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U.S. Marshals looking for suspect in connection with weekend shooting
PEORIA, Ill. — Heavy police activity Thursday afternoon shut down part of Knoxville Ave. Around 1:45 p.m., U.S. Marshals were searching the 300 block of East Frye for a suspect in connection wit...
Kristina Leahy Nov 07, 2019
Warehouse District renovation project announced
PEORIA, Ill. — New living and retail spaces are being planned for the Warehouse District in Peoria. The Downtown Development Corporation of Peoria (DDC) announced Thursday the purchase of parcel...
Jeremy Scott Nov 07, 2019
CityLink offers free rides to veterans
PEORIA, Ill. — In honor of Veterans Day, CityLink is offering free bus rides to veterans all day on Monday, November 11. “Passengers who are veterans are asked to present a valid veterans ...
Julia Bradley Nov 07, 2019
Peoria man convicted of 2018 fatal shooting
PEORIA, Ill. — One of two men charged with a fatal shooting in July 2018 has been convicted. Peoria County Court records show Jamie Weyrick, 19, of Peoria, was convicted this week after a three ...
Julia Bradley Nov 07, 2019
Peoria County board member out on bond after being arrested for battery
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria County Board member Matthew Windish is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after an altercation outside Tremont on Tuesday. The case was referred to the Tazewe...
Julia Bradley Nov 07, 2019
Peoria Park District proposes 2020 budget
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Park District presented the 2020 budget to the Board of Trustees at Wednesday night’s board meeting. Some slight increases in fees are among the changes proposed ...
Dalton Kemper Nov 06, 2019
Nine area men find out fate on underage sex charges
PEORIA, Ill. — Nine local men were arrested over the weekend and charged with attempted enticement of a child to engage in sexual activity. The men charged used social media and the internet to ...
Kristina Leahy Nov 06, 2019
Priztker Administration helps Limestone receive funds for new ambulance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Limestone Township will see a new ambulance in its emergency vehicle lineup. The Pritzker Administration released $9.3 million to help communities across Illinois receive fun...
Kristina Leahy Nov 06, 2019
Salvation Army collects ‘Coats for Kids’
PEORIA, Ill. — The Salvationa Army, along with OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and news partner 25 News, have begun collecting gently used or new coats to make sure every child in the ...
Julia Bradley Nov 06, 2019
Peoria home damaged by fire overnight
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Firefighters were called around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday to a home in the 1600 block of N. California for reports of a dryer fire. First crews on the scene found the entire laund...
Julia Bradley Nov 06, 2019
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