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U.S. employers add 225K jobs in January
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hiring jumped at the beginning of the year as U.S. employers added 225,000 jobs. The Labor Department also says a half-million people streamed into the job market in January, t...
Julia Bradley Feb 07, 2020
Peoria man stabbed in the chest
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police responded around 12:30 a.m. Friday to the 3000 block of W. Ann on reports of a man being stabbed in the chest. Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said a do...
Julia Bradley Feb 07, 2020
Arrest follows Pekin High School crash
PEKIN, Ill. — 63-year-old David Mason faces several charges, including DUI and resisting arrest, after crashing into Pekin Community High School Wednesday night. The Tazewell County Sheriff̵...
Julia Bradley Feb 07, 2020
Honoring a Peoria basketball legend
PEORIA, Ill. — A sea of family, friends, and community members gathered Thursday to honor Manual High School graduate and hoops star, Howard Nathan Jr., with a street sign. The sign, at the corn...
Kristina Leahy Feb 06, 2020
TRAFFIC COLLISION ALERT FOR PEORIA CANCELLED
The Peoria Police Department has cancelled the traffic collision alert for the City of Peoria. Citizens that were involved in vehicle crashes should report the accident in person to the Peoria Police ...
Julia Bradley Feb 06, 2020
Medina Township home catches fire a second time
MEDINA TOWNSHIP, Ill. — Peoria firefighters responded just before 6 a.m. Thursday to a mutual aid call from the Dunlap Fire Department. Upon arrival, the home at 2028 Blackberry Lane was fully e...
Julia Bradley Feb 06, 2020
SNOW BAN CANCELLED FOR BARTONVILLE
The Emergency No Parking Ordinance for the Village of Bartonville has been cancelled. Residents with any questions can contact the Bartonville Police Department at (309) 697-2323.
Julia Bradley Feb 06, 2020
TRAFFIC COLLISION ALERT LIFTED FOR EAST PEORIA
The Traffic Collision Alert has been lifted in the City of East Peoria. All drivers who were involved in collision alert accidents are reminded that they have 36 hours to report the accident to the Ea...
Julia Bradley Feb 06, 2020
Bed fire damages Peoria home
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters responded just after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to a home in the 1400 block of N. Douglas on reports of a fire. Fire Battalion Chief Nate Rice said when crews arrived...
Julia Bradley Feb 06, 2020
Peoria crews handle slushy, snowy roads
PEORIA, Ill. — Thursday morning’s commute shouldn’t be too bad, according to Sie Maroon with Peoria Public Works. As of 5 a.m. Thursday, Peoria’s arterial routes were mostly sl...
Julia Bradley Feb 06, 2020

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