Author Archives: Ed Hammond
Local art on display throughout Peoria
PEORIA, Ill - The City of Peoria has unveiled its newest beautification initiative, designed to showcast local art. The Banners and Boxes program highlights the work of 21 local artists and are displa...
Aug 15, 2025 Photo: 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Ed Hammond
25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins announces retirement
PEORIA, Ill. - Approaching a 50-year anniversary in the broadcasting industry, 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins has announced his retirement. His last day on the air will be October 15. "I wa...
Aug 13, 2025 Photo: 25 News video
"Tiny Homes" discussed by Peoria City Council
PEORIA, Ill - A concept of "Tiny Homes' to shelter the homeless was discussed this week by the Peoria City Council. One supporter of such a project is 3rd District Councilman Tim Riggenbach. "It's ver...
Aug 13, 2025 Photo: 1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Ed Hammond
Illinois Dems say state should be blueprint in national fight against Trump
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats say they've delivered for middle class residents and that's the blueprint their party should follow in 2026. Democratic candidates for Illinois ...
Aug 13, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker addresses the crowd and receives cheers from his fellow party leaders at a Governor’s Day rally at the Illinois State Fair on August 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Jeffries says working-class focus is key to Democrats retaking U.S. House
Article Summary U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, was the keynote speaker at the state's largest annual downstate gathering of Democrats on Wednesday. Jeffries is poised to becom...
Aug 13, 2025 U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries gives a keynote address at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch in Springfield on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. The event is the largest annual downstate gathering of Illinois Democrats. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Rule changes approved for 2025 college football season
REUTERS/Field Level Media Rule changes coming to college football in 2025 include a crackdown on faking injuries and the addition of timeouts for extra periods. The National Football Foundation announ...
Aug 13, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Jan 19, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship logo on the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
Trump to host Kennedy Center Honor event as he expands his reach in Washington
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will host this year's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony after announcing a lineup of honorees he approved as part of his effort to r...
Aug 13, 2025 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend "Les Miserables" opening night at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo
Amazon adds perishable foods to same-day delivery to take on Instacart, Walmart
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Subscribers to Amazon.com's Prime service can now get strawberries, milk, meats and frozen dinners on the same day they order them as the company expands its fast-delivery option ...
Aug 13, 2025 FILE PHOTO: A downtown building is wrapped in Amazon Prime advertising ahead of Comic-Con International, in San Diego, California, U.S. July 22, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
USDA moves to end employee union contracts, documents show
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Agriculture moved on Tuesday to terminate union contracts with thousands of employees of its animal health and food safety inspection agencies, according t...
Aug 13, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Banners of U.S. President Donald Trump and President Abraham Lincoln reading "Growing America Since 1862" hang over the entrance to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Morton pumpkin farm will close to the public
MORTON, Ill. (25 News) - The Village of Morton is synonymous with pumpkins. But, one pumpkin farm in Morton is closing to the public. 25 News reports Ackerman Family Farms will close its gift shop and...
Aug 11, 2025 Photo: 25 News
