Shabnam Danesh

Peoria, Washington, D.C., United States

Anchor and Reporter at WMBD-TV (Peoria, IL)

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CEFCU manager marks record 50 years of service

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shabnam Danesh

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A local credit union is recognizing a longtime employee for a record 50 years of service. Mary Ewell Turner has worked at CEFCU since 1975. She started as a high school co-op at 16 years old. Since then, she’s climbed ranks from corporate cashier to record store manager. CEFCU honored Turner’s contributions to the company on Wednesday with a cake celebration. It was supposed to be a surprise, but Turner unexpectedly came to work early. “Its just amazing.
East Peoria approves $50,000 lead service line replacement grant program

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shabnam Danesh

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — East Peoria City Council on Tuesday approved a $50,000 grant program to replace lead pipes in homes around the city. The city’s Lead Service Line Replacement Plan will give eligible low-income homeowners up to $1,000 each to comply with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requirements. “It’s our way of saying, hey, we know that the EPA is pushing this, they’re pushing us and we’re going to have to be pushing you.
East Peoria approves Center Street Crossing development

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shabnam Danesh

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A major East Peoria development will bring condos, restaurants and live outdoor entertainment to the Levee District in the next few years. East Peoria City Council on Tuesday approved the third amendment to the Levee District Overlay plan, which includes Center Street Crossing, a mixed-used development that will extend from behind Costco, past CEFCU, ending near East Peoria City Hall. “We’re looking for more entertainment options.
Peoria Humane Society seeks homes for 200+ kittens in need

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shabnam Danesh

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — With kitten season in full swing, the Peoria Humane Society is bursting at the seams. Most stray cats aren’t spayed or neutered, leading to a surge in litters every spring. Kitty Yanko, executive director of Peoria Humane Society, said they have more than 200 kittens looking for their furr-ever homes. “It’s no fault of the mom cats when they have a litter that they can’t take care of, and they’re outside without a home.
On the Record: Washington Mayor Gary Manier and Peoria City Councilman Chuck Grayeb

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shabnam Danesh

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Washington’s longest serving mayor is stepping down after 24 years at the helm, and Chuck Grayeb is leaving the Peoria City Council after more than two decades spent around the Horseshoe. WMBD’s On The Record recently sat down with both of them to get their thoughts on leaving public life. Gary ManierMany in the Tazewell County city of Washington can’t picture their city without having Gary Manier with the mayor’s gavel in his hand.
WMBD On The Record: Bloomington city manager Jeff Jurgens and state Sen. Li Arellano

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shabnam Danesh

As cities across the country face housing shortages, Bloomington is no exception. Jeff Jurgens, Bloomington’s city manager, joined us to discuss efforts to address its ongoing housing crisis, highlighting two key projects recently passed by the City Council. The council on Monday will consider a new housing incentive policy “that will help incentivize developers to come in and add more single family homes and more units into our community,” he said.
How to control your allergies this spring

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shabnam Danesh

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Spring is in full swing in Central Illinois, but so is allergy season. Dr. Ravi Kashyap, pulmonologist at Carle Methodist Hospital, said grass and tree pollen allergies have spiked recently. Symptoms include itchy eyes, stuffy nose, cough and scratchy throat. “We are seeing a lot of allergy patients, both the patients as well as our staff as well. It looks like especially last week or so the allergies have been really rampant.
Congressman Sorensen addresses concerns at Peoria town hall

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shabnam Danesh

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.) said working across the aisle has proven to be more difficult than his first term, as he answered questions from a room full of concerned citizens in Peoria regarding the rapid changes in Washington. More than 100 people, mainly teachers, parents and seniors, turned out for the town hall at Woodruff Career and Technical Center in Peoria on Tuesday night.
Planting trees for the next generation on Earth Day

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shabnam Danesh

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — On this Earth Day, the Peoria Park District is digging in to make a difference with its annual community tree planting. Staff and volunteers planted three oak trees at Donovan Park Arboretum, expanding its diverse collection of native and non-native trees.
Washington High students participate in local Student Government Day

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shabnam Danesh

WASHINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — It’s wasn’t your typical school day for students from Washington Community High School. Instead of sitting in class, students got a taste of what it’s like to work in local government during the city’s annual Student Government Day. More than a dozen students spent the day learning how local government works. They took on roles like city administrator, police chief, and even mayor.