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ISP District 8 warns community of phone scam
METAMORA, Ill. — The Illinois State Police is warning the community of a phone scam that has been circling District 8. Public Information Officer Haylie Polistina said the phone number being use...
Kristina Leahy Mar 03, 2020
Three dead in plane crash on I-55
LINCOLN, Ill. — The Illinois State Police confirm a small plane crashed at approximately 8:49 a.m. Tuesday at mile marker 126 on I-55 in Lincoln. The southbound lanes of I-55 near the crash site...
Julia Bradley Mar 03, 2020
Small plane crash closes part of I-55 in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Ill. — The Illinois State Police confirm a small plane crashed at approximately 8:49 a.m. Tuesday at mile marker 126 on I-55 in Lincoln. The southbound lanes of I-55 near the crash site...
Julia Bradley Mar 03, 2020
Peoria home damaged by fire
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called around 12:20 p.m. Monday to a home in the 900 block of S. Sumner. Dark smoke was seen coming from the side of the home upon the crew’s arriva...
Julia Bradley Mar 03, 2020
Fatal crash under investigation
Peoria County, IL. — A single vehicle accident claims the life of a Peoria man. The Peoria County Sheriff’s office, Illinois State Police, Brimfield Fire and an OSF Life Flight Helicopter ...
Mike Sabol Mar 02, 2020
Peoria Police arrest armed robbery suspect
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police took a suspect into custody Saturday for armed robbery. Police were called Saturday night around 7:00 to South Metro Market, 2421 W. Starr St., for a hold-up alarm, ...
Kristina Leahy Mar 02, 2020
State trying voluntary virus testing, putting insurance on notice
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With two coronavirus cases having just been diagnosed in Illinois over the weekend, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike held a n...
Jeremy Scott Mar 02, 2020
Thirty-six Bradley students are studying overseas
PEORIA, Ill. — Bradley University is keeping in contact with students studying over seas about coronavirus. Currently, 36 Bradley students are studying overseas in 15 different countries. Nathan...
Kristina Leahy Mar 02, 2020
Keeping the runways clear of snow
PEORIA, Ill. — The Airport Authority discussed new options for updated snow brooms to use at Peoria airports during the winter months. Gene Olson, Director of Airports, said the snow brooms are ...
Kristina Leahy Mar 02, 2020
Yard waste pickup season’s about to start
PEORIA, Ill. — Get those clippings, sticks and leaves ready. Peoria’s yard waste pickup season returns on Monday, March 16th. City of Peoria Communications Manager Stacy Peterson points ou...
Julia Bradley Mar 02, 2020

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