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Gov. Pritzker announces next round of rental assistance
CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday announced the next round of rental assistance with the eviction moratorium set to end on August 31. Pritzker encouraged renters and landlords to apply for $5...
Dalton Kemper Jul 14, 2021
Ely pleads not guilty to murder of Peoria surgeon
PEORIA, Ill. — Robert Ely Wednesday pleaded not guilty for the murder of Dr. William Marshall. Prosecutors say Ely conned his way into Marshall’s home in January before stabbing him to dea...
Dalton Kemper Jul 14, 2021
Peoria City Council discusses ongoing gun violence
PEORIA, Ill. — Violence in Peoria has been a main topic of conversation, especially after the 17th homicide of the year occurred Monday. Council member Denise Jackson, of the 1st District, addre...
Dalton Kemper Jul 14, 2021
Crews use “Jaws of Life” to rescue driver from SUV
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called to the 4600 block of S.W. Jefferson around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday on reports of a five car accident. Enroute, dispatch told Peoria Fire that there was ...
Julia Bradley Jul 14, 2021
West Peoria Council clears way for BYOM lounge
WEST PEORIA, Ill. — West Peoria took a a step forward Tuesday night in making a “bring your own marijuana” lounge a reality. The West Peoria City Council cleared the way for “H...
Julia Bradley Jul 14, 2021
Carjacking spree ends in crash on War Memorial
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police responded to a pair of carjackings on Tuesday. The first incident was in the 900 block of W. MacQueen just before 12:30 p.m. The victim told police that she was appr...
Julia Bradley Jul 14, 2021
Accident on Knoxville shuts down southbound traffic near War Memorial
PEORIA, Ill. — A rollover accident on southbound Knoxville Ave. shut down traffic on the street just before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The accident reportedly happened during a police pursuit, according...
Dalton Kemper Jul 13, 2021
U.S. health official says COVID-19 boosters could risk more serious side effects
(Reuters) -The United States is reviewing the need for a third COVID-19 booster shot among residents who have already been vaccinated but needs to see more data to know if additional shots could raise...
Julia Bradley Jul 13, 2021

The British Invasion Comes to Washington
CJ Jul 13, 2021
UPDATE: Man killed Monday night identified
UPDATE 3:20 p.m. — Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood has identified the man killed Monday night as 23-year-old Labaron Duff, of Peoria. Duff suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and l...
Julia Bradley Jul 13, 2021

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