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Peoria crews battle house fire overnight
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called around 2:15 a.m. Thursday to a fire in the 1100 block of E. Kansas Street. The homeowner, who was already outside with police, said the fire starte...
Julia Bradley Nov 14, 2019
Victim of the I-74 crash near Morton identified
MORTON, Ill. – A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 74 east of Morton Tuesday, claimed the life of a Metamora woman. Tazewell County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as 25-year old Tay...
Mike Sabol Nov 13, 2019
House approves cap on insulin costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House has approved legislation to cap the amount diabetes patients must pay for insulin to $100 a month. The vote Wednesday to answer skyrocketing prescription i...
Mike Sabol Nov 13, 2019
Snow plow drivers urge caution on the roadways
PEORIA, Ill. — With a few snowfalls already this year, snow plow drivers want to remind motorists to use caution and be safe, especially around the plows. The City of Peoria, Peoria County, and ...
Kristina Leahy Nov 13, 2019
$1K offered for capture of shooting suspect
PEORIA, Ill. — The Greater Peoria Area Crime Stoppers have offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Tyshan J. Gayton, 23, of Peoria. Peoria Police said Gayton is wanted i...
Jeremy Scott Nov 13, 2019
Civic Center comedy show brings new contraption
PEORIA, Ill. — The Nov. 15 Louis C.K. show at Peoria Civic Center will introduce a new concept to the area. Thanks to Yondr, attendees will have their cell phones and other devices that have the...
Jeremy Scott Nov 13, 2019
Southside Mission prepares to feed over 4,000 on Thanksgiving
PEORIA, Ill. — It’s no easy feat cooking for over 4,000 people. Chef Chris Franzo, with Peoria’s Southside Mission, told WMBD’s Greg and Dan, that’s how many container me...
Julia Bradley Nov 13, 2019
Peoria shooting victim listed in serious condition
PEORIA, Ill. — According to Public Information Officer Amy Dotson, Peoria Police searched the area of Adams, Washington and South Streets Tuesday night looking for a crime scene after a shooting...
Julia Bradley Nov 13, 2019
UnityPoint will not merge with Sanford Health
WEST DES MOINES, Ia. — UnityPoint Health will not merge with Sanford Health, according to a news release. UnityPoint officials said, “Over the past several months, UnityPoint Health has se...
Julia Bradley Nov 13, 2019
Police search for crime scene after shooting victim shows up at hospital
PEORIA, Ill. — According to Public Information Officer Amy Dotson, Peoria Police searched the area of Adams, Washington and South Streets Tuesday night looking for a crime scene after a shooting...
Julia Bradley Nov 13, 2019

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