Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Slim Chance Of Finding Chinese Scholar's Body
(AP) - Illinois authorities have said the remains of a slain 26-year-old scholar from China may never be found despite a vow from prosecutors this week that the search will continue. Brendt Christense...
Julia Bradley Jul 20, 2019
Woman Shot Overnight In Peoria
A 19-year-old woman is recovering after being shot in Peoria's South Side. Peoria Police said a Shotspotter alert came in just after 3 a.m. Friday from the 1700 block of W. Aiken Avenue. The female vi...
Julia Bradley Jul 19, 2019
Area Cooling Centers Open Through The Weekend
Relief from the heat. With temperatures expected to be in the mid to upper 90s, and an Excessive Heat Warning in effect through Saturday night, Peoria officials say cooling centers available throughou...
Julia Bradley Jul 19, 2019
'Tireless Project' Returns This Weekend
Peoria's Tireless Project is back. The monthly collection of unwanted tires for Peoria residents will resume at JIMAX, located at 2000 W. Clark Street in Peoria. Hours of collection are planned for 8-...
Julia Bradley Jul 19, 2019
Peoria Heights To Host Armed Forces Celebration
Celebrating local veterans. Peoria Heights will host its 3rd Armed Forces Celebration Day on Saturday, July 20. Scott Corsaut, with Peoria Heights American Legion Post 1111, says the event is for vete...
Julia Bradley Jul 18, 2019
Death Toll Rises To 33 In Japanese Studio Fire
(AP)--A Japanese fire official says the death toll from a Kyoto animation studio fire is now 33 and nobody else is believed to be still missing. Kyoto fire department official Kazuhiro Hayashi says 36...
Julia Bradley Jul 18, 2019
Peoria Hires New Public Works Director
Peoria has a new Public Works Director. City Manager Patrick Urich says Rick Powers will start his new position on September 3. "Rick Powers is an accomplished leader with over twenty years of experie...
Julia Bradley Jul 18, 2019
Jury Deliberations To Resume In Christensen Case
(AP) - Jurors are set to resume deliberations on whether an ex-University of Illinois doctoral student deserves the death penalty for slaying a 26-year-old scholar from China. Thursday will be their s...
Julia Bradley Jul 18, 2019
A.J. Guyton Hired As PPS Director Of Athletics
A local basketball legend is hired by Peoria Public Schools. Peoria Public Schools has announced that A.J. Guyton, a Peoria High star who went on to play at Indiana University and for the Chicago Bull...
Julia Bradley Jul 17, 2019 Peoria Public Schools
Local Goodwill Industries Not Making Job Cuts
Don Johnson, CEO and President of Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois, based in Peoria, says his organization has not eliminated any positions for workers with disabilities. A news story focused o...
Julia Bradley Jul 17, 2019
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