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Apartment fire displaces Peoria family
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called out just before 9 a.m. Monday to the 3400 block of W Sunburst Lane on report of an apartment fire. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the roof...
Julia Bradley Dec 10, 2019
Low-speed electric bicycles discussed at Pekin City Council
PEKIN, Ill.- Traffic codes in Pekin could include the use of low-speed electric and gas powered bicycles in 2020. The Pekin City Council voted Tuesday night to table the motion to add such bicycles to...
Kristina Leahy Dec 09, 2019
Know the legal age when giving lottery tickets
SPRINGFIELD, Il. — The Illinois Lottery has reached out with a reminder to players, while Instant Tickets make great gifts, they are not meant for minors. Illinois Lottery spokesperson Jason Sch...
Mike Sabol Dec 09, 2019
Promise Clubs Thriving in Peoria Schools
PEORIA, Ill. — The 7th anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shooting is Saturday, and a program in Peoria schools was developed to avoid similar tragedies. They are called “SAVE Promise Cl...
Kevin Bessler Dec 09, 2019
Chamber Prez stepping down
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Griffin has announced his resignation. Griffin announced Monday he has accepted the position of President and CEO of the Sioux Falls, Sou...
Jeremy Scott Dec 09, 2019
Dry Christmas trees can lead to dangerous house fires
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. — With several types of Christmas trees out on the market, many people still choose to display real firs or pines. When picking out a live tree, Peoria Heights Fire Chief, G...
Kristina Leahy Dec 09, 2019
Car crashes into East Peoria OSF Urgo location
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — A vehicle crashed Sunday morning into the East Peoria OSF Urgo location, at 133 Spinder Drive in the Levee District. East Peoria Police said a 22-year-old woman, who was feel...
Julia Bradley Dec 09, 2019
Final suspect sentenced for Peoria teen’s 2015 death
PEORIA, Ill. — Samuel Clay Junior, 23, was sentenced on Friday to 19 years in prison, after pleading guilty to aggravated battery in connection with the 2015 shooting death of 14-year-old Tommie...
Julia Bradley Dec 07, 2019
House fire displaces Peoria family
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called just before 9:30 p.m. Friday to a home in the 3000 block of W. Ann on reports of a fire. Crews found heavy smoke pouring out the front of the home....
Julia Bradley Dec 07, 2019
Peoria Public Library offers new streaming services
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Public Library will launch free digital streaming services on Monday, December 9, as a gift to the community. Library Public Relations Manager Jennifer Davis said the s...
Mike Sabol Dec 07, 2019

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