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Winds make fighting fire difficult for Peoria crews
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Firefighters dealt with high winds early Wednesday morning while putting out a house fire. Fire broke out around 4 a.m. in the 1100 block of NE Jefferson Street. Flames wer...
Julia Bradley Nov 27, 2019
Peoria crews put out garage fire overnight
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters responded to a call just before 12 a.m. Wednesday from the 2300 block of W. Millman. Crews found a detached garage at the back of a residence on fire. Battalio...
Julia Bradley Nov 27, 2019
State to crackdown on illegal parking in handicapped spaces
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State officials are reminding holiday shoppers in Illinois not to park in handicapped-accessible spaces. A state-wide wide crackdown on illegal parking will start Friday at s...
Mike Sabol Nov 26, 2019
Illinois State Police stepping up patrols for holiday travel
METAMORA, Ill. — Thanksgiving is one of the busiest holidays for roadway travel, and Illinois State Police are prepared for the increased traffic. ISP Public Information Officer Haylie Polistina...
Kristina Leahy Nov 26, 2019
Peoria’s Ronald McDonald House nearly ready to open
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria’s Ronald McDonald House, located at the corner of Monroe and Spalding downtown, opens its doors Monday, December 16. Kelly Thompson, CEO of Ronald McDonald Charities ...
Julia Bradley Nov 26, 2019
I-DOT prepped and ready for winter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, — The Illinois Department of Transportation said they are well prepared for winter and highway snow removal. I-DOT crews are ready to plow the more than 45 thousand miles of Il...
Julia Bradley Nov 26, 2019
Second man charged in Princeville double homicide enters plea
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) — A second man charged in connection with the 2018 murders of a Princeville couple had his plea deal accepted by the court Monday, and was sentenced to 60 years in prison....
Julia Bradley Nov 26, 2019
Four Liason Officers hired for Peoria Schools
Peoria schools will be adding more manpower to deal with at-risk students. The Peoria Board of Education Monday night approved the hiring of four additional family school liaisons to be stationed at P...
Kevin Bessler Nov 25, 2019
Pekin City Council approves zoning for recreational cannabis sales
PEKIN, Ill. - The Pekin City Council approved the zoning for the sale of recreational cannabis in the city, but not for a dispensary. Earlier this year, the city asked for the public's input on the le...
Kristina Leahy Nov 25, 2019
A multi-vehicle accident in Peoria claims a life
PEORIA, Ill. — Police responded to a four vehicle crash before 5 p.m. Monday at War Memorial and Meadowbrook. Peoria Public Information officer Amy Dotson said Peoria Fire and AMT crews transpor...
Mike Sabol Nov 25, 2019

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