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Bomb Squad gang members convicted
PEORIA, Ill. — After a trial that lasted close to two months in federal court, 13 members of a Peoria gang were found guilty of several charges, including murder, attempted murder and gang viole...
Kevin Bessler Dec 17, 2019
East Peoria City Council talks cannabis and video gaming cafes
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — During East Peoria’s last city council meeting of the year, adult-use recreational cannabis ordinances were matched with the state law, and commissioners discussed bann...
Kristina Leahy Dec 17, 2019
David Lee Roth to join Kiss in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. –A legendary rock singer has been added to the bill for Kiss’ stop in Peoria. David Lee Roth, the former lead singer for Van Halen, will be a special guest for the February 15...
Kevin Bessler Dec 17, 2019
Washington man charged with murder
WASHINGTON, Ill. — A Washington man has been charged with murder. The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office has charged Daniel Allbritton, 52, with three counts of murder in connection to the c...
Kristina Leahy Dec 17, 2019
Illinois announces extension for ACA enrollment
Chicago — Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace has been extended through Wednesday, December 18, 2 a.m. Central Standard Time. Consumers have an additio...
Julia Bradley Dec 17, 2019
Pritzker announces efforts to improve early childhood development
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. J-B Pritzker this week announced efforts to improve early childhood care and education in Illinois. Pritzker said he wants to make Illinois the best state in the nation ...
Julia Bradley Dec 17, 2019
War Memorial Drive to open
PEORIA, Ill. — Here is some good news for Peoria commuters. Eastbound War Memorial Drive between Prospect Street and Adams Street will reopen to two lanes starting this Friday, December 20 ̵...
Kevin Bessler Dec 16, 2019
The Peoria Ronald McDonald House opens its doors
PEORIA, Ill. — A snowy Monday marked the big day for the Peoria Ronald McDonald House with the official ribbon cutting. Now that the facility is open, it will be able to host 22 families, with s...
Kristina Leahy Dec 16, 2019
House vote, and on to the Senate: What’s next in impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) – House leaders are preparing for the final impeachment vote just as lawmakers are about to leave for the holiday break. Approval would set up a 2020 trial in the Senate. A vote ...
Julia Bradley Dec 16, 2019
Public Works: Despite snow, Peoria streets in good shape
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria received over two inches of snowfall Sunday night. Sie Maroon, Assistant Public Works Director for the City of Peoria, said crews were busy treating and plowing the main ro...
Julia Bradley Dec 16, 2019

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