Author Archives: Mike Sabol
Bustos reacts to new EPA ethanol plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, sent mixed reactions to a new ethanol plan issued by the EPA. Earlier this month, the administration...
Oct 15, 2019 MWC-Bustos
Fatal pedestrian accident in Peoria
PEORIA, Il. - One person is dead after a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in Peoria. Police spokesperson Amy Dotson confirms that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle around 7:30 p.m. Friday. Informati...
Oct 12, 2019 MWC-Photo credit & permission by 25-News
Kevin McAleenan out at Homeland Security
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump says Kevin McAleenan is out as the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and says he will be announcing a new acting secretary in the ne...
Oct 11, 2019 AP-News photo credit
Freeze Watch issued for Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch that covers counties in the western and central parts of Illinois. The Freeze Watch will be in effect Friday night through Saturda...
Oct 10, 2019
Illinois ramps up vehicle vs. deer season awareness
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - It's that time of year when drivers need to be extra watchful for deer crossing Illinois roads. Illinois Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Rachel Torbert said, as deer m...
Oct 09, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals advance to the NL Championship Series
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals scored 10 runs for the biggest opening inning in postseason history and dealt the Atlanta Braves another playoff heartbreak with a 13-1 rout in decisive Gam...
Oct 09, 2019 MWC-photo credit - St, Louis Cardinals Face Book Page.
"Lights On, Peoria:" Peoria Public Schools awarded federal grant
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Schools announced Wednesday the school district was awarded a $3,475,172 School Climate Transformation Grant. The grant is for three high schools: Richwoods, Peoria High a...
Oct 09, 2019 MWC-MS1470WMBD
The Illinois Lottery launch instant game to fight breast cancer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Lottery launched the latest "Ticket For The Cure" instant game to benefit the fight against breast cancer. Officials say on an average.. a woman is diagnosed with brea...
Oct 08, 2019 MWC
Governor Pritzker, lawmakers attract data center construction to Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Governor JB Pritzker took another step to build an Illinois where both businesses and working families can thrive. The governor joined legislators, business leaders, labor leaders,...
Oct 07, 2019 MWC (file)
Fire prevention week prepares families for fire emergencies
Springfield, Ill.- The Office of the State Fire Marshal kicks off National Fire Prevention Week 2019. Governor JB Pritzker proclaimed October 6 through October 12 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois. ...
Oct 04, 2019 MWC-MS-ICC-GA
