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PPD searching for two missing persons
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police is asking for the public's help in finding two missing persons. Deven Lane was last seen on Friday, November 4 at approximately 9:30 P.M. on N. Sterling in Peoria. He's d...
Julia Bradley Nov 08, 2022 Midwest Communications
UPDATE: Decision Day 2022: Midterm Elections
UPDATE: 10:17 p.m. PEORIA, Ill. -- Republican U.S. House Representative Darin LaHood has claimed victory in the race for the Illinois 16th District seat even as more than 60 percent of precincts have ...
Julia Bradley Nov 08, 2022 Midwest Communications
UPDATE: Six students injured in Peoria Co. crash, one driver cited
UPDATED 1:14 P.M. PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. -- Peoria County Sheriff's deputies were called to a school bus accident Monday morning on Rt. 116 and Quarry Road. Sheriff Chris Watkins and the Logan-Trivoli Fi...
Julia Bradley Nov 07, 2022 (Elmwood Police via Facebook)
18-year-old with gun leads PPD on chase Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. -- A suspect is in custody after allegedly leading police on a car chase, then a foot chase Saturday morning in Peoria. Peoria Police Spokesperson Semone Roth says around 8:45 a.m., offic...
Julia Bradley Nov 07, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
In final midterm push, Biden warns of threats, Trump hints at another run
YONKERS, N.Y. (Reuters) - President Joe Biden warned that a Republican win in Tuesday's midterm elections could weaken U.S. democracy, while former President Donald Trump hinted at another White House...
Julia Bradley Nov 07, 2022 U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama attend a campaign for Democratic U.S. senatorial candidate John Fetterman and Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. November 5, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
IL Fire Marshal: Check smoke alarms as you 'fall back' this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- As you set the clocks back Sunday morning, it's a good time to also test and inspect your home's smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office says...
Julia Bradley Nov 04, 2022 Mark Morgan / CC
U.S. job growth beats expectations in October; unemployment rate rises to 3.7%
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in October, but a rise in the unemployment rate to 3.7% suggested some loosening in labor market conditions, which would allow th...
Julia Bradley Nov 04, 2022 FILE PHOTO: A "now hiring" sign is displayed outside Taylor Party and Equipment Rentals in Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S., September 1, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
Twitter lays off staff as Musk blames activists for 'massive' ad revenue drop
UPDATED 4:18 P.M. (Reuters) -Twitter Inc started a major round of layoffs on Friday, alerting employees of their job status by email after barring the entrances to offices and cutting off workers' acc...
Julia Bradley Nov 04, 2022 Twitter app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Peoria County announces new smart app for Circuit Clerk
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. -- The Peoria County Circuit Clerk's Office has launched a free smartphone application that provides quick and easy information on jury duty, court dockets, electronic forms and ev...
Julia Bradley Nov 04, 2022
South Side Mission's prepping now for Turkey Day
PEORIA, Ill. -- This year marks the 51st year that Peoria's South Side Mission will offer its Holiday Meal ministry. The Mission's Rich Draeger says they'll prepare and deliver meals to those who can'...
Julia Bradley Nov 03, 2022 (Courtesy of South Side Mission)
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