their classic cars, sports cars, and even some motorcycles. Event organizer Kelsy Randle said grilling burgers and looking at cars is the perfect way to...
Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for May 12, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of April 29, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 2524 W. Vista View Court, Peoria: Gregory A. Hancock to Jianna Guariglia and Tucker Osborne, $80,000. ...
Solshine Reverie reveals set times, additional stages, and final programming ahead of debut edition
With a little over a week until the debut of Summer Camp Music Festival’s new concept, Solshine: A Music and Arts Reverie, the festival has revealed set times, two additional stages, late-night sets, mobile app, as well as food/craft vendors and sustainability initiatives. Check out the festival’s full music schedule here.
Washburn Review leaders say ‘Farewell’
After 2 years of leadership within Student Media Aja Carter, editor in chief, and LeSha’ Davis, managing editor of the Washburn Review, are excited to take the next steps in their lives after graduating. They are both proud of the work they have done for Student Media and grateful for the support they’ve received. Reflecting over their time with Student Media, the two shared their experiences being in a position of leadership for a student-led publication. Read their editorials detailing the challenges they’ve experienced as Black women in leadership.
Baseball Game Preview: Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn Plays at Home
After three games on the road, Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn is heading back home. They will take on the Princeville Princes at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game. Last Tuesday, it was a...
Coroner: Pontiac-area man killed in late night crash
A 59-year-old Dwight man died after a crash on Old Route 66 late Tuesday night, according to Livingston County Coroner Michael Renner. Renner said his office was notified at 10:42 p.m. on May 7 of the crash on Old Route 66 between Illinois Route 47 and Morris Road, just inside Livingston County. David...
Eureka College gives honorary diploma to 97-year-old
EUREKA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 97-year-old man got his honorary diploma from Eureka College Saturday morning. Nader G. Vakili studied at Eureka College back in the late 1940s. He had just moved from Persia, now known as Iran, and spoke very little English. While he didn’t finish his degree...
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