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Lion King departure from Peoria Broadway season
Lion King departure from Peoria Broadway season
The planned return of Disney’s The Lion King to Peoria for the 2027-2028 Broadway season has been cancelled because the current North American tour will close in August 2027, though a new ver…
www.centralillinoisproud.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Lion King departure from Peoria Broadway season
Dutch Bros to donate $1 per drink sold to Easterseals this Friday
Dutch Bros to donate $1 per drink sold to Easterseals this Friday
Dutch Bros Coffee is scheduled to host its annual Buck for Kids event this Friday, September 18, at its Bloomington and Urbana locations to donate $1 from every drink sold to Easterseals Central Il…
www.centralillinoisproud.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Dutch Bros to donate $1 per drink sold to Easterseals this Friday
New clip from live
New clip from live
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September 16, 2026 at 11:47 PM
New clip from live
More Good News Only: Pumpkin Capital of The World
More Good News Only: Pumpkin Capital of The World
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September 16, 2026 at 11:32 PM
More Good News Only: Pumpkin Capital of The World
Peoria Public Schools board delays vote on strategic plan services contract
Peoria Public Schools board delays vote on strategic plan services contract
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Public Schools board needs a couple more weeks to begin crafting a new strategic pla...
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September 16, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Peoria Public Schools board delays vote on strategic plan services contract
What's on Your Table? | Ep. 42: Haynes on Main
What’s on Your Table? | Ep. 42: Haynes on Main
The WMBD crew visited Haynes on Main in Mackinaw to sample various menu items including salads, tuna crispy rice, wraps, and smash burgers.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:47 PM
What's on Your Table? | Ep. 42: Haynes on Main
Police investigate after 14-year-old girl shot in foot in Peoria
Police investigate after 14-year-old girl shot in foot in Peoria
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September 16, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Police investigate after 14-year-old girl shot in foot in Peoria
Rain Chances Continue At Times Through This Weekend
Rain Chances Continue At Times Through This Weekend
Timing out upcoming rain chances across Central Illinois.
www.25newsnow.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Rain Chances Continue At Times Through This Weekend
Firefighter injured while battling Peoria garage fire
Firefighter injured while battling Peoria garage fire
A firefighter was injured during an accidental electrical fire that destroyed a garage in Peoria, Illinois, on Wednesday.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Firefighter injured while battling Peoria garage fire
A bridge ramp in Washington to close for rehabilitation work
A bridge ramp in Washington to close for rehabilitation work
A bridge ramp from U.S. Business 24 to westbound U.S. 24 in Washington, Illinois, is scheduled to close for rehabilitation work starting September 17.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:47 PM
A bridge ramp in Washington to close for rehabilitation work
State Superintendent sees learning in action at WCHS
State Superintendent sees learning in action at WCHS
Illinois’ top education official came to Washington Community High School to see education in action— but the most important part of his visit may have been what he learned from
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September 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM
State Superintendent sees learning in action at WCHS
4 people sent to hospital after tree falls onto car
4 people sent to hospital after tree falls onto car
Peoria Police and Fire Departments responded to an accident on the corner of N. Wisconsin Ave and E. Arcadia Ave just before noon on Sept. 16. When they arrived they found a tree had fallen on a car.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:47 PM
4 people sent to hospital after tree falls onto car
Possible agreement in no-stalking case against former Creve Coeur deputy chief
Possible agreement in no-stalking case against former Creve Coeur deputy chief
A hearing regarding a no-stalking order against former Creve Coeur deputy police chief Daniel Nelson was postponed until October 1 following brief court proceedings in Peoria County.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Possible agreement in no-stalking case against former Creve Coeur deputy chief
Police investigating after Peoria teen shot in the foot
Police investigating after Peoria teen shot in the foot
Peoria police are investigating after a 14-year-old girl was shot in the foot early Wednesday morning in Peoria, Illinois.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Police investigating after Peoria teen shot in the foot
Police: Man arrested in connection with 27 shots fired in Peoria
Police: Man arrested in connection with 27 shots fired in Peoria
A man was located and arrested in connection to multiple ShotSpotter alerts in Peoria Monday night.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Police: Man arrested in connection with 27 shots fired in Peoria
North and southbound lanes of Peoria intersection closed after tree falls in road
North and southbound lanes of Peoria intersection closed after tree falls in road
Several lanes at the intersection of North Wisconsin and East Arcadia avenues in Peoria, Illinois, were closed after a large tree fell into the road.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:17 PM
North and southbound lanes of Peoria intersection closed after tree falls in road
Endangered Missing Person Advisory activated for Farmington man
Endangered Missing Person Advisory activated for Farmington man
The Illinois State Police and Farmington Police Department issued an endangered missing person advisory for 82-year-old David B. Coulter, who was last seen Tuesday near PK Cafe in Farmington.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Endangered Missing Person Advisory activated for Farmington man
Trial set for two Peoria men accused in double murder case
Trial set for two Peoria men accused in double murder case
Two men, Dorrean Ellis and Karon Hopkins, are scheduled to stand trial in November for first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Malik Pickett and Gary Traylor.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Trial set for two Peoria men accused in double murder case
Rain and Storm Reports Sept. 15-16
Rain and Storm Reports Sept. 15-16
A stalling cold front brought several rounds of storms, hail, and heavy rainfall to the Peoria area, with showers and localized flooding expected to continue through the weekend.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
September 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Rain and Storm Reports Sept. 15-16
Hand soap recalled for potential contamination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Hand soap recalled for potential contamination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Six hand soaps distributed across 15 states have been recalled over possible bacterial contamination. See the brands, lot codes and affected products.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Hand soap recalled for potential contamination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
BASH Motorcycle Parade for local Food insecurity this Saturday
BASH Motorcycle Parade for local Food insecurity this Saturday
The 35th annual B.A.S.H. event is scheduled to take place this weekend, featuring a motorcycle parade and auction to benefit local organizations addressing food insecurity.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
September 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM
BASH Motorcycle Parade for local Food insecurity this Saturday
Injuries reported after early morning crash in Peoria
Injuries reported after early morning crash in Peoria
www.25newsnow.com
September 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Injuries reported after early morning crash in Peoria
State Police issue endangered missing person alert for man last seen in Farmington
State Police issue endangered missing person alert for man last seen in Farmington
www.25newsnow.com
September 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM
State Police issue endangered missing person alert for man last seen in Farmington
On And Off Rain Chances Remain In Control
On And Off Rain Chances Remain In Control
www.25newsnow.com
September 16, 2026 at 1:17 PM
On And Off Rain Chances Remain In Control
On And Off Rain Chances Remain In Control
On And Off Rain Chances Remain In Control
Periodic rain chances will continue to drive the forecast over the next several days.
www.25newsnow.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM
On And Off Rain Chances Remain In Control