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Ducklings hatch at Peoria Police Department
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A clutch of ducklings has hatched at the Peoria Police Station on Wednesday. According to an update on the Peoria Police Facebook page, a clutch of 10 eggs had hatched, and some of the ducklings were spotted soaking up the sun with their mom. The...
Traffic alert for area around Peoria Stadium for Central, Richwoods graduations
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Central and Richwoods graduations are Saturday and Peoria Police say the following intersections and roads will be impacted. No Parking: New York Avenue from War Memorial Drive to Lake Street starting Friday night through 7 p.m. Saturday. The intersection of War Memorial and Wisconsin will...
A new law would offer some Peoria homeowners a tax abatement for rehabbing their properties
A measure spearheaded by Peoria area lawmakers that will extend property tax abatement to those who undertake home rehab projects in so-called urban decay areas is headed to the governor. The existing law allows for these tax credits to be given only to people building new single-family or duplex homes...
This summer camp is free for foster kids
PEORIA (25News Now) - Royal Family Kids Camp’s Peoria location is preparing to host its third free summer camp for kids in the foster care system. The national nonprofit hosts summer camps across the country, including in Normal. Bradley Epworth Church in Peoria’s Uplands neighborhood helps support the camp,...
You Gotta Eat: BBQ ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more on the menu in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - They were a Peoria favorite years ago, and now they’re back in East Peoria serving up ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more. This week, local standup comedian Edgar Sandoval and 25News photojournalist Andrew Best visit Smokin’ Notes BBQ in East Peoria for this week’s edition of You Gotta Eat!
East Peoria hosts memorial for fallen police officer
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — It was a solemn atmosphere at Levee Park in East Peoria on Wednesday as the public gathered to honor fallen East Peoria police officer, Henry Kounse. Kounse is the only police officer killed in the line of duty in the department’s history. He was...
OSF HealthCare names 4 new leaders
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare has appointed four new leaders. Chris Curry has accepted the position of president for OSF HealthCare Transitional Care Hospital in Peoria, according to financial documents published May 13. Mr. Curry most recently served as interim president of OSF Transitional Care Hospital, having previously been the CEO of Kindred Hospital in Peoria. Prior to that, he served as senior vice president and COO of Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, Ill.
UPDATED: One arrested for Friday morning stabbing in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A man is in the hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in the abdomen early Friday. And another man, 38-year-old Jeremy Williams, is at the Peoria County Jail on the charge of aggravated battery stemming from the stabbing. The incident happened at 8:42 a.m....
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...
UPDATE: 1 person taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash west of the Pinecrest overpass in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 74. Illinois State Police say at least one person was taken to the hospital. Traffic appears to be flowing as of around 2:20 p.m. The crash happened...
What is home rule? Why one Peoria-area city won't yet vote on the controversial status
Pekin won't yet be asking its residents if the city should remain a home rule municipality. A resolution to put a referendum on the November general election ballot failed by one vote during a recent Pekin City Council meeting. The resolution was defeated 4-3, with Pekin Mayor Mary Burress casting...
2024 IHSA girls track and field finals recap: Multiple state records set on final day of season
The champions have been crowned in Illinois girls track and field. Athletes from across the state competed Saturday in the 2024 Illinois High School Association girls track and field state finals at O'Brien Field at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. ...
Peoria support group would return to Ukraine in a heartbeat
PEORIA (25News Now) - A group of Peoria professionals continue to unpack the emotions and stories after being back on U.S. soil after providing aid to war torn Ukraine. Six people from Central Illinois spent over a week in Ternopil providing medical help, mental health services, and manual labor for more than 80,000 Ukrainian refugees.
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.
Peoria woman pleads guilty to reduced murder charge for killing boyfriend
PEORIA (25News Now) - A Peoria woman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the stabbing death of her boyfriend last year. Heaven Kruzan, 23, faces a minimum of four years in prison up to a maximum of 20 years behind bars for killing Lamario Billups, 34, who was found with a stab wound to the chest at a home on South Stanley Street on March 8, 2023.
Enjoy The Dry Weather While It Lasts
Our dry weather pattern that is in place for the majority of this weekend will come at a price as temperatures will be more typical of an early summer day and include high humidity levels by late on Sunday. But, for lawn mowing purposes....this is an excellent forecast for you. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms return Monday afternoon as a warm front moves through from southwest to northeast while the more widespread thunderstorm activity waits until late in the afternoon or the evening hours on Tuesday. This potentially severe weather situation may prompt a First Alert Weather Day for the 2nd half of Tuesday until the cold front pushes through the entire viewing area. We will be rewarded with a significant drop in temperatures and humidity behind the front that will last for several days. Right now, the Memorial Day Weekend forecast looks soggy at times with conditions improving on Memorial Day itself...especially by the time you’d want to get the BBQ fired up to enjoy with friends and family.
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