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Scientists Say July was the Hottest Month Ever
Meteorologists say July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday that July was 1.71 degrees Fahrenhei...
Kevin Bessler Aug 15, 2019
Tremont Man Named Commander Of 183rd Guard Wing
(Springfield)–Colonel Donald Carpenter, of Tremont, a veteran with multiple overseas tours, a certified expert in process improvement and someone with national level military experience, has bee...
Julia Bradley Aug 15, 2019
New Venue Is A Celebration Of Arts In The Heights
A new performing arts venue will be unveiled in Peoria Heights Thursday night. A ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration is planned for 5:30 p.m. at the Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing A...
Julia Bradley Aug 15, 2019
Easterseals Of Central Illinois Warns About SPAM
According to a post on their Facebook page, Easterseals Central Illinois is warning the public to not open any suspicious emails. “By now you may have received an email that appears to be from E...
Julia Bradley Aug 15, 2019
South Peoria Home Damaged By Fire
Peoria Firefighters/Paramedics responded to reports of a single story house fire at 1604 S. Griswold Street just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Crews found smoke and fire blowing out a window on the side...
Julia Bradley Aug 15, 2019
Illinois Health Officials Issue Algae Warning
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Public Health are reminding residents to exercise caution if they are planning activities on Illinois waterways, including lakes, rivers,...
Kevin Bessler Aug 14, 2019
Hy-Vee Investigating Data Breach
A grocery store chain with two locations in Peoria is investigating a data breach. Hy-Vee is warning customers about a potential credit card data breach affecting its gas stations, coffee shops, and r...
Kevin Bessler Aug 14, 2019
Groundbreaking At Dream Center Peoria
Expansions are coming to Dream Center Peoria. Wednesday the Dream Center celebrated a groundbreaking to kick off the construction of the $1.7 million expansion plans for the facility. Phase one is the...
Kristina Leahy Aug 14, 2019
Watch For Buses And Students As The School Year Begins
School is back in session in the Peoria area. If not now, by next week. Sgt. Tony Halsey, with Illinois State Police, says it is against the law to pass a school bus stopped with lights flashing and i...
Julia Bradley Aug 14, 2019
Peoria Home Damaged By Fire
Peoria Firefighter/Paramedics were called to a home at 5027 North Edgebrook Drive just after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. When crews arrived, they encountered heavy smoke and flames at the bottom of the home...
Julia Bradley Aug 14, 2019

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