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East Peoria Schools Added To Every Student Initiative
The Peoria Riverfront Museum was packed Tuesday with government officials such as Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-17), Congressman Darin Lahood (R-18), and Democratic Senator Dave Koehler for a public o...
Kristina Leahy Aug 27, 2019
Illinois Expands Coverage For Mammograms
(DeKalb)- Gov. J-B Pritzker signed legislation Monday expanding health insurance coverage for mammograms and other breast cancer screenings. “When it comes to breast cancer in the United States,...
Julia Bradley Aug 27, 2019
Washington Man Charged With Murder For Missouri Crash
Ron Searle, 43, of Washington, was allegedly drunk when his pickup truck crossed the center line on Highway H in Crawford County, Missouri Saturday night, when he hit a motorcycle head-on, killing 25-...
Julia Bradley Aug 27, 2019
Thousands Honor IL Trooper Shot While Serving Warrant
(AP) – Thousands of people lined a 25-mile route as the body of a slain Illinois state trooper was returned to his small hometown. Trooper Nicholas Hopkins was fatally shot Friday while serving ...
Julia Bradley Aug 27, 2019
Farmers Almanac Predicts “Harsh” Winter
Peoria is in for a rough winter if the Farmer’s Almanac is correct. The Farmers’ Almanac released its annual extended forecast for winter 2019-2020. The Almanac is predicting a “free...
Kevin Bessler Aug 26, 2019
Seats For Soldiers At Dozer Park
The 4th annual Seats For Soldiers is back at Dozer Park in Peoria to save seats for soldiers, and raise money for Hope For The Warriors. Dr. Chris Michaels, Brand Manager for 104.9 The Wolf, and Presl...
Kristina Leahy Aug 26, 2019
The ‘Big Table’ Is Coming To Peoria
Peoria is preparing for the Big Table. Jeff Griffin, President of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, says the event in October will be focused on strengthening the Peoria region. “It’s a...
Julia Bradley Aug 26, 2019
Peoria Man Drowns At Lake Of The Ozarks
A Peoria man drowned at Lake of the Ozarks over the weekend. The Missouri State Patrol says the body of 23-year-old Sean Burgess, of Peoria, was recovered from Lake of the Ozarks Saturday night after ...
Julia Bradley Aug 26, 2019
PPS To Swear In New Board Member
Peoria Public Schools is set to fill the open District 2 seat on the Board of Education, which was vacated July 15 by Bob Davison Aviles. Lynne Costic is expected to be voted into office at the Board ...
Julia Bradley Aug 26, 2019
Peoria Crews Battle Apartment Fire
Peoria Firefighters/Paramedics were called to 3432 W. Oakcrest Drive around 9:20 a.m. Sunday for an apartment fire. Crews found smoke coming from the building with fire in the living room of apartment...
Julia Bradley Aug 25, 2019

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