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Bustos reacts to new EPA ethanol plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, sent mixed reactions to a new ethanol plan issued by the EPA. Earlier this month, the administ...
Mike Sabol Oct 15, 2019
Peoria Firefighters honor the fallen
PEORIA, Ill. – A sea of firefighters gathered outside of Peoria City Hall Tuesday afternoon to honor fallen brothers. Peoria Fire Chief Ed Olehy said the ceremony is a tribute to those who lost ...
Kristina Leahy Oct 15, 2019
No charges filed against driver in pedestrian-car crash
PEORIA, Ill. — No charges have been filed against the driver of vehicle that struck and killed a man Friday night. Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said Monday that “no charges...
Julia Bradley Oct 15, 2019
Peoria crews battle vacant house fire
PEORIA, Ill. — Emergency crews were called to a home in the 1900 block of N. Maryland in Peoria just after 6:30 Monday night. First companies on the scene reported seeing smoke coming from the f...
Julia Bradley Oct 15, 2019
PPS approves ‘snow day’ learning from home
PEORIA, Ill. – If school is canceled at Peoria Public Schools due to snow or extremely cold temperatures, students will be expected to do their work at home. On Monday, PPS board members approve...
Julia Bradley Oct 15, 2019
Pekin City Council amends ordinance for underage possession of tobacco products
PEKIN, Ill. – At Monday nights City Council meeting in Pekin, members voted to amend the ordinance of possession of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices by persons under 21. Earlier t...
Kristina Leahy Oct 14, 2019
Comedian Louis C.K. to perform at Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA, Ill. –A controversial comedian is coming to the Peoria Civic Center. Louis C.K. will appear at the Civic Center Theater on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. In 2017, Louis C.K., who’s ...
Julia Bradley Oct 14, 2019
Peoria home destroyed by fire overnight
PEORIA, Ill. –Peoria firefighters responded to a report of a fire at a home in the 700 block of NE Madison just before midnight Thursday. Crews were met with heavy smoke and fire on the main flo...
Julia Bradley Oct 11, 2019
Mom says boy charged with murder is ‘not a monster’
EUREKA, Ill. (AP) – The mother of a 9-year-old central Illinois boy charged with murder in a mobile home fire that killed five says her son is not “a monster”. In interviews Thursday...
Julia Bradley Oct 11, 2019
Freeze Watch issued for Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch that will cover counties in the western and central parts of Illinois. The Freeze Watch will be in effect Friday night and S...
Mike Sabol Oct 10, 2019

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