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Tri-County bike shops traverse an uneven path after a pandemic peak
Much like pedaling along a hilly trail, bicycle shops around Central Illinois have experienced ups and downs in recent years. With Memorial Day signaling the unofficial arrival of summer, store owners and managers hope more outdoor activity will translate into an increase in business. Joe Russell carries a passion for...
Peoria man indicted for deadly shooting of former Peoria High School basketball star
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — For allegedly being involved with the deadly shooting last month that killed a former Peoria High School basketball star, a Peoria man faces up to 75 years in prison. Messiah Carpenter, 20, whose address was listed as being in the 2100 block of North Windermere...
Peoria named one of the best places to live in the country, according to report
Peoria is ranked the No. 1 place to live in Illinois for 2024-2025 by U.S. News and World Report. Peoria is the only Illinois city to be ranked in the top 100 places to live, coming in at No. 82. Rockford was ranked 105th and Chicago came in at No. 119. Being...
CUB finds ‘overcharges’ of $50 million in Illinois American Water’s rate hike request
(25News Now) - The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) claims Illinois American Water Company’s proposed $152.4 million rate hike would pad the pockets of corporate executives and shareholders, while the company said the money raised from the rate increase would support water and wastewater system investments. The Illinois Commerce Commission...
Economic growth provides more dollars for East Peoria road repairs, future development
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - For the past 20 years, East Peoria has focused on developing the Levee District and other areas, and city leaders say sales tax revenue has significantly increased because of it. East Peoria leaders say the city’s economic future looks bright, with more shopping, dining and...
Morton relay team wins school's first IHSA boys track and field title in six decades
Morton has a boys track and field state champion for the first time in more than six decades. The Potters 4x200-meter relay team of Cole Rinkenberger, Nyamedze Maison, Kamden Aberle and Christopher Schaff won the Class 2A championship on Saturday, completing their winning run in 1 minute, 27.33 seconds. ...
Peoria Notre Dame playoff run ends with loss in Class 2A baseball supersectional
GENESEO — Peoria Notre Dame's baseball luck ran out in the Elite Eight. Wilmington grabbed an early lead and never looked back, allowing one hit in a 5-0 victory over PND in the Class 2A Geneseo Supersectional on Monday. ...
Cicadas sighting around central Illinois
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Reports are coming in from around central Illinois as cicadas emerge for the season. Joel Reiser is the admin of the Facebook group Illinois Cicada Watch, where people around Illinois have been sharing pictures of this season’s cicadas. He said that reports of cicadas are just starting and it will be a while before it reaches its peak.
Eye Opener 5/26/24
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– Wake up and take a look at some of our top stories of the last week in our Eye Opener. Peoria’s sudden cardiac arrest survival rate is 3x the national average. The Peoria Fire Department, along with Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois and the...
Fallen veterans honored at Memorial Day observance in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - People gathered in Peoria on Memorial Day to honor those who lost their lives protecting our country. More than 200 people attended the event which featured music from the Peoria Municipal Band. “The people of Peoria, and our region, and our country can honor those who...
Local soccer club holds an annual tournament in honor of their late coach
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — A local youth soccer club raised more than $10,000 at their 5th annual tournament. Pekin Pride Soccer Club holds the annual tournament every Memorial Day weekend to raise funds for the club. This year, more than 90 teams from across the state competed in the...
Pair arrested after breaking into home, police say
PEORIA (25News Now) - Two people were arrested Wednesday after allegedly burglarizing a residence. Peoria Police say Cody E. Nash, 34, was arrested on preliminary charges of residential burglary, possession of burglary tools and obstructing police. Robin M. Olson, 35, was arrested on a preliminary charge of residential burglary. Police...
Woman injured in early morning South Peoria stabbing
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police say they have no suspect information after a woman was reportedly stabbed early Wednesday morning in Peoria. Police Spokeswoman Semone Roth says it happened just after 3:30 a.m. in the 1900 block of South Stanley. When they arrived, police found a woman with apparent...
25 Sports High School Saturday- May 25, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - The IHSA State Track Finals feature several central Illinois state champs. Illini Bluffs, softball, Peoria Notre Dame baseball and Peoria Notre Dame soccer all win Sectional Titles. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on...
With Memorial Day around the corner, boaters stress safety on the river
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Memorial Day is Monday, and that means plenty of boats will be on the water this weekend. Safety is paramount given the number of boats that will be on the Illinois River, some for the first time this season. Michael Christman is a vessel examiner...
Participants of the ‘Murph Challenge’ at House Barbell Club give back to veterans by completing an intense workout
PEORIA (25News Now) -Dozens of people passionate about working out participated in the annual ‘Murph Challenge’ which is an intense, cross-fit workout done nationally during Memorial Day weekend. The Murph Challenge at the House Barbell Club in Peoria consists of a one mile run, 100 pull ups, 200...
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