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Recreational Marijuana Tax Passed In East Peoria
The City of East Peoria moved forward with plans to take advantage of legalized recreational marijuana. According to news partner 25-News, the East Peoria city council passed the special cannabis tax ...
Mike Sabol Sep 03, 2019
New President Named at OSF Children’s Hospital
Mike Wells has been named president of OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois. Wells will be accountable for oversight of all internal operations of OSF Children's Hospital, while developing a...
Kevin Bessler Sep 03, 2019
MVC Releases Bradley Men’s Basketball Schedule
The Missouri Valley Conference released its men's basketball schedule on Tuesday, completing the 2019-20 Bradley slate. The Braves once again host all nine MVC schools in the league's traditional 18-g...
Kevin Bessler Sep 03, 2019
Hot Coals Cause Garage Fire Tuesday Morning
At 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, Peoria Firefighter/Paramedics responded to a two stall, detached garage fire in the 1600 block of W. Circle Rd. Upon arrival, firefighters found a car inside the garage and fire ...
Kristina Leahy Sep 03, 2019
Illinois Receiving $450K Grant To Improve Maternal Health
(AP) – Illinois is getting $450,000 in federal funds to improve maternal health and reduce the number of women and babies who die during or shortly after pregnancy. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy D...
Julia Bradley Sep 03, 2019
Local Volunteer Makes Third Hurricane Relief Trip
(25 News)- As of Monday night, Hurricane Dorian had already claimed the lives of five people in the Bahamas, as the storm remained a Category 4 hurricane. There are mandatory evacuations in place for ...
Julia Bradley Sep 03, 2019
Drowning Death Confirmed Of East Peoria Man
An East Peoria man has been identified as a drowning victim in the Illinois River. An autopsy report issued on Monday, confirmed that 61-year old David B. Westphal of East Peoria, died from drowning. ...
Mike Sabol Sep 02, 2019
100 Blocks In 100 Days Initiative
Starting Tuesday Sept. 3, the city of Peoria Community Development Department will launch the 3rd annual 100 Blocks In 100 Days initiative. Over 100 days, the Code Enforcement Inspector will go door t...
Kristina Leahy Sep 02, 2019
Mourners Gather For Funeral Of Illinois State Trooper
(AP) – The widow of an Illinois state trooper fatally shot on the job says she wanted to be angry about his death but could only think about the family they made together. The funeral of state T...
Julia Bradley Sep 02, 2019
First Female State’s Attorney For Peoria County Sworn In Sunday
(25 News)-Judge Jodi Hoos was selected by the Peoria County Board to be the next State’s Attorney. She was sworn in during a small ceremony on Sunday afternoon. She takes over for the late Jerry...
Julia Bradley Sep 02, 2019

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