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Rollover crash injures one
PEORIA, Ill. — A rollover crash with entrapment kept Peoria emergency crews busy Wednesday night in the 300 block of NE Glen Oak Ave. Firefighters and paramedics responded shortly after 7:30 to ...
Jeremy Scott Nov 28, 2019

Illinois Senator under investigation for possible bribery resigns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An Illinois state senator under federal investigation for fraud has resigned his office. In a letter sent Wednesday to the secretary of the senate, Chicago Democrat Martin A....
Mike Sabol Nov 27, 2019

Santa and friends to parade Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — The annual Santa Clause parade will be on Friday, November 29th. Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said the parade will begin around 10:00-10:15 a.m. “And the rou...
Kristina Leahy Nov 27, 2019

Staying healthy during the holidays can be a challenge
PEORIA, Ill. — With Thanksgiving on the way, unhealthy foods and overeating can be a challenge. Holly Miller, UnityPoint Health diabetes program coordinator, said to not wait to eat until the bi...
Kristina Leahy Nov 27, 2019

Peoria Heights man sentenced for toddler’s 2017 death
PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria Heights man has been sentenced to 58 years in prison for the death of his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son. In September, Joshua Rutledge was found guilty of first-deg...
Julia Bradley Nov 27, 2019

Winds make fighting fire difficult for Peoria crews
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Firefighters dealt with high winds early Wednesday morning while putting out a house fire. Fire broke out around 4 a.m. in the 1100 block of NE Jefferson Street. Flames wer...
Julia Bradley Nov 27, 2019

Peoria crews put out garage fire overnight
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters responded to a call just before 12 a.m. Wednesday from the 2300 block of W. Millman. Crews found a detached garage at the back of a residence on fire. Battalio...
Julia Bradley Nov 27, 2019

State to crackdown on illegal parking in handicapped spaces
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State officials are reminding holiday shoppers in Illinois not to park in handicapped-accessible spaces. A state-wide wide crackdown on illegal parking will start Friday at s...
Mike Sabol Nov 26, 2019

Illinois State Police stepping up patrols for holiday travel
METAMORA, Ill. — Thanksgiving is one of the busiest holidays for roadway travel, and Illinois State Police are prepared for the increased traffic. ISP Public Information Officer Haylie Polistina...
Kristina Leahy Nov 26, 2019

Peoria’s Ronald McDonald House nearly ready to open
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria’s Ronald McDonald House, located at the corner of Monroe and Spalding downtown, opens its doors Monday, December 16. Kelly Thompson, CEO of Ronald McDonald Charities ...
Julia Bradley Nov 26, 2019
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