Category Archives: Local News
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 25 News
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 Duckwor...
Julia Bradley Sep 03, 2019
Officials: Dozens Die In Worst-Case Boat Fire Off California
(AP) - Authorities are searching for the nine people who remain missing after a boat fire off the coast of southern California killed dozens who were left sleeping below decks with only one narrow sta...
Julia Bradley Sep 03, 2019
Five People Dead As Hurricane Dorian Pounds Bahama Island Region
(AP) - Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis says at least five people have died in the Abaco Islands as Hurricane Dorian continues to pound the region as a Category 4 storm. Minnis said Monday that th...
Mike Sabol Sep 02, 2019 AP/Ramon Espinosa
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
Dorian's Winds Slow, Storm Now A Category 4
(AP) - Hurricane Dorian, while continuing to batter the Bahamas on Monday with life-threatening winds and storm surge, has weakened very slightly to a Category 4 storm. The National Hurricane Center i...
Julia Bradley Sep 02, 2019 AP/Ramon Espinoza
Officials Say Some Dead And 34 Missing In California Boat Fire
(AP) - Officials say some people are dead and 34 are missing after a fire aboard a commercial scuba diving vessel off the Southern California Coast. The Daily Beast quoted Capt. Brian McGrath of the V...
Julia Bradley Sep 02, 2019 AP/Ventura County Fire Department
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 Trooper...
Julia Bradley Sep 02, 2019 MWC-FOX NEWS SOURCE
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 Brady...
Julia Bradley Sep 02, 2019
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