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Arrest made in connection with May homicide
PEORIA, Ill. — On the morning of May 24, Peoria Police were called to a home in the 500 block of W. Loucks regarding an unresponsive female who was later pronounced dead at the scene. Peoria Cou...
Julia Bradley Jun 25, 2020
Vehicle fire on I-74 leaves one injured
PEORIA, Ill. — Emergency crews were called just before 8:30 a.m. Thursday to I-74 westbound at the War Memorial Drive exit. A vehicle went off the ramp and into the trees and caught fire. There ...
Julia Bradley Jun 25, 2020
1.48 million Americans apply for unemployment aid
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at...
Julia Bradley Jun 25, 2020
Driver arrested after rollover accident on Willow Knolls
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 11 p.m. Wednesday in the 3300 block of Willow Knolls Drive. The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, w...
Julia Bradley Jun 25, 2020
Arson suspected in West Bluff fires
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called twice Wednesday to a vacant home in the 1500 block of N. Sheridan for fires that appeared to be intentionally set. Crews were first called to the s...
Julia Bradley Jun 25, 2020
State COVID roundup 6/24: Over 700 cases reported
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — An increase of COVID-19 cases were reported for Illinois on Wednesday, with 715. The 700 plus new cases brings the state’s total to over 138,000 confirmed cases through...
Kristina Leahy Jun 24, 2020
Local COVID roundup 6/24: One new case reported in Tri-County
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria County reported a significant decreases in COVID-19 cases of 17 from Tuesday, with reporting one new case. Tazewell and Woodford Counties Wednesday did not report any new c...
Kristina Leahy Jun 24, 2020
Peoria’s “Tireless Project” returns this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. — Bring us your old tires. Peoria’s “Tireless Project” was started four years ago as a way to solve the issue of illegally dumped and abandoned tires in the commun...
Julia Bradley Jun 24, 2020
Peoria Riverfront Museum reopens next week
PEORIA, Ill. — Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan will reopen museums statewide. CEO of the Peoria Riverfront Museum John Morris confirms the museum will open its doors Wednesday, July 1. R...
Julia Bradley Jun 24, 2020
Mess Free Lego Mat!
If your kid loves legos as much as mine does….oh boy. THE MESS! I love he’s so creative and enjoys building things! The mess it leaves behind and all the legos that randomly show up everyw...
Steph Blue Jun 24, 2020

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