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Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for May 19, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of May 6, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY. 306 N. Adams St., Kingston Mines: Gregory A. and Betty Merry to Christopher A. and Kelsey R. Merry, $90,000.
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.
New Woodford County grocery store could fill rural food desert gap
BENSON (25News Now) - A month after Roanoke’s only grocery store closed, two women farmers and business owners said they plan to open a new grocery store in Benson sometime in July. Farm Family Foods co-owner Corrie Scott said she hopes for a soft store opening by the end...
St. Jude hosts annual Corvette Drive
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital hosted its 13th Corvette Drive, an annual charity event, on Friday. More than 110 corvettes left Uftring Chevrolet in Washington, Illinois, for Memphis, driving through St. Jude’s campus. The organization raised $510,000 for 2024, bringing the total raised to...
Brightside Clinic opens new location
WASHINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Brightside Clinic opened a new location in Washington early this year, a facility aiming to provide treatment and support to people suffering from opioid addiction. Since its opening in April, the Brightside Clinic has experienced a significant increase in the number of patients seeking treatment...
Raising the bar: Metamora basketball player advances to IHSA state track meet in four events
GALESBURG — Nick Walker leaped over the high jump bar and landed in the IHSA state finals field Thursday in the Class 2A boys track and field Galesburg Sectional. The Metamora senior turned his vertical leap on the basketball court into a sectional high jump championship, while also showing the horizontal chops to go the distance to a third-place finish and state-qualifying performance in the long jump.
25 Sports High School Wednesday- May 15, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - Metamora wins a 1-0 extra inning thriller over East Peoria in Mid-Illini softball. East Peoria and Dunlap remain tied for 1st place in Mid-Illini baseball with wins tonight. Morton knocks Washington out of first place with a road win. Plus a big day for the favorites in 1A and 2A state softball and baseball.
25 Sports High School Thursday- May 16, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - Morton and El Paso-Gridley earn boys track sectional titles. Dunlap baseball and East Peoria softball claim at least a share of Mid-Illini titles. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
AT&T cell phone outage affecting calls in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - An AT&T cell phone outage in Central Illinois is affecting customers in certain counties in the Heart of Illinois. The Marshall County Sheriff says people in Bureau, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Peoria and Putnam are affected. Customers may have issues calling 9-1-1. You can watch 25News - any...
Corvette drivers embark on 450 mile trip for St. Jude
PEORIA (25News Now) - Area Corvette owners set out to put some road behind them with the goal of helping the children of St Jude. This marks the 13th year the sports car owners have made the two-day trek to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Drivers departed from Uftring Chevrolet in Washington with the goal of raising $500,000 to help the hospital in their mission of providing care for no cost to families.
Baseball Recap: Rock Island's loss ends five-game winning streak at home
It was a good run, but Rock Island unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 12-7 to the Washington Panthers. Rock Island was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Washington apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Friends share loving memories of Dunlap senior killed in crash
PEORIA (25News Now) - Neveah Mitchell was a senior at Dunlap High School and was two weeks away from graduating. Friends say her future was bright as she planned on attending Loyola University in the fall. “Generous beyond compassion” is what best friend Raleigh Bart said about Mitchell, who was...
Central Illinois set to sound off at Solshine Reverie
When the Solshine Reverie Festival, formerly Summer Camp, (read about my experience there last year) makes it debut at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe May 24th through the 26th, music fans will be treated to an impressive array of talent from Central Illinois. From headliners like DJ/producer John Summit to up-and-coming acts, the region’s vibrant music scene will be well represented at the inaugural music festival.
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