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Jan 2, 2025 · LEWISTOWN, Ill. (WMBD) — An Ipava man was handing off his two daughters to his wife in Downtown Lewistown when he allegedly shot and killed a man on New Year’s Eve. Nicholas Pratt, 33, …

Jan 11, 2025 · PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — State Farm is being accused of canceling thousands of fire insurance policies in California right before the massive wildfires. More than 10,000 homes and businesses have ...

Nov 30, 2024 · GRUNDY COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — A Father and son have been identified as those killed in a roll-over crash in LaSalle County. Daniel Wilson, 57, and Drew Wilson, 24, of Pontiac, were pronounced ...

Jan 1, 2025 · FULTON COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — An Ipava man was arrested in connection with a New Year’s Eve shooting that left one person dead on Tuesday. Nicholas Pratt, 33, was arrested later Tuesday night ...

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Jan 3, 2025 · Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — A winter storm is expected track across the country this weekend bringing accumulating snow from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic coast. Key Takeaways Snow continues …