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Kerosene causes Thursday accidental fire
PEORIA, Ill. — A container of kerosene went up in flames Thursday afternoon, causing approximately $30,000 in damage. Peoria Firefighter/Paramedics were called to the area of Nebraska and Atlant...
Oct 15, 2020
Local COVID roundup 10/15: Woodford goes to 11
PEORIA, Ill. — Woodford County’s COVID-related death count has reached double digits. Peoria City/County Health Department reported two females between Wednesday and Thursday died from com...
Oct 15, 2020
State COVID roundup 10/15: record high case count
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois has a new high for COVID-19 cases recorded over a 24-hour period. Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,015 people between Wednesday and Thursday tested po...
Oct 15, 2020
Women aren’t the only ones who get breast cancer
PEORIA, Ill. — In October, we see pink ribbons and hear how women need to get their mammograms. But, women aren’t the only ones who get breast cancer. Gayle Young, Missions Director with t...
Oct 15, 2020
Harris suspends travel after staffer tests COVID-19 positive
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Joe Biden's presidential campaign says vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested p...
Oct 15, 2020
US layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 898,000, a historically high number that is evidence that layoffs remain a hindrance to the economy's recovery...
Oct 15, 2020
Overnight shooting leaves woman injured
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police responded to two ShotSpotter alerts just before 12:30 a.m. Thursday in the 700 block of N. Shipman. Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said 26 rounds were ...
Oct 15, 2020
Freeze Warning issued for Friday 1 a.m.– 9 a.m. (10/16)
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Oct 15, 2020
Out of the running: IHSA DQs local athlete from further competition
***UPDATE 10/15/20 6:45 P.M.*** Bob Baker told WMBD News the family has decided not to pursue an emergency injunction, meaning Bryce will miss Friday’s meet. Monday’s appeal will take plac...
Oct 15, 2020
Donovan Park possible location for 18-acre performing arts venue
PEORIA, Ill. — Donovan Park is being looked at as a future home for an 18-acre performing arts venue. The Peoria Park District Board of Trustees gave permission to park district staff Wednesday ...
Oct 14, 2020
Peoria, IL, USA
69 °F Fog
