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Budget in place for Peoria County
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria County has a new budget. The Peoria County board unanimously passed the 2020 budget Wednesday at it’s last meeting of the year. County Administrator Steve Sorrel says...
Kevin Bessler Dec 18, 2019
Peoria fire stations participating in “Keep the Wreath Red”
PEORIA, Ill. — Festive holiday wreaths at all 12 Peoria fire stations are more than decor. For the 24th year, fire stations in Peoria are participating in the “Keep the Wreath Red” a...
Kristina Leahy Dec 18, 2019
State passes pension plan legislation
SPRIINGFIELD, Ill. — 649 emergency responder pension funds across the state have become just two. Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1300 into law on Wednesday to consolidate the hodgepodge...
Jeremy Scott Dec 18, 2019
NHL’s Stanley Cup coming back to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — It’s been 15 years since the NHL’s Stanley Cup was last on display in Peoria. That changes this Saturday night. “We’ve had it here before one time back in ...
Julia Bradley Dec 18, 2019
Bomb Squad gang members convicted
PEORIA, Ill. — After a trial that lasted close to two months in federal court, 13 members of a Peoria gang were found guilty of several charges, including murder, attempted murder and gang viole...
Kevin Bessler Dec 17, 2019
East Peoria City Council talks cannabis and video gaming cafes
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — During East Peoria’s last city council meeting of the year, adult-use recreational cannabis ordinances were matched with the state law, and commissioners discussed bann...
Kristina Leahy Dec 17, 2019
David Lee Roth to join Kiss in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. –A legendary rock singer has been added to the bill for Kiss’ stop in Peoria. David Lee Roth, the former lead singer for Van Halen, will be a special guest for the February 15...
Kevin Bessler Dec 17, 2019
Washington man charged with murder
WASHINGTON, Ill. — A Washington man has been charged with murder. The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office has charged Daniel Allbritton, 52, with three counts of murder in connection to the c...
Kristina Leahy Dec 17, 2019
Illinois announces extension for ACA enrollment
Chicago — Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace has been extended through Wednesday, December 18, 2 a.m. Central Standard Time. Consumers have an additio...
Julia Bradley Dec 17, 2019
Pritzker announces efforts to improve early childhood development
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. J-B Pritzker this week announced efforts to improve early childhood care and education in Illinois. Pritzker said he wants to make Illinois the best state in the nation ...
Julia Bradley Dec 17, 2019
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