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You Gotta Eat: River City Grill
You Gotta Eat: River City Grill
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December 6, 2025 at 4:32 AM
You Gotta Eat: River City Grill
Mega Millions numbers last night in Dec. 5 drawing jackpot: Anyone win Mega Millions? Results
Mega Millions numbers last night in Dec. 5 drawing jackpot: Anyone win Mega Millions? Results
Did anyone win the Mega Millions drawing last night, Dec. 5, 2025? Friday's winning Mega Millions numbers and lottery results for $50 million jackpot.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Mega Millions numbers last night in Dec. 5 drawing jackpot: Anyone win Mega Millions? Results
Local Business reacts to Illinois' decision to keep tax on tips
Local Business reacts to Illinois' decision to keep tax on tips
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December 6, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Local Business reacts to Illinois' decision to keep tax on tips
Volunteers spread holiday cheer by stuffing gift bags for local veterans
Volunteers spread holiday cheer by stuffing gift bags for local veterans
The 16th District American Legion Auxiliary is stuffing Christmas gift bags with personal care and essential items for local homebound and homeless veterans at the Bob Michel VA Outpatient Clinic.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Volunteers spread holiday cheer by stuffing gift bags for local veterans
Dutch Bros is coming to Bloomington; helps blossom new developments
Dutch Bros is coming to Bloomington; helps blossom new developments
Dutch Bros is opening its first Illinois location in Bloomington, with the city having streamlined its development process to make it easier for businesses to open there.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Dutch Bros is coming to Bloomington; helps blossom new developments
Accidental house fire in Peoria caused by 'discarded' smoking materials
Accidental house fire in Peoria caused by ‘discarded’ smoking materials
A house fire in South Peoria caused by discarded smoking materials resulted in $100,000 worth of damage, but no one was injured and the fire was contained within 10 minutes.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Accidental house fire in Peoria caused by 'discarded' smoking materials
Sangamon County Reacts to Sean Grayson's Attorney's request for a new trial
Sangamon County Reacts to Sean Grayson's Attorney's request for a new trial
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December 6, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sangamon County Reacts to Sean Grayson's Attorney's request for a new trial
US Cellular and T-Mobile donate $1,500 in baby supplies to support Crittenton Centers' crisis nursery
US Cellular and T-Mobile donate $1,500 in baby supplies to support Crittenton Centers’ crisis nursery
US Cellular, now part of T-Mobile, donated over $1,500 worth of essential baby items to Crittenton Centers’ Crisis Nursery to help families in need this holiday season.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
US Cellular and T-Mobile donate $1,500 in baby supplies to support Crittenton Centers' crisis nursery
Miller Park Zoo appoints Norah Fletchall as interim director
Miller Park Zoo appoints Norah Fletchall as interim director
Norah Fletchall has been selected as the new interim director of the Miller Park Zoo, replacing Jay Pratte, and will provide support during the transition to a permanent director.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Miller Park Zoo appoints Norah Fletchall as interim director
911 calls from Texas floods reveal chaotic and desperate pleas for rescues
911 calls from Texas floods reveal chaotic and desperate pleas for rescues
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — In an instant, frantic voices overwhelmed the two county emergency dispatchers on duty in the Texas Hill Country as catastrophic flooding inundated cabins and youth camps al…
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December 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
911 calls from Texas floods reveal chaotic and desperate pleas for rescues
Recent fire renders 40% of Downtown Peoria apartment building unsafe for habitation
Recent fire renders 40% of Downtown Peoria apartment building unsafe for habitation
The City of Peoria is considering allocating $300,000 in COVID-19 relief funds to fix a fire alarm system at the New Hope Apartments, which offers 84 units of permanent supportive housing, after a …
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December 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Recent fire renders 40% of Downtown Peoria apartment building unsafe for habitation
Holiday Express brings Christmas magic to OSF Children’s Hospital
Holiday Express brings Christmas magic to OSF Children’s Hospital
The Holiday Express celebration at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois brought holiday cheer to young patients and their families, providing them with a festive experience complete…
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December 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Holiday Express brings Christmas magic to OSF Children’s Hospital
Winter pet care 101: Central Illinois expert gives practical tips every owner should follow
Winter pet care 101: Central Illinois expert gives practical tips every owner should follow
Officials from the Peoria County Animal Protection Services are stressing the importance of keeping pets safe and inside during the winter months.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Winter pet care 101: Central Illinois expert gives practical tips every owner should follow
Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence
Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence
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December 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence
Town of Normal app data breach
Town of Normal app data breach
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December 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Town of Normal app data breach
20 ISUPD personnel honored for work on campus shooting
20 ISUPD personnel honored for work on campus shooting
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December 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM
20 ISUPD personnel honored for work on campus shooting
Accumulating snow continues to look likely this weekend
Accumulating snow continues to look likely this weekend
Here is the latest timing and totals for this weekend's snow, as well as a look ahead to more cold weather next week.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Accumulating snow continues to look likely this weekend
The 2026 World Cup stage is being set. Here's how to buy tickets
The 2026 World Cup stage is being set. Here's how to buy tickets
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets update, how to buy tickets for your city's game. Learn how to buy, pricing details and official resale info.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The 2026 World Cup stage is being set. Here's how to buy tickets
Snow Forecast: Another round of light snow expected Saturday night
Snow Forecast: Another round of light snow expected Saturday night
Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — Just as temperatures start to warm enough to melt the snow we have on the ground, another system looks to bring another blanket of light snow to central and northern Ill…
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December 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Snow Forecast: Another round of light snow expected Saturday night
Woodford County Sheriff warns of scam targeting families of inmates
Woodford County Sheriff warns of scam targeting families of inmates
The Woodford County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a scam that targets family members of inmates, in which scammers claim to be law enforcement and demand payment for an ankle m…
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December 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Woodford County Sheriff warns of scam targeting families of inmates
Peoria public works crew prepare for weekend winter weather
Peoria public works crew prepare for weekend winter weather
The Peoria Public Works Department is preparing for a winter system expected to bring at least two inches of snow to the area this weekend, with crews ready to monitor conditions and respond as nee…
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December 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Peoria public works crew prepare for weekend winter weather
Chicago team joins Pekin's 60th annual holiday basketball tournament
Chicago team joins Pekin's 60th annual holiday basketball tournament
The 16-team Pekin Insurance Holiday Tournament is set for 2025 with the addition of a second Chicago Public League team.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Chicago team joins Pekin's 60th annual holiday basketball tournament
Illinois residents should avoid leaving these 8 things in their freezing cars
Illinois residents should avoid leaving these 8 things in their freezing cars
Some items can become damaged or even burst in freezing temperatures. Here's a list of items you should avoid leaving in your car this winter.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Illinois residents should avoid leaving these 8 things in their freezing cars
DOJ lawyer says it’s ‘wrong to allege’ Operation Midway Blitz is over
DOJ lawyer says it’s ‘wrong to allege’ Operation Midway Blitz is over
Judge rebuffs suggestion that ending lawsuit over immigration agents’ use of force would preclude new claims.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
DOJ lawyer says it’s ‘wrong to allege’ Operation Midway Blitz is over
Massey Commission publishes final report
Massey Commission publishes final report
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — After a year of testimony, studies and “shared grieving,” the Massey Commission has assembled and published its final report. The commission, formed in …
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December 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Massey Commission publishes final report