Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Seeking To Bar Blagojevich From Practicing Law
(AP) - Eight years after former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted of corruption, the state of Illinois seeking to bar him from practicing law. The Chicago Tribune reports the Illinois Attorn...
Julia Bradley Aug 15, 2019 AP/Charles Arbogast/File
South Peoria Home Damaged By Fire
Peoria Firefighters/Paramedics responded to reports of a single story house fire at 1604 S. Griswold Street just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Crews found smoke and fire blowing out a window on the side...
Julia Bradley Aug 15, 2019
Philadelphia Gunman In Custody After Hourslong Standoff
(AP) - Authorities say a gunman who barricaded himself for hours inside a Philadelphia home, shooting at and wounding six officers, is in police custody. Philadelphia police Sgt. Eric Gripp said early...
Julia Bradley Aug 15, 2019 AP/Matt Rourke
Illinois Health Officials Issue Algae Warning
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Public Health are reminding residents to exercise caution if they are planning activities on Illinois waterways, including lakes, rivers,...
Rick Hirschmann Aug 14, 2019
Hy-Vee Investigating Data Breach
A grocery store chain with two locations in Peoria is investigating a data breach. Hy-Vee is warning customers about a potential credit card data breach affecting its gas stations, coffee shops, and r...
Rick Hirschmann Aug 14, 2019
Groundbreaking At Dream Center Peoria
Expansions are coming to Dream Center Peoria. Wednesday the Dream Center celebrated a groundbreaking to kick off the construction of the $1.7 million expansion plans for the facility. Phase one is the...
Kristina Leahy Aug 14, 2019
Watch For Buses And Students As The School Year Begins
School is back in session in the Peoria area. If not now, by next week. Sgt. Tony Halsey, with Illinois State Police, says it is against the law to pass a school bus stopped with lights flashing and i...
Julia Bradley Aug 14, 2019
Peoria Home Damaged By Fire
Peoria Firefighter/Paramedics were called to a home at 5027 North Edgebrook Drive just after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. When crews arrived, they encountered heavy smoke and flames at the bottom of the home's...
Julia Bradley Aug 14, 2019
Oyler's Seat Empty At City Hall
The Peoria City Council held its first scheduled meeting Tuesday night following the arrest of Peoria City Councilman Zackary Oyler. According to news partner 25 News, Oyler's chair was empty as the m...
Mike Sabol Aug 13, 2019
Peoria City Council Votes Yes For Body Armor
The Peoria City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment Tuesday night for body armor as requested by the Peoria Fire and Police Departments. The budget amendment will provide nearly $50,000 fo...
Mike Sabol Aug 13, 2019
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