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St. Jude Runners making their way to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — The St. Jude Memphis to Peoria Runners are making their way back home. St. Jude Runs co-founder Mike McCoy told WMBD’s “The Greg and Dan Show”, they’ll be ...
Julia Bradley Jul 16, 2021
Illinois announces dates for cannabis dispensary license lotteries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. J-B Pritzker has announced three upcoming lotteries for marijuana dispensary licenses. One lottery will be held late this month and then two more will be held i...
Julia Bradley Jul 16, 2021
Dunlap celebrating 150th anniversary this weekend
DUNLAP, Ill. — The Village of Dunlap is celebrating its 150th anniversary Saturday with a “Party in the Park.” Village Clerk Tracy Korger said there will be activities for all ages. ...
Dalton Kemper Jul 15, 2021
Flooding occurring north of Peoria
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. — Flooding occurred Thursday morning on Rt. 29 in Chillicothe. Rocks blocked the northbound lane of Rt. 29, with water accumulating underneath the railroad viaduct. Rt. 17 betw...
Julia Bradley Jul 15, 2021
Update: 18-year-old suspect in Bellevue standoff ID’d
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. — Around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office responded to 305 N. Apricot Avenue, regarding shots fired. Upon arrival, witnesses told deputies that t...
Julia Bradley Jul 15, 2021
Gov. Pritzker announces next round of rental assistance
CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday announced the next round of rental assistance with the eviction moratorium set to end on August 31. Pritzker encouraged renters and landlords to apply for $5...
Dalton Kemper Jul 14, 2021
Ely pleads not guilty to murder of Peoria surgeon
PEORIA, Ill. — Robert Ely Wednesday pleaded not guilty for the murder of Dr. William Marshall. Prosecutors say Ely conned his way into Marshall’s home in January before stabbing him to dea...
Dalton Kemper Jul 14, 2021
Peoria City Council discusses ongoing gun violence
PEORIA, Ill. — Violence in Peoria has been a main topic of conversation, especially after the 17th homicide of the year occurred Monday. Council member Denise Jackson, of the 1st District, addre...
Dalton Kemper Jul 14, 2021
Crews use “Jaws of Life” to rescue driver from SUV
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called to the 4600 block of S.W. Jefferson around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday on reports of a five car accident. Enroute, dispatch told Peoria Fire that there was ...
Julia Bradley Jul 14, 2021
West Peoria Council clears way for BYOM lounge
WEST PEORIA, Ill. — West Peoria took a a step forward Tuesday night in making a “bring your own marijuana” lounge a reality. The West Peoria City Council cleared the way for “H...
Julia Bradley Jul 14, 2021
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