Category Archives:
Drunk driving crash kills three in Fulton County
CUBA, Ill. (WEEK) — According to news partner 25 News, a drunk driving accident just north of Cuba has left three people dead. The incident happened just around 8:43 p.m. Friday at the intersect...
Dalton Kemper Dec 21, 2019
Man sentenced to 80 years for 2018 Peoria shooting
PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria man convicted of a fatal shooting in 2018 was sentenced to 80 years in prison Friday. Jamie Weyrick was found guilty November 6 in the shooting death of Terrance Stone, a...
Julia Bradley Dec 21, 2019
Dream Center Peoria opens fourth floor
PEORIA, Ill. — A sea of people gathered on the fourth floor of Dream Center Peoria to see the renovated space. Andy King, Executive Director of Dream Center Peoria, said the new fourth floor has...
Kristina Leahy Dec 20, 2019
Illinois increases penalty for Scott’s Law violations in 2020
PEORIA, Ill. — With the new year just days away, Illinois drivers need to make sure they know Scott’s Law. Illinois State Police Sergeant Tony Halsey said the fine for not moving over for ...
Julia Bradley Dec 20, 2019
KB Strong donates $30,000 for brain tumor research
PEORIA, Ill. — The legacy of Washington Community High School basketball coach Kevin Brown lives on through the KB Strong Foundation. In six months, the KB Strong Foundation raised $30,000 that ...
Kristina Leahy Dec 20, 2019
Peoria Zoo says goodbye to female tiger
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Park District officials have announced one of Peoria Zoo’s female tigers, Sasha, was transferred Thursday to the Louisville Zoo. The transfer was recommended in the 2...
Julia Bradley Dec 20, 2019
Trial date set for a Peoria city councilman
PEORIA, Ill. – At-Large Peoria City Councilman Zach Oyler will face trial in 2020. A jury trial date is set for March 16th in Peoria. Oyler was arrested on July 30th, 2019 on charges of aggravat...
Mike Sabol Dec 19, 2019
IDOT uses creative sign messages to promote safe driving
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As you drive on Illinois interstates throughout the holiday season, you’ll probably notice some creative and witty signs above the road as you travel. These digital mes...
Dalton Kemper Dec 19, 2019
Santa makes a stop at OSF
PEORIA, Ill. — Kids staying at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois for the holiday season got a visit from Ol’ Saint Nick. For 23 years, Bill Turney has put on the red sui...
Kristina Leahy Dec 19, 2019
Illinois unemployment rate falls to historic low
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Wednesday that the unemployment rate fell 0.1% to 3.8%, a new historical low, while nonfarm payrolls lost 17,2...
Julia Bradley Dec 19, 2019

Peoria, IL, USA
76 °F Overcast