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Peoria Rivermen make history Saturday night
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Rivermen made history in two different areas Saturday night when they defeated the Macon Mayhem 3-0. The win against the Mayhem put the Rivermen’s record at 5-0. ...
Dalton Kemper Nov 03, 2019
Illinois marijuana law aims to undo harm of war on the drug
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – When lawmakers crafted the law legalizing marijuana in Illinois, they tried to make sure it would right what many see as past wrongs linked to the drug. In addition to e...
Dalton Kemper Nov 02, 2019
Strike-ending deal will shape Chicago schools for years
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago teachers and students affected by an 11-day strike have returned to classrooms. A tentative agreement that ended the walkout is expected to shape education in the nation...
Kristina Leahy Nov 02, 2019
Illinois representative charged with bribery resigned
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A state representative in Illinois charged with bribery in a federal complaint has resigned. Rep. Luis Arroyo submitted his resignation Friday after 13 years in the House. Th...
Mike Sabol Nov 01, 2019
A resort-for-all-seasons in your backyard
SPRING BAY, Ill. — Get ready to glamp. Developer Kim Blickenstaff and sportsman Dwayne Atherton have announced the creation of the Spring Bay Sankoty Lakes Resort and Retreat. The 200-acre facil...
Jeremy Scott Nov 01, 2019
Bradley unveils Business and Engineering Convergence Center
PEORIA, Ill. – Hundreds gathered at Bradley University Friday to see the new $100 million Business and Engineering Convergence Center. The new building will house classes for the Foster College ...
Kristina Leahy Nov 01, 2019
Man injured in S. Peoria shooting
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police responded to a Shotspotter alert around 7:30 a.m. Friday in the 2400 block of West Malone. Police confirm a man was being treated for a gunshot wound, but did not re...
Julia Bradley Nov 01, 2019
Shooting overnight at Peoria night club
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police responded to a call at approximately 3:19 a.m. Friday from the Dream Night Club, at 2205 SW Washington Street, for a reported shooting. Police said two people suffer...
Julia Bradley Nov 01, 2019
Peoria crews battle business fire
PEORIA, Ill. — Firefighters were called about 8:30 p.m. Thursday to the 6800 block of N. Frostwood Parkway for a possible structure fire. Heavy smoke was seen coming from the back of a single st...
Julia Bradley Nov 01, 2019
Clock change means time to change smoke alarm batteries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– The end of daylight saving time is a reminder to test and change batteries in smoke alarms. The Office of the State Fire Marshall issued a reminder, that it is time to test an...
Mike Sabol Oct 31, 2019

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