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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
KISS concert date confirmed for Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — Legendary rock group KISS will make a stop in Peoria during its “End of the Road” tour. LiveNation announced KISS will perform at the Peoria Civic Center on February 1...
Julia Bradley Nov 14, 2019
House OKs consolidation of 650 local pension programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois House has approved Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to consolidate hundreds of local pension programs covering police officers and firefighters to boost inve...
Julia Bradley Nov 14, 2019
Salvation Army kicks off ‘Tree of Lights’ campaign
PEORIA, Ill. — The Salvation Army kicked off its Tree of Lights campaign Wednesday night at Northwoods Mall in Peoria. The Corps’ Rich Draeger said this year’s goal for the campaign ...
Julia Bradley Nov 14, 2019

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