Category Archives: Local News
Fengel Part Of New Elder Abuse Task Force
Monday, Illinois Democratic Governor JB Pritzker announced the members of the Elder Abuse Task Force. One of those members is the Bartonville Police Chief, Brian Fengel. The task force was created thr...
Kristina Leahy Aug 13, 2019
IDOT Releases New Scott's Law Video
The Illinois Department of Transportation is expanding its "Life or Death Illinois" campaign to include Scott's Law, calling attention to the need to protect first responders, emergency personnel and ...
Rick Hirschmann Aug 13, 2019 Midwest Communications/Ed Hammond
First Human Case Of West Nile In Illinois 2019
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of the West Nile virus in Illinois this year. A 70-year-old Chicago resident became ill in late July. "Altho...
Kristina Leahy Aug 13, 2019 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Firefighters Injured Battling McDonald's Blaze
Two Peoria firefighters suffered injuries responding to a fire at the McDonald's restaurant on North Western Avenue Monday afternoon. Crews arrived just before 4:30, finding a rooftop air handling uni...
Julia Bradley Aug 13, 2019 25 News
Pritzker Signs Bill Expanding Illinois' Medical Marijuana Program
(Springfield)- Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation strengthening Illinois' medical cannabis program, which provides relief to more than 80,000 patients across the state. "This legislation brings our...
Julia Bradley Aug 12, 2019 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Crews Battle Fire At Lexington Hills Apartments
Monday afternoon around 4:00 p.m., the Peoria Fire Department received a report of a structure fire. Battalion Fire Chief Michael Hughes said when they arrived they saw heavy smoke coming from bottom ...
Kristina Leahy Aug 12, 2019
Peoria Gas Prices Fall
Gas prices continue to drop in the Peoria area. According to a survey by Gasbuddy.com, the price of a gallon of gas in Peoria dropped about 8 cents last week to $2.70. That is even with the statewide ...
Rick Hirschmann Aug 12, 2019 Midwest Communications
Arrest Made In South Peoria Shooting
A 24-year-old man has been arrested for aggravated battery with a firearm. Peoria Police responded to the area the 1600 block of S. Griswold St. just before 2:00 a.m. Monday for 5 consecutive Shotspot...
Kristina Leahy Aug 12, 2019 Midwest Communications
Peoria's 15th Homicide Victim Identified
Peoria's 15th homicide victim of 2019 has been identified. The victim, 49-year-old Sam Causey Jr. was found in the 700 block of East Ravine Monday morning. Police were called to the area just after 3:...
Kristina Leahy Aug 12, 2019 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Severe Storms Possible Tonight
Severe Storms Possible Tonight The National Weather Service says that the latest outlook from the Storm Prediction Center continues to highlight an enhanced risk of severe weather for much of central ...
Kristina Leahy Aug 12, 2019
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