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Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaPolice say lighting, speed or alcohol not a factor in deadly crash that killed Dunlap senior100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Lighting, speed, or alcohol were not contributing factors in a deadly crash last month that killed a Dunlap High School senior just before her graduation last month. That's the word from the Peoria Police Department which has been extremely tight-lipped regarding the May 4 two-vehicle collision in the 8400 block of Orange Prairie Road that killed NevaehMitchell. Peoria police have released very little regarding the cras…See the Story

Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaPrep sports recap for June 5, 2024100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) -- Defending state champ Notre Dame opened June with a pair of wins at the Illinois Central College summer league on Wednesday. The Irish, who won the class 2A girls basketball state title in March, bring back four starters and beat Limestone and Morton on the first night of the summer basketball league. Notre Dame is the defending ICC summer league champ. In softball, Pontiac heads to state this weekend. The Indians, wh…See the Story

Peoria, Illinois · PeoriaPeople will be “flocking” to Tremont this weekend100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesTREMONT, Ill. (WMBD) -- This weekend, people will be "flocking the block" at the 58th Tremont Turkey Festival, arguably the village's biggest event of the year. This year's theme is "Flock the Block," and there will be plenty of decorations to signify that theme. Jeff Reynolds is the event's co-chair and spoke to the generational aspect of the festival. His wife, Holly, is the other chairperson. The festival runs deep in her family. "Her grandfa…See the Story

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Backyard chicken proposal to go before Peoria City Council

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Backyard chickens are one step closer to reality after the city's Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday unanimously recommended the proposal to City Council. There was a sea of yellow to show support for bringing backyard chickens to the city of Peoria during the commission's meeting. "This initiative is aimed at fostering sustainable urban agriculture, enhancing local food security, and providing educational opportun…See the Story

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Miller Park Zoo celebrating 133 years with birthday bash this Saturday

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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- On Saturday, join the Miller Park Zoo for its 133rd birthday celebration. The birthday party also lands on World Oceans Day. In conjunction with the ocean's theme, the Illinois MerPod will be present to talk about ocean conservation. Silvia Schuh, the zoo's events and volunteer coordinator, said it's an honor for the zoo to have sustained longevity. "If you ever get a chance and look up our history, It's really intere…See the Story

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One person dead after fire at Caterpillar foundry in Mapleton, sheriff says

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MAPLETON, Ill. (WMBD) -- A person is dead after a fire at the Caterpillar Mapleton Foundry, the county's top law enforcement officer said. According to Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins, deputies were called to the foundry at 5 p.m. Thursday on a report of a fire with a possible fatality. When they arrived, they found the fire and confirmed one person was dead. The Peoria County Sheriff's Office, Timber-Hollis Fire Department, and AMT respon…See the Story

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Peoria’s American Legion Post #2 remembers and honors those who fought on D-Day

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- For members of American Legion Post #2, Thursday's ceremony on Peoria's Riverfront was more than just laying a wreath for those who died during the Normandy Landings. It was also about letting the community know that people from the Peoria area were there on that historic day 80 years ago and that many didn't come home. WMBD hosts screening of ‘D-Day: The Greatest Victory’ "It's just about letting people know the i…See the Story

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Peoria man sentenced to 10 years in prison for reckless homicide

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A Peoria man was sentenced to 10 years in prison -- the maximum allowed -- for a November 2020 car crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another. Adrian Isom Gregory, 33, was sentenced on the charges of reckless homicide and aggravated reckless driving in connection with the Nov. 20, 2020, crash near the intersection of Reservoir Boulevard and Rochelle Lane. Gregory was going more than 90 mph on Reservoir when…See the Story

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Peoria man creates art through chalk

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- From a young age, Devin McGlone has always had a passion for art, even if it wasn't his idea at first. "When I was growing up, my brother drew I sort of copied off of him as one would do, and then it came time to go off to college and so I decided to go to art school," Peoria native Devin McGlone said. He got a college degree in anime but came back to central Illinois and got a job in the local bar scene where he was able…See the Story

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Illinois Secretary of State awarding local libraries tech grants

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CICERO, Ill. (WMBD) -- Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced he is awarding $2 million worth of grants to underserved libraries around the state on Thursday. Giannoulias' office identified 113 libraries eligible to receive the grants, which can be used for needed technology enhancements. The grants that are given are either $27,500 or $12,500. Some of the local libraries that are eligible to receive the funding include: Parlin…See the Story

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Teen’s trial on illegal machine gun possession set for August

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) An August trial date has been set for a Central Peoria teenager accused of illegally possessing a machine gun. But whether D’Berry M. Coleman, 18, goes before a Peoria County jury or not remains to be seen. Usually, a first-trial setting is pushed back to allow a defense attorney more time to build a case. Coleman's charge, a single count of unlawful use of a weapon, is the class X version, which is nonprobationable and carr…See the Story

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