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Pekin Daily TimesFour Morton homes crack Tazewell County's top 10 for MarchNone of the homes sold in Tazewell County last month cleared the $500,000 threshold. Morton, traditionally a core community for upscale home purchases, contributed five addresses of the county's 10 most expensive home sales in March, including the top four. East Peoria had three homes on the list, and Washington...
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Journal StarWoman, 25, identified as victim of two-car crash in Tazewell CountyThe Tazewell County Coroner's Office has identified the woman who died following a two-car crash in rural Delavan on Monday, April 15. Margaret Allen, 25, who lived in Delavan, died from “multiple blunt force injuries” caused by the crash, according to the autopsy’s findings. Authorities were notified...
Delavan, IL1 day ago
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Busted Forecast: A look back at Tuesday’s Severe Weather Alert DayPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Severe Weather Alert Day designation for Tuesday was a bust. I’m glad this didn’t work out but also disappointed as I don’t like raising alert levels only for nothing to happen. No excuses, the forecast didn’t pan out and that’s on me.Peoria, IL20 hours ago
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Peoria man sentenced to over 6 years for drug and gun offensesPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man received an 81-month jail sentence followed by a three-year period of supervised release for being a felon in possession of several guns and intent to distribute drugs. A statement from the Illinois Central District Attorney’s Office says that 28-year-old Detrey Robinson was...Peoria, IL15 hours ago
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Bartonville man faces 18 months in prison after plea to animal cruelty chargePEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Bartonville man faces up to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to charges that he maltreated dogs last year. Stephen Kalb, 42, pleaded guilty in Peoria County Circuit Court to one count of aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony that normally carries a maximum of three years behind bars.Bartonville, IL21 hours ago
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Pekin Police Officer named Illinois National Guard's Noncommissioned Officer of 2024Pekin Police Officer named Illinois National Guard's Noncommissioned Officer of 2024.Pekin, IL1 day ago
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New Sergeant sworn in for the East Peoria Police DepartmentEAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Patrick Patterson has worked for the East Peoria Police Department in a variety of positions, but he has now been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. The swearing-in took place in the council chambers of city hall, with those in attendance including Police Chief...East Peoria, IL16 hours ago
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Peoria pastor preaches support instead of retaliation to curb gun violence in houses of worshipPEORIA (25News Now) - Pittsburgh, Charleston, and more recently Houston in February. All are cities that saw bloodshed within a house of worship. Countless churches across the United States have responded by having a plan in place in the event of an active shooter. However, the response to that potential threat varies by location.Peoria, IL11 hours ago
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Journal StarAfter collapse of Baltimore bridge, could a similar incident happen in Peoria?Towering over the Illinois River is the McClugage Bridge, named for the Depression-era mayor of Peoria and carrying traffic across War Memorial Drive into Tazewell County and back again since just after World War II. In the 74 years that the bridge has been in existence, it has seen two significant improvements – the arrival of a new westward span in 1982, some 44 years after the bridge was opened and dedicated, and the renovation of the...
Peoria, IL1 day ago
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Journal StarHistoric Peoria Heights pump house will have a new tenant. Here's what we knowPeoria Heights and Bradley University have finally agreed to lease terms on the village's historic pump house building. The village board approved a five-year lease with Bradley University's Turner Center for Entrepreneurship, which will use the facility as a shared commercial kitchen, at its meeting Tuesday night. “There is a real need...
Peoria Heights, IL5 hours ago
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Pekin Daily TimesNew owners of a popular Pekin-based pizza food truck are ready to open for the seasonThe new owners of the popular Pekin-based The Pizza Guys Woodfired food truck intend on carrying on the old owners' legacy. “Dave and Cathy (Wildenradt) have done such a good job of making a name for it,” said Pizza Guys co-owner Cody Stewart. “We’d be in Morton and someone would say “I drove over from Canton,” and I’d be like “Did you come for the event?’ He said ‘No, I came for the pizza.’ People follow the (Pizza Guys) Facebook page and travel just to get a slice of our pizza.”
Pekin, IL3 days ago
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Salvation Army to donate 135 mattresses for Central Illinois kidsPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Hope to Dream has collaborated with Salvation Army to provide a good night’s sleep for Central Illinois kids. A Salvation Army news release states that 135 new Serta and Beautyrest mattresses provided by Serta Simmons Bedding will soon be available to needy Central Illinois families with children under 16-years-old.Peoria, IL18 hours ago
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Get ready for ‘cicada-pocalypse’ as two broods are set to emerge this summerPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — They’re back…. If you haven’t already heard, two broods of cicadas are set to emerge beginning this month and if you aren’t a bug person, the following might make you a bit squeamish. Millions upon millions of cicadas — large noisy insects...Peoria, IL1 day ago
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Journal Star'The success all over': Why Illini Bluffs girls compete for titles in 3 sports every yearAs if Annabelle Fortin wasn’t busy enough with softball season, the Illini Bluffs senior decided to take a five-hour drive to play volleyball. After last Friday’s on-the-diamond victory, Fortin hopped in a car the following morning for a club volleyball tournament in Louisville, Ky. She could have spent her Saturday catching up on sleep or just giving herself a break. ...
Glasford, IL5 hours ago
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