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DCFS to hand out smoke detectors to families
PEORIA, Ill. –A new state program provides free home smoke alarms to families served by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The program was announced Friday by Governor Prit...
Kevin Bessler Dec 13, 2019
Peoria man charged with killing wife in drowning incident
PEORIA, Ill. — The husband of a Peoria woman who died from drowning has been arrested for murder. Emergency crews were called November 23 around 1 P.M. to the W. Lexington Ct. home of 60-year-ol...
Jeremy Scott Dec 13, 2019
Winter weather returning this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. — Snow is making its way to central Illinois. Friday night into Saturday morning, the Peoria area could see some freezing drizzle and snow. But, 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Co...
Kristina Leahy Dec 13, 2019
What to do with a live tree after Christmas
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — After the all the presents are opened and Christmas time is over, the next step is getting rid of your live Christmas tree. Jill Peterson, Public Relations Coordinator for th...
Kristina Leahy Dec 13, 2019
November death investigated as Peoria homicide
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said Friday his office and the Peoria Police Department are investigating the November death of a 60-year-old woman as a homicide. Emergency cr...
Jeremy Scott Dec 13, 2019
Coroner identifies Peoria’s 24th homicide victim of the year
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police were called just before 3 a.m. Friday to the Dream Night Club, located in the 2200 block of SW Washington Street, on reports of a shooting involving at least two ind...
Julia Bradley Dec 13, 2019
Man shot to death at Peoria night club
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police responded just before 3 a.m. Friday to the Dream Night Club, in the 2200 block of SW Washington Street, on a report of at least two people shooting at each other. Pe...
Julia Bradley Dec 13, 2019
Bradley University unveils Tree of Peace
PEORIA, Ill. — Bradley University is celebrating it’s students and peace this holiday season. The “Tree of Peace” is located in the student center and features the word “...
Kevin Bessler Dec 12, 2019
Washington man arrested for obstruction charges
WASHINGTON, Ill. — Daniel Allbritton, 52, of Washington was been arrested for obstruction of justice in a missing persons case. John Tyler Jr., “JT”, was last seen in Morton on Decem...
Kristina Leahy Dec 12, 2019
Women arrested after children found alone in Peoria apartment
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria police confirm officers were called Wednesday morning to the Lexington Hill Apartments, in the 4300 block of W. Oakcrest Drive, for a welfare check. Peoria Public Informati...
Julia Bradley Dec 12, 2019

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