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'More Playing Time': Bradley Men's Basketball Coach Earns Contract Extension

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Bradley head coach Brian Wardle has earned a contract extension from the university to stay at the helm of a men's basketball program he's built into a winner.See the Story

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Detweiller at Dark 2025: All the winners from the unique annual cross county races

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Here are the winners and top runners from the 2025 Detweiller at Dark cross country races in Peoria, Illinois.Read Article

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Sweet corn and pork chops steal the show at annual German American Central Society Corn Boil

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DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD) -- Sweet corn, soccer and summer fun were on the menu at Hickory Grove Park as the Peoria German American Central Society hosted its Annual Corn Boil on Sunday. The event ran from noon to 8 p.m. and brought in crowds looking for great food and a good cause. Admission and parking were free, while a ten-dollar ticket got guests a full meal that included a juicy pork chop sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw and all-you-can-eat sweet…Read Article

Illinois State Fair to implement enhanced security measures

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- With the Illinois State Fair right around the corner, they are teaming up with the Illinois State Police to provide stronger security measures. The state fair, which will begin on Aug. 7, will have more advanced safety features, including a ban on the following items, according to a release from Lori Harlan, a fair spokesperson: Firearms (concealed carry is prohibited) Weapons of any kind (including but not limited …Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

ISU’s budget balanced after millions of dollars cut, still room for non-union staff to get raises – WEEK (Peoria)

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President Aondover Tarhule said the administration has changed ISU’s budgeting process for the first time in decades, basing spending on projected revenues. For example, administrators are assuming student enrollment will increase 2.6 percent in fiscal year 2026, and they expect a 3 percent increase in state funding, although ISU has contingency plans in case the university receives just a 1 percent gain.Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

Pet Pack Rescue offers program for adopters to go on doggie dates | News Channel 3-12

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By WBBM News Staff Click here for updates on this story PEORIA, Illinois (WBBM) — Dating has gone to the dogs! Pet Pack Rescue, based in Peoria, is pairing people with puppies. This is part of a new program to match rescue pups with their fur-ever families. How does it work? There are 50 dogs that prospective families can choose from. Those future adopters can then take the pups out, helping them to socialize with different people and enviro…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

Hundreds gather for 22nd annual Whitney’s Walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention

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BRIMFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- Hundreds of people laced up their shoes Saturday morning for the 22nd annual Whitney’s Walk for Suicide Prevention and Awareness at Jubilee College State Park. The event honors lives lost to suicide and supports mental health education across central Illinois. Organized by Carle Health Center for Philanthropy in Greater Peoria, the event has raised more than $1.8 million since its creation in 2004. This year alone, the …Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

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'More Playing Time': Bradley Men's Basketball Coach Earns Contract Extension

Detweiller at Dark 2025: All the winners from the unique annual cross county races

Sweet corn and pork chops steal the show at annual German American Central Society Corn Boil

Illinois State Fair to implement enhanced security measures

ISU’s budget balanced after millions of dollars cut, still room for non-union staff to get raises – WEEK (Peoria)

Pet Pack Rescue offers program for adopters to go on doggie dates | News Channel 3-12

On the Record: How local public radio will handle the federal funding cuts

UPDATED: Boil order lifted for North Peoria

Team Peoria leads Team Tazwood 4-2 after Day 1 of Junior River Cup

16 Illinois Wesleyan University students earn Academic All-American honors

Hundreds gather for 22nd annual Whitney’s Walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention

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Illinois State Fair to implement enhanced security measures

ISU’s budget balanced after millions of dollars cut, still room for non-union staff to get raises – WEEK (Peoria)

Pet Pack Rescue offers program for adopters to go on doggie dates | News Channel 3-12

On the Record: How local public radio will handle the federal funding cuts

UPDATED: Boil order lifted for North Peoria

Team Peoria leads Team Tazwood 4-2 after Day 1 of Junior River Cup

16 Illinois Wesleyan University students earn Academic All-American honors

Hundreds gather for 22nd annual Whitney’s Walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention