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Man Found Dead in Truck Parked Near the DCFS Building in Peoria

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Man Found Dead in Truck Parked Near the DCFS Building in Peoria

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A 73-year-old man was found dead in a truck that was parked in a lot in Peoria's North Valley, the Peoria County Coroner said late Friday afternoon. The Penske truck was in the parking of the Department of Children and Family Services' building which is near the corner of Jefferson and Abington streets, said Coroner Jamie Harwood. His office was called to the location at about 1:30 p.m., according to a post on the office's…See the Story

Community gathers in solidarity with Los Angeles to protests against ICE in Peoria

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Community gathers in solidarity with Los Angeles to protests against ICE in Peoria

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Dozens of community members gathered at the intersection of North University and West Main streets to show support and solidarity with Los Angeles following recent riots and protests. The demonstration centered around immigrant rights and voiced strong opposition to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. One of the lead organizers, Terri Brink, emphasized the importance of keeping ICE out of Peoria. “ICE does not pl…Read Article

Miller Park in Bloomington celebrates Juneteenth with family-friendly event

Juneteenth · Peoria

Miller Park in Bloomington celebrates Juneteenth with family-friendly event

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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- The city of Bloomington is set to have a day full of events at Miller Park for Juneteenth. The city is teaming up with the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project for the free family-friendly event from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, said Katherine Murphy, a city spokeswoman. At the event, there will be a plethora of activities including live entertainment, a children's area, food trucks and more, she sai…Read Article

MXSW Insider: Mexican chain to open 2nd Peoria location

Sorry! While most of MouthBySouthwest.com is free to read, MXSW Insider articles are for paid subscribers only. Learn how to become an MXSW Insider. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password The post MXSW Insider: Mexican chain to open 2nd Peoria location appeared first on MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST.Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

18-year-old arrested in connection to South Peoria tow yard death

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- An 18-year-old was arrested Saturday in connection with a man's death at a South Peoria tow yard. Terrance Shaw, 18, was arrested just before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at the Peoria Police Department. He was arrested without incident and transported to the Peoria County Jail, said police Sgt. Amy Dotson. On Friday, Shaw and Jaylin Polnitz, 16, were both charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death Mo…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

'We all we got, we all we need' chants kick off the 2nd annual Ernestine Jackson parade

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- People eagerly lined the streets of South Peoria as the annual Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade kicked off. The parade started with the appearance of this year's Grand Marshal, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, and Mayor Rita Ali, who both took the stage at noon Sunday at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in South Peoria. Ali, who was last year's Grand Marshal, talked first and shared how proud she is of the parade a…Parade · Peoria Read Article

51st Annual Steamboat Classic draws thousands of runners for most ambitious race yet

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The 51st annual Steamboat Classic saw thousands of runners competing in both the traditional 4-mile and 15K races, marking the event’s most ambitious year yet. For the first time, the race featured several championship-level competitions, drawing elite athletes from across the country. Race Director Adam White emphasized that the strong support from the Peoria community continues to be a key factor in the race’s success. “…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

6th Annual Bloomington-Normal Mobile Pride Parade returns to celebrate acceptance and community

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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- What began in 2020 as a safe way to hold Pride celebrations during the pandemic has grown into a beloved annual event: the Bloomington-Normal Mobile Pride Parade. This year’s 6th Annual Mobile Pride Parade took place at 10 a.m. on June 14 at Miller Park, located at 1020 S. Morris Avenue. Originally planned to drive through the park, organizers adjusted the route due to the simultaneous “No Kings” protest happening in …Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

Normal Community baseball drops extra-innings heartbreaker in 4A semis 2-1

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JOLIET, Illinois (WMBD) - Gavin Swartz and the rest of the Normal Community Ironmen gave everything they had Friday evening in Joliet in the 4A semifinals. But they would come up just short of a state championship appearance, losing to Libertyville 2-1 in an eight-frame, extra-innings affair. The Iron defense made incredible plays on defense to keep the game scoreless through seven innings. Gavin Michaels earned an unassisted double play in the …Baseball · Peoria Read Article

Everybody's Got a Story: Paul Boub and SmokinGhost BBQ

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CHILLOCOTHE, Ill (WMBD) -- Paul Boub volunteered at the Illinois Valley Central high school concession stand when he was in school. That served as the launch point for his barbeque career. "When you volunteer, you're donating your time, you're giving back. And well ironically, I got something back and it's now taken me down a road that I never thought I would take," Boub who's the owner and the chief flavor officer of his business "Smokin Ghost …Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

Western Michigan-bound Liliana Janeczko leads Lockport as field general in state semifinals. ‘Unbelievably proud.’

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PEORIA — She could have pouted. But she supported her teammates instead. She could have folded, especially after an injury. But she healed, watched and learned, and eagerly embraced a glorious opportunity. Lockport catcher Liliana Janeczko is having a remarkable senior season. She will be remembered as the field general on the first team for the Porters to bring home a state trophy since 2004. The Western Michigan commit is pretty proud of that.…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

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