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Tazewell County sheriff release ‘non-violent’ inmates after elderly prisoner dies from Legionnairs

The Illinois Fighting Illini face the Ohio State Buckeyes in a Week 7 college football game. Here are live updates and highlights.

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Illinois football vs. Ohio State live updates: Week 7 game score, highlights

Inmate’s death linked to Legionnaire’s Disease, says Tazewell County Sheriff

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Inmate's death linked to Legionnaire's Disease, says Tazewell County Sheriff

A 93-year-old man held at the Tazewell County Jail died last month after contracting Legionnaires’ disease, prompting the sheriff to take precautionary measures to reduce the jail’s pop…

These are real estate transactions in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties of $78,000 or more.

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Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for October 11, 2025

Illinois plays Ohio State on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. CT on Fox. Here are the betting odds and predictions ahead of the game.

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Illinois vs. Ohio State predictions, picks, odds: Who wins Week 7 college football game?

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Spook Hollow to open for the season

What channel is Illinois Fighting Illini football vs Ohio State Buckeyes game on today? How to watch, including time, TV schedule, streaming info and game odds.

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What channel is Illinois vs. Ohio State on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 7

Inmate’s death linked to Legionnaire’s Disease, says Tazewell County Sheriff

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Inmate's death linked to Legionnaire's Disease, says Tazewell County Sheriff

A 93-year-old man held at the Tazewell County Jail died last month after contracting Legionnaires’ disease, prompting the sheriff to take precautionary measures to reduce the jail’s pop…

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Learn the latest high school football scores and all of Friday’s most exciting plays in tonight’s episode of Game Day Live Overtime.

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WATCH: Game Day Live Overtime 10-10-2025

Check your tickets for Illinois daily lottery draw games here.

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Illinois Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Oct. 10, 2025

DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD) — Watch as the Dunlap Eagles take on the Washington Panthers in high school football.

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WATCH: Dunlap vs. Washington 10-10-2025

East Peoria Community High School is mourning the loss of Mr. Martin Hobbs, a beloved science teacher and HOPE Club sponsor, who passed away after a long battle with cancer.

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East Peoria Community High honors beloved longtime science teacher

EUREKA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Eureka Hornets played against the El Paso-Gridley Titans in high school football on Friday.

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WATCH: Eureka vs. El Paso/Gridley 10-10-2025

Did anyone win the Mega Millions drawing last night, October 10, 2025? Friday's winning Mega Millions numbers and lottery results for $575 million jackpot.

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Did anyone win Mega Millions last night, Oct. 10, 2025? Mega Millions winning numbers, results

East Peoria Community High School is mourning the loss of Mr. Martin Hobbs, a beloved science teacher and HOPE Club sponsor, who passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Peoria Connected @peoriaconnected.bsky.social · 12h

East Peoria Community High honors beloved longtime science teacher

Here are the top teams and golfers after the first round of the 2025 IHSA boys and girls golf state finals in Bloomington-Normal and Decatur.

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2025 IHSA golf state finals: Top teams, players after first round in Bloomington-Normal, Decatur

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Calvin Freeman 35, will remain in custody until he stands trial after a Peoria County Circuit Judge cited him as being a significant threat to the community and the woma…

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Judge detains Peoria shooting suspect, cites community threat

Joseph E. Braun, 66, was arrested by Peoria and Bartonville police for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl in Peoria and Bartonville five years ago.

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66-year-old man arrested for alleged child exploitation in Peoria

Joseph Braun, 66, was arrested Wednesday after a joint investigation by Peoria and Bartonville Police.

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66-year-old Bartonville man arrested for alleged sex crimes against a child

Tori Puffer is in her second year as band director at Farmington High School and is committed to the program, with her students feeling her dedication and hard work, and the team hoping to add to t…

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Friday Night Sounds Week 7: Farmington Marching Band

The German American Central Society celebrated the grand opening of its new chapter at 7403 N. Radnor Road, featuring a ribbon cutting, live music, and an accordionist, after months of renovation a…

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German American Central Society opens new site in Peoria

CityLink, in collaboration with the Peoria Friendship House, is hosting the 38th annual Stuff the Bus campaign to collect ten tons or more of non-perishable food donations at Kroger stores around P…

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Peoria community unites for 38th annual food drive event

The Peoria Heights Fire Department voted to contract with the City of Peoria Fire Department for certain emergency response calls, and the vote was followed by a tense exchange between a trustee an…

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Former Peoria Heights Interim Fire Chief clears up heated online exchange with trustee

Cedar Ridge Elementary School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a parade, highlighting its multi-lingual and culturally diverse school community, and inviting parents and family members to jo…

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Cedar Ridge Elementary hosts colorful Hispanic heritage parade