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Filling a gap at PPS
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Public Schools could be looking into fill a vacancy in a high needs school. PPS Board President Dan Adler said that if the the search is approved, there would be an offer h...
Kristina Leahy Feb 24, 2020
Pekin to regulate gas and electric bicycles
PEKIN, Ill. — The city of Pekin will now keep tabs on low-speed gas and electric bicycles. The city council Monday approved an ordinance which will require riders to register with the Pekin Poli...
Kevin Bessler Feb 24, 2020
Carly Fiorina this year’s speaker for the George Washington Banquet
PEORIA, Ill. — A businesswoman and political figure is serving as the keynote speaker for The Creve Coeur Club of Peoria’s 122nd George Washington Banquet. Carly Fiorina, Chairman of Carly...
Kristina Leahy Feb 24, 2020
Worst one yet? Forecasts say winter storm could be heaviest of 2020
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Metro area has been gearing up since the weekend for another round of winter weather. News Partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins said it could end up anothe...
Jeremy Scott Feb 24, 2020
Tazewell County gets extra funding for election matters
PEKIN, Ill. — Just in time for election season, the Tazewell County Clerk’s Office has received nearly $6,000 in grant money. Through two Federal CyberNavigator Grants, the office got nort...
Jeremy Scott Feb 24, 2020
Setti named interim CEO of Chamber and CEO Council
PEORIA, Ill. — The Boards of Directors of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and CEO Council have announced Chris Setti will be the interim CEO of both organizations until a permanent replaceme...
Julia Bradley Feb 24, 2020
Weaver proposes bill to create local minimum wages
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) says local governments, concerned about the impact a $15 minimum wage would have on local economies, should be allowed to decide what’...
Julia Bradley Feb 24, 2020
BU issues alert following robbery near campus
PEORIA, Ill. — Bradley University Police alerted students Sunday night to an armed robbery near campus. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of W. Main Street, near N. Univer...
Julia Bradley Feb 24, 2020
Morton teacher among three injured after being struck by car in Chicago
CHICAGO — Three people from Morton have been hospitalized in Chicago after being struck by a car as they were crossing the street. WBBM-TV in Chicago has reported that three pedestrians were str...
Dalton Kemper Feb 23, 2020
Family safe after kitchen fire Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. — A kitchen fire Saturday in Peoria caused $10,000 in damage to the home. Peoria Firefighters/Paramedics responded to the call just before noon; and the home, located at 422 E. Arca...
Dalton Kemper Feb 23, 2020

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