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Police: 10 shot at California party and 4 die
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – Police in central California say 10 people were shot at a backyard party, and four them died. Fresno police say the shooting took place about 6 p.m. Sunday on the city̵...
Julia Bradley Nov 18, 2019
Judge watches confession on first day of murder trial
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – A Peoria County judge watched Jose Ramirez say that he stabbed his parents in a videotaped confession played on the first day of the Princeville man’s murder trial. The...
Julia Bradley Nov 18, 2019
Peoria Rivermen continue strong start to season
PEORIA, Ill. — After suffering a shootout loss on Friday night, the Peoria Rivermen bounced back on Saturday night with a 3-2 win against the Evansville Thunderbolts. The Rivermen scored all thr...
Dalton Kemper Nov 17, 2019
Cigarette starts mattress fire
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Fire and Rescue responded to an apartment fire Saturday morning at 4:30 at 2707 W. Trewyn. Upon arrival firefighters and paramedics found that the fire was isolated to a ma...
Chris Bass Nov 16, 2019
Illinois unemployment rate remains at historical low
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that nonfarm jobs increased to a record high of 1,900. The unemployment rate was unchanged at an historically ...
Mike Sabol Nov 15, 2019
The East Peoria Festival of Lights Parade kicks off Saturday night
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — Many people will line the streets of East Peoria on Saturday night to see their favorite twinkling floats and special guests. Jill Peterson, Public Relations Coordinator for ...
Kristina Leahy Nov 15, 2019
House OKs easier access to lobbyist information
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The House has overwhelmingly approved a measure ease access to disclosure requirements for lobbyists who try to influence the General Assembly. Debate lasted more than a...
Julia Bradley Nov 15, 2019
Illinois state Senate President John Cullerton retiring
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Democratic state Senate President John Cullerton has announced he’s stepping down from the Illinois Legislature. Cullerton said Thursday night in a statement, that his ...
Mike Sabol Nov 14, 2019
Peoria Chiefs will take part in MiLB Copa de la Diversión in 2020
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Chiefs announced Thursday that the team will be a part of MiLB Copa de la Diversin in the 2020 season, with a team identity of En El Rio de Peoria. The MiLB Copa de la ...
Kristina Leahy Nov 14, 2019
Bradley University launches new nursing program
PEORIA, Ill. — The nation’s medical field desperately needs new nurses. Dr. Jessica Clark, with Bradley University’s School of Nursing, said Illinois in particular has seen an aging ...
Julia Bradley Nov 14, 2019

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