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Hot Coals Cause Garage Fire Tuesday Morning
At 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, Peoria Firefighter/Paramedics responded to a two stall, detached garage fire in the 1600 block of W. Circle Rd. Upon arrival, firefighters found a car inside the garage and fire ...
Kristina Leahy Sep 03, 2019
Illinois Receiving $450K Grant To Improve Maternal Health
(AP) – Illinois is getting $450,000 in federal funds to improve maternal health and reduce the number of women and babies who die during or shortly after pregnancy. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy D...
Julia Bradley Sep 03, 2019
Local Volunteer Makes Third Hurricane Relief Trip
(25 News)- As of Monday night, Hurricane Dorian had already claimed the lives of five people in the Bahamas, as the storm remained a Category 4 hurricane. There are mandatory evacuations in place for ...
Julia Bradley Sep 03, 2019
Drowning Death Confirmed Of East Peoria Man
An East Peoria man has been identified as a drowning victim in the Illinois River. An autopsy report issued on Monday, confirmed that 61-year old David B. Westphal of East Peoria, died from drowning. ...
Mike Sabol Sep 02, 2019
100 Blocks In 100 Days Initiative
Starting Tuesday Sept. 3, the city of Peoria Community Development Department will launch the 3rd annual 100 Blocks In 100 Days initiative. Over 100 days, the Code Enforcement Inspector will go door t...
Kristina Leahy Sep 02, 2019
Mourners Gather For Funeral Of Illinois State Trooper
(AP) – The widow of an Illinois state trooper fatally shot on the job says she wanted to be angry about his death but could only think about the family they made together. The funeral of state T...
Julia Bradley Sep 02, 2019
First Female State’s Attorney For Peoria County Sworn In Sunday
(25 News)-Judge Jodi Hoos was selected by the Peoria County Board to be the next State’s Attorney. She was sworn in during a small ceremony on Sunday afternoon. She takes over for the late Jerry...
Julia Bradley Sep 02, 2019
Peoria Officers Involved In Sunday Morning Shooting
Peoria Police were called to the 300 block of E. Virginia early Sunday morning on an unknown problem. A woman’s call for police assistance was disconnected at approximately 4:25 a.m. When the di...
Julia Bradley Sep 01, 2019
Updated: Peoria Officers Involved In Sunday Shooting, Suspect Identified
Peoria Police were called to the 300 block of E. Virginia early Sunday morning on an unknown problem. A female called for police assistance, but the call was disconnected at approximately 4:25 a.m. Wh...
Julia Bradley Sep 01, 2019
Multiple Victims In West Texas Shootings
ODESSA, Texas (AP) - Police said there are "multiple gunshot victims" in West Texas after reports of two suspects opening fire on Saturday in the area of Midland and Odessa. Midland police said at lea...
Julia Bradley Aug 31, 2019

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