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Bradley students hold another protest over proposed cuts to programs and faculty
PEORIA, Ill. – As a final decision looms regarding cuts to programs and faculty at Bradley University, a small group of students are making their voices heard to try and save them. A protest at ...
TJ Carson Dec 06, 2023

‘Summer Camp’ officially becomes ‘Solshine’
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. – The Summer Camp music festival has, after 22 years, officially become a different music festival that will also focus on the arts. Jay Goldberg Events says what they are call...
Will Stevenson Dec 06, 2023

Teen accused of shooting Manual student on way to school enters plea following grand jury indictment
PEORIA, Ill. – A teen being tried as an adult for allegedly shooting a Manual High School student on his way to school has pleaded not guilty. Peoria County Court records indicate Jimichael Brow...
Will Stevenson Dec 06, 2023

For at least 6 months, state failed to act on Carlinville funeral director that mishandled remains
CARLINVILLE, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) – State regulators allowed a Carlinville funeral director to operate for months despite a complaint filed by a local coroner who found a decomposing bod...
Will Stevenson Dec 06, 2023

UPDATE: Holiday wish lists filled at Children’s Home of Illinois
Update: 5:55 a.m. 12/7 PEORIA, Ill. – The Christmas spirit is alive and well among donors wanting to help kids in need this holiday season. Peoria's Children’s Home told 25 News Wednesday ...
Julia Bradley Dec 06, 2023

Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinois families with infants and toddlers now have access to free children's books that can be sent directly to their home, regardless of their income. Go...
TJ Carson Dec 05, 2023

Teenager arrested after South Peoria home invasion and vehicle theft on Monday
PEORIA, Ill. – A teenage boy was arrested Monday afternoon after a vehicle was stolen in South Peoria earlier that morning. Peoria Police say an adult male reported four male suspects forcing th...
TJ Carson Dec 05, 2023

Woman injured after South Peoria shooting Tuesday morning
PEORIA, Ill. – A woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting Tuesday morning in South Peoria. Police responded at around 8:00 A.M. in the area of West Marquette and So...
TJ Carson Dec 05, 2023

OSF Healthcare doctor gives advice on what do as respiratory viruses start to increase
PEORIA, Ill. – The risk of respiratory viruses is on the rise now that cold weather is starting to blanket central Illinois. OSF Healthcare Doctor Brian Curtis tells WMBD's "Greg and Dan" they'r...
TJ Carson Dec 05, 2023

Some contested races in Peoria, Tazewell Counties as candidate filing deadline for primary ends
PEORIA, Ill. – Some races for local seats in the Illinois General Assembly will be contested in next March’s primary, while some won’t, now that the candidate filing deadline for the...
Will Stevenson Dec 05, 2023
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