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Pekin Police announce passing of retired K-9
PEKIN, Ill. — An important member of the Pekin Police Department family has died. Pekin Public Information Officer Billie Ingles said Retired K-9 Ahen passed away May 24 at the Pekin Animal Hosp...
Julia Bradley Jun 16, 2021

East Peoria moving forward with building outdoor concert space
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — The realization of a new outdoor concert venue in East Peoria has taken another step towards reality, as commissioners on Tuesday night approved phase two of the Levee Park p...
Jeremy Scott Jun 15, 2021

City of Peoria names new Police Chief
PEORIA, Ill. — Following a nationwide search, the City of Peoria has announced the new Chief of Police is Eric P. Echevarria. Echevarria has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience in E...
Dalton Kemper Jun 15, 2021

OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital earns top honors
PEORIA, Ill. — OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois has been recognized a one of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. Th...
Julia Bradley Jun 15, 2021

Peoria firefighter injured in brush fire
PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria firefighter was injured while responding to a brush fire Monday afternoon. Crews were called to a wooded area on West Reservoir Blvd. near Sterling Ave. in Peoria around ...
Julia Bradley Jun 15, 2021

PPS Superintendent proposes new school schedule; some board members disagree
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Public Schools (PPS) Superintendent Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat proposed a new, compromised three tier schedule for the 2021-22 school year that was met with some backlash ...
Dalton Kemper Jun 14, 2021

Owner of Northwoods Mall files for bankruptcy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Washington Prime Group (WPG), the parent company of Northwoods Mall and more than 200 locations across the United States, Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to a ...
Dalton Kemper Jun 14, 2021

Gov. Pritzker deploys Illinois National Guard to chemical fire in Rockton
ROCKTON, Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday he activated the State Emergency Operation Center and Illinois National Guard to a large chemical fire in Rockton. Shortly after 7:00 a.m. Monda...
Dalton Kemper Jun 14, 2021

PPD placards educate public about personal fireworks
PEORIA, Ill. — What’s legal and what’s illegal? Peoria Police are canvassing the city again this year, posting red placards in its neighborhoods to help educate citizens about person...
Julia Bradley Jun 14, 2021

Do You Remember?
CJ Jun 14, 2021
Peoria, IL, USA
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