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Children’s Woodland Garden to open this summer
Lincoln Memorial Garden has been a cherished outdoor space for generations of families, and this summer LMG will unveil its largest installation in nearly 60 years: The Children's Woodland Garden. This natural playscape is located just beyond the nature center, which was also upgraded over the winter to include a large, shaded deck with picnic tables that overlooks the upper play area. Visitors are invited to picnic on the deck or simply sit back and enjoy a respite from the sun as they take in peaceful views of the lake.
Storm chances return the next few days
PEORIA (25News Now) - Our forecast will remain active through much of the next week as on-and-off storm chances continue along with warmer than average temperatures. If you were not able to enjoy some of the warmer and dry weather Sunday, take full advantage today as Monday will be on of the few quiet days this week. Apart from a stray shower or two early this morning, our Monday will trend dry under partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 70′s. Storm chances will arrive early Tuesday morning as a complex of showers and storms work its way eastward today from the Great Plains. This system is expected to continue into the morning commute hours before we see a bit of dry time. Additional showers and storms will be possible during the afternoon into the evening. An isolated strong to severe storm will be possible at this time capable of producing a brief spin-up tornado, isolated large hail and damaging winds. A level 1 out of 5 risk (Marginal Risk) is in place area wide for Tuesday. The limiting factor will be how long our morning storms last and how much the atmosphere will be able to recover. Another system will bring another chance from scattered strong to severe storms Wednesday. A Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5) along and south of Route 17. A Level 3 Risk is in place in areas along and south of Lincoln. All severe weather hazards are on the table Wednesday and will likely be the day to watch as it has the greatest risk for severe weather locally this week. Make sure to tune in this morning for the latest 10 Day First Alert Forecast!
College signings for May 8, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Area schools held signing ceremonies for their college-bound student-athletes on Wednesday. Tremont honored seven seniors who will play sports in college. Olivia Avalos (College of Lake County softball), Caleb Edwards (Spoon River College baseball), Cassidee Bauer (Illinois Central College softball), Maia Lorengo (Lincoln Land Community College softball), Isaiah Porritt (Arizona Christian […]
Mason County son sentenced to 55 years for killing his father
GOOFY RIDGE, Ill. (WMBD) — A Mason County man was sentenced 55 years in prison Thursday for killing his father in March 2023. Paul A. Harris, 43, whose last known address was listed in court records as being in Topeka, was found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the March 2023 death of 69-year-old Paul D. Harris.
Illini Bluffs’ Josh Vaughn is flawless as he throws a 21-strikeout perfect game
(25News Now) - Illini Bluffs’ Josh Vaughn threw a near-perfect 20 strikeout game last spring, but last week the Bradley commit had it all come together when he threw a 21 strikeout perfect game. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News...
Baseball Recap: Zach McLean can't quite lead Delavan over Illini Bluffs
Delavan lost against Illini Bluffs back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Delavan Panthers fell just short of the Illini Bluffs Tigers by a score of 3-2. Delavan has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. Delavan saw four different...
Extra Effort: Maia Lorengo making impact at Tremont away from softball too
TREMONT, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — It’s hard for Maia Lorengo to believe she’s had her senior day for softball and she’s down to her final week as a high school student. “I didn’t expect it to go so fast. Everyone says it does, you think it doesn’t but it really does, especially with softball and everything,” […]
Precision Planting opens new Operation Center
Precision Planting has opened a new 510,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Morton, Illinois, about 10 miles from its main location in Tremont. Nearly all of Precision Planting’s products are produced and shipped from the facility that employs approximately 250 people and brings seven smaller factories together under one roof. The...
Special paint night set for May 30 to ‘flock the block’ in Tremont
The 58th Annual Tremont Turkey Festival will be underway with its “Flock the Block” festival theme June 7-9, 2024, to bring friends and neighbors from all around the area to enjoy a full weekend of food, fun and festivities! For all the details, be sure to visit www.TurkeyFestival.com.
Bob Quarello Memorial Scholarship application now available
The Minier Police Department is proud to announce that they are accepting applications for the Bob Quarello Memorial Scholarship. Officer Quarello served with the Minier Police Department and other law enforcement agencies for nearly 40 years. Officer Quarello committed his career to helping others, especially youth. He served as a...
Softball Recap: Jayley Fisher can't quite lead Delavan over Princeville
Delavan was the 7-4 winner over Princeville when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Delavan Panthers fell just short of the Princeville Princes by a score of 4-3 on Monday. Delavan has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Castrol® FloRacing Night in America kicks off this week in Illinois
AUSTIN, Texas — The 2024 season for Castrol® FloRacing Night in America presented by Kubota kicks off the third Illinois Speedweeks this Wednesday, May 8 at Spoon River Speedway (Banner, Ill.) before invading Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway on Thursday, May 9. The fourth season for the popular miniseries has...
Precision Planting shows off its new building in Morton
PEORIA (25News Now) - Rooted in central Illinois, Precision Planting held an opening ceremony on Monday for its new building that can easily be seen on Interstate 74 in Morton. The 510,000 square-foot assembly and distribution center houses 250 team members. Workers there provide the parts to upgrade technology on...
Hopedale Medical Foundation announces scholarship winners
Hopedale Medical Foundation proudly announces its 2024 scholarship winners. Candidate selections were made by an independent panel of judges who reviewed applications from graduating seniors, college freshmen, and homeschool students from the school districts of Olympia, Hartsburg-Emden, Tremont, Dee-Mack, Midwest Central, Christian Life Academy and Delavan. The $3,000 Founder’s Scholarship...
Tremont Turkey Festival to hold 5K Race
The 58th Annual Tremont Turkey Festival will be underway with its “Flock the Block” festival theme June 7-9, 2024, to bring friends and neighbors from all around the area to enjoy a full weekend of food, fun and festivities! For all the details, be sure to visit www.TurkeyFestival.com.
Tazewell County Health Department set to open new building on Broadway Street in Pekin
Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD) is excited to announce the impending opening of a new facility to better serve the Tazewell County community. In late 2024, TCHD will move its Clinic and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services to the building at 1800 Broadway St. in Pekin. Those services will also remain on a scheduled basis at TCHD’s current location at 21306 IL-9 in Tremont. This move will allow TCHD to bring its services closer to the County’s population center and to a more centralized location.
IDOT to begin bridge washing next week; drivers should expect delays around the area
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that washing of several bridges in Peoria, Tazewell, Marshall and Fulton counties begins May 13. The following structures will be included in the work, which will occur in approximately the order in which they are listed:. Henry Bridge (Illinois...
From $565,000 to $320,000: The most expensive Tazewell County homes sold in April 2024
Morton was overwhelmingly the community of choice for upscale home buyers in Tazewell County last month. Seven of the 10 most expensive Tazewell homes sold in April were in Morton. Of those, three of the properties were in Morton's Thornridge Subdivision. Other priciest homes were in Washington and Deer Creek.
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