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On the Record: Peoria schools superintendent celebrates growth and success Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat is proud of the improvements across the board for the school system, including increased graduation rates, teacher retention, and di…

On the Record: Peoria schools superintendent celebrates growth and success

Morton bakery continues operations after fire scorches lobby

Morton bakery continues operations after fire scorches lobby

Winning Powerball numbers last night in Nov. 24 lottery drawing: Anyone win Powerball jackpot? Did anyone win the Powerball last night, Nov. 24, 2025? Winning Powerball numbers and drawing results for Monday's $654 million lottery jackpot.

Winning Powerball numbers last night in Nov. 24 lottery drawing: Anyone win Powerball jackpot?

Beloved Christmas House owner Mike Holtz passes away in Normal Mike Holtz, the owner of the infamous Christmas House in Normal, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, leaving a hole in the community, but his legacy will live on as his family plans to li…

Beloved Christmas House owner Mike Holtz passes away in Normal

On the Record: Illinois U.S. Senate candidate runs to end military support for Israel PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A University of Illinois professor who is running for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat is separating himself from the leading candidates by campaigning on ending …

On the Record: Illinois U.S. Senate candidate runs to end military support for Israel

Final fundraising year underway for ‘Divine Nine’ plaza honoring historically Black fraternities and sororities The NPHC campaign aims to raise $300,000 for a permanent display honoring nine historically Black Greek organizations on the Illinois State University campus.

Final fundraising year underway for ‘Divine Nine’ plaza honoring historically Black fraternities and sororities

Kevin Brown memorial tournament marks 20 years of hoops and heart The Kevin Brown Memorial Tournament of Champions is entering its 20th year, raising money to support the fight against Glioblastoma in Brown’s honor and bringing in tens of thousands of dolla…

Kevin Brown memorial tournament marks 20 years of hoops and heart

Bloomington Arts Center hosts record-breaking performance Teresa Cuputo, The Experience, Live set a venue record for gross sales at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, bringing in over 1100 people and generating over $104,000 in revenue, which…

Bloomington Arts Center hosts record-breaking performance

On the Record: Peoria schools superintendent celebrates growth and success Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat is proud of the improvements across the board for the school system, including increased graduation rates, teacher retention, and di…

On the Record: Peoria schools superintendent celebrates growth and success

Peoria Friendship House receives $300,000 grant from Illinois The Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service in Illinois has been awarded a $300,000 grant to strengthen its after-school programs and expand its Pathway to Your Future initiative, which helps …

Peoria Friendship House receives $300,000 grant from Illinois

Snow possible in Central Illinois Thanksgiving weekend PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Our well-advertised pattern change that will bring winter-like temperatures to Central Illinois for the end of November remains on track, but conditions are becoming mor…

Snow possible in Central Illinois Thanksgiving weekend

Want a safe Thanksgiving? Start thawing that turkey now

Want a safe Thanksgiving? Start thawing that turkey now

$300K grant to help expand services at Peoria Friendship House

$300K grant to help expand services at Peoria Friendship House

Peoria’s Friendship House receives state grant for after school programs PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's Friendship House is receiving some help from the state for its after-school programs. ...

Peoria’s Friendship House receives state grant for after school programs

Bradley vs. Princeton live updates: Game time, TV from Florida tournament It's Bradley vs Princeton in the first round of the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational in Florida. Follow for live updates and highlights.

Bradley vs. Princeton live updates: Game time, TV from Florida tournament

Unloaded gun reportedly found in locker at Tremont Middle School TREMONT, Ill. - Tremont Police say there's no indication of any threats after an unloaded firearm was allegedl...

Unloaded gun reportedly found in locker at Tremont Middle School

Lizzie Seils - Coroner IDs Peoria teen killed in Lexington Hills Apartments shooting

Lizzie Seils - Coroner IDs Peoria teen killed in Lexington Hills Apartments shooting

Man arrested for August assault near Peoria apartment complex PEORIA, Ill. - An arrest has been made after an assault near a Peoria apartment complex in August. Peoria Poli...

Man arrested for August assault near Peoria apartment complex

Amazon's Black Friday sale has up to 50% off winter essentials Shop Amazon Black Friday deals on cozy winter essentials, kitchen and home favorites. Save up to 50% on jackets, heated vests and more today.

Amazon's Black Friday sale has up to 50% off winter essentials

5 best Black Friday sales for kids' toys from Amazon, Target and more We've rounded up the top kid-friendly Black Friday 2025 deals from interactive toys to cozy pajamas and more.

5 best Black Friday sales for kids' toys from Amazon, Target and more

Unloaded firearm found in student's locker at Tremont Middle School Tremont Middle School administrators found an unloaded firearm in student's backpack, which was stored in the student's locker Monday.

Unloaded firearm found in student's locker at Tremont Middle School

Peoria man arrested for an August assault on woman A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection with an incident in August where a woman was attacked by a man allegedly armed with a firearm, and police also found a handgun in his car and active war…

Peoria man arrested for an August assault on woman

Victim in Peoria apartment complex fatal shooting identified PEORIA, Ill. - The 17-year-old victim in a fatal shooting at a Peoria apartment complex Saturday night has bee...

Victim in Peoria apartment complex fatal shooting identified

Peoria man dead after officer-involved shooting at St. Louis airport A 31-year-old male whose last known address is in Peoria was killed in an officer-involved shooting at St. Louis' Lambert airport.

Peoria man dead after officer-involved shooting at St. Louis airport

AncestryDNA kits are the lowest price ever for Black Friday Gift an AncestryDNA kit, or grab one for yourself for the lowest price ever, just $29. Shop the Black Friday sale to save on holiday gifts.

AncestryDNA kits are the lowest price ever for Black Friday

East Peoria volunteers create holiday traditions at FOLEPI Sandi Armstrong and Karen Colvin are the creative minds behind two FOLEPI events, the Ornament Hunt and the Town Track Down, which create life-long memories for area families and children.

East Peoria volunteers create holiday traditions at FOLEPI

A gun was found in a Tremont school kid’s locker on Monday An unloaded gun was found in a student’s locker at Tremont Middle School on Monday morning, and the student had already been isolated from the general student population prior to the discover…

A gun was found in a Tremont school kid's locker on Monday

Unloaded gun reportedly found in locker at Tremont Middle School TREMONT, Ill. - Tremont Police say there's no indication of any threats after an unloaded firearm was allegedl...

Unloaded gun reportedly found in locker at Tremont Middle School

Was Morgan Geyser found? A look back on Slender Man stabbing Morgan Geyser was found in Illinois, reigniting nationwide interest in the Slender Man stabbing. Here's what we know about the case and the 2014 victim.

Was Morgan Geyser found? A look back on Slender Man stabbing

Save up to 65% on Lenox table decor, ornaments for Black Friday Shop the Lenox Black Friday sale and save up to 65% on elegant table decor, charming ornaments and festive holiday gifts.

Save up to 65% on Lenox table decor, ornaments for Black Friday