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18-year-old man found guilty of weapons count unrelated to murder caseCentral Illinois Proud13 HOURS AGO
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25 Sports High School Monday - August 19, 2024(25News Now) - High School Sports are back in Full Swing. Today was the annual Peoria Notre Dame Invitational at Kellogg Golf Course. Washington’s Gavin Schreurs was the medalist after shooting a career low 67, and Morton came away with the team title. The next stop on the 25...Peoria, IL6 hours ago
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25 News NowRats! It’s almost time for a visit from uninvited rodents
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WMBD/WYZZNew Mid-Illini coaches excited about challenges of first year on jobPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Three of the eight schools in the Mid-Illini Conference have new football coaches this season. All three are excited. And a little nervous about the kickoff to the season next week. “I haven’t slept much yet,” said new East Peoria coach Sam Durley with a smile. Durley comes to EP from […]
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Loving Living Local: Farm to WickPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Watch this Loving Living Local segment and learn how you could make a candle with Farm to Wick.Peoria, IL8 hours ago
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Ducks still available for 36th Annual Duck RacePEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — There’s still time to get your ducks for the 36th Annual Duck Race. The Duck Race is the longest-running fundraiser for the Center for Prevention of Abuse. “We’re coming in hot on the last week for people to buy their ducks,” said CEO Carol...Peoria, IL9 hours ago
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Terry Burnside addresses Cure Violence fundingPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Terry Burnside said he was blindsided by a decision to take gun violence prevention money away from his South Peoria organization but he had no hard feelings. Burnside, the head of the House of Hope, spoke publicly for the first time since the Peoria City/County...4
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Tourism significantly growing for the Peoria areaPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Governor JB Pritzker recently announced Illinois saw record tourism growth in 2023. Data from tourism economics shows the state saw an increase of one million visitors and $3 billion in spending from the previous year. Discover Peoria is the convention and visitors bureau for the...Peoria, IL10 hours ago
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Journal StarMore KFC locations have abruptly closed in the Peoria area. Here's what we know Multiple KFC locations in central Illinois have closed their doors. The locations at 1106 Peoria St., Washington, and 8905 N. Allen Road, Peoria, each have signs posted that read in part: ...
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Former CIA director makes stop in Peoria, speaks about international warsPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Leadership is important everywhere. That’s the message of a special guest who spoke at a luncheon in East Peoria on Monday. David Petraeus was the head of the Central Intelligence Agency from 2011-12. Before that, he was a 37-year veteran. He was a general...Peoria, IL13 hours ago
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25 News NowPolice reports reveal former WTVP CEO embezzled thousands
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Retired General David Petraeus headlines Peoria Area World Affairs Council luncheonEAST PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria Area World Affairs Council held a luncheon at the Par-A-Dice Hotel on Monday, with a very notable guest. Hundreds attended this event, which was headlined by retired Gen. David Petraeus, a U.S. Army Vet and a former director of the CIA. Veterans, students...Peoria, IL13 hours ago
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‘Game Day Live’: High school football season kick-off August 30PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – High school football is about to rule Friday nights on WMBD, WYZZ and Ciproud.com. Starting Aug. 30, we are debuting a new sports preview show on WYZZ at 5:30 p.m. called “Game Day Live.”. Host Thomas Garverick will be working with other members of...Peoria, IL13 hours ago
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Wake Up Tri-Counties with Jeanna Moore and the Miss World Festival Pageant QueensThe 2024 Miss World Festival Queens and Jeanna Moore joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss why they joined the pageant and charity work. The Teddy Bear and Toy fundraiser is right around the corner, and the Miss World Festival Pageant wants to raise $10,000 for toys for the kids at the Children’s Hospital in Peoria. The pageant raised $8,000 for toys last year and wants this year to be even bigger. Help Miss World Festival Marissa Nelson, Junior Miss World Festival Mollie Parr, Little Miss World Festival Breckyn Granell, and Mini Miss World Festival Hensley Powell raise $10,000 to get toys and teddy bears for the children in a hospital over the holiday season. Watch for the Miss World Festival Queens in the Hog Days parade and at Hog Days events.Peoria, IL12 hours ago
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Bradley students become digitally connected as new school year beginsPEORIA, Ill. – As a new school year gets underway at Bradley University, students are getting new presents to help with a new initiative. The Digitally Connected Campus Initiative starts its first full-year this year, after a soft rollout last school year. Students receive a 10th-generation iPad enabled to be connected with T-Mobile 5G hotspots on the campus, as well as a Bradley-branded keyboard case.Peoria, IL14 hours ago
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CI Hero: Local business owner supports Duck Race benefitting the Center for Prevention of AbuseMOSSVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) — This week’s CI Hero lives the mission she serves in both her personal and professional lives. Amy Hutchison is making a difference for those supported by the Center for Prevention of Abuse. It’s a Peoria based organization that works to provide free and confidential services to survivors of violence and abuse.Mossville, IL13 hours ago
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OSF HealthCare hires leader for Children’s Hospital of IllinoisPEORIA (25News Now) - OSF HealthCare has selected the next president of Children’s Hospital of Illinois. Meg Zakrzewski comes to OSF from Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis where she was vice president of pediatrics and co-chair of the Ascension national pediatrics service line. At Children’s Hospital, she’ll have direct...Peoria, IL13 hours ago
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Journal StarRyan Spain responds to WTVP donation being linked to him in Peoria police reportState Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, had no knowledge that money improperly donated to his campaign came from the coffers of WTVP-TV, according to a statement from his campaign. Spain's name was mentioned in a report written by the Peoria Police Department detailing how former WTVP CEO Lesley Matuszak used money from the public television station as her own personal piggy bank, buying luxury goods, vacations, expensive dinners and even making political donations. ...
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Former WTVP leader embezzled more than $375K, reports showPEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police are releasing investigation documents detailing how former public television station WTVP CEO and President Lesley Matuszak embezzled a substantial amount of company funds before taking her own life in 2023. The investigation revealed the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office had sufficient evidence to charge...Peoria, IL13 hours ago
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18-year-old man found guilty of weapons count unrelated to murder casePEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man, charged in connection with a recent homicide, was found guilty Monday in connection with a weapons offense from last summer. Messiah Carpenter, 18, who is one of two men charged in connection with the April 30 death of Mike’Quese Taylor, was found guilty at a bench trial of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a felony that could send him to prison for up to three years.Peoria, IL14 hours ago
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Journal StarWhat these Grammy nominees had to say ahead of Blues Fest in Peoria In addition to three-time Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Famer Bobby Rush, the Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival will feature two artists with 11 Grammy nominations between them. The festival is a two-day event on the Peoria Riverfront. Soul blues and Americana vocalist Shemekia Copeland will perform Aug. 30, and...
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