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Fatal crash in Tazewell County
PEKIN, Ill. — A two vehicle accident in rural Tazewell County claims the life of a Pekin woman. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon on Springfield Road, about a quarter ...
Mike Sabol Dec 10, 2019
Two dispensary locations approved by Peoria City Council
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria City Council adopted ordinances for two adult use cannabis dispensaries in the city during Tuesday night’s meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved on...
Kristina Leahy Dec 10, 2019
Resurrection, not demolition, for Armory
PEORIA, Ill. — Do call it a comeback. Thanks to a major investment from developer Kim Blickenstaff, the long-dormant Peoria Armory is set for a major revitalization. Blickenstaff has become 50% ...
Jeremy Scott Dec 10, 2019
OSF files to develop Comprehensive Cancer Center
PEORIA, Ill. — OSF HealthCare has filed paperwork to develop a $237 million regional cancer treatment center in Peoria. The new facility would be located on the existing OSF campus. According to...
Julia Bradley Dec 10, 2019
Peoria to host IL GOP state convention in 2020
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria will host the Illinois GOP State Convention from June 11 to 13, 2020. The ILGOP Site Selection Committee chose Peoria in an unanimous vote, according to a press release Tue...
Julia Bradley Dec 10, 2019
PPS schools selected for two national programs
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria High School, Manual and Richwoods High Schools, have been chosen to be part of a group of 30 schools nationally to benefit from a $13 million grant from the Bill and and Me...
Julia Bradley Dec 10, 2019
PPS schools selected for two national programs
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria High School, Manual and Richwoods High Schools, have been chosen to be part of a group of 30 schools nationally to benefit from a $13 million grant from the Bill and and Me...
Julia Bradley Dec 10, 2019
Winning Lotto ticket sold in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — If you bought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket for Monday’s midday drawing, check your numbers. A $400,000 winning ticket was sold in Peoria at the Marathon gas station, located in ...
Julia Bradley Dec 10, 2019
Apartment fire displaces Peoria family
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called out just before 9 a.m. Monday to the 3400 block of W Sunburst Lane on report of an apartment fire. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the roof...
Julia Bradley Dec 10, 2019
Low-speed electric bicycles discussed at Pekin City Council
PEKIN, Ill.- Traffic codes in Pekin could include the use of low-speed electric and gas powered bicycles in 2020. The Pekin City Council voted Tuesday night to table the motion to add such bicycles to...
Kristina Leahy Dec 09, 2019

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