Category Archives: Local News
Man Shot Near Harrison Homes
Peoria Police say a 30-year-old man is in serious condition after being shot in the back and chest Wednesday night. Officers were called to the 2700 block of W. Trewyn Avenue just before 10:00. Police...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 23, 2019
Arrests Made In Connection to Peoria Vehicle Burglaries
Five individuals have been arrested in connection with numerous reports of stolen vehicles, burglaries from vehicles, theft from vehicles, and credit card fraud in Peoria. Police made a traffic stop a...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 23, 2019 Midwest Communications
Danya Kingsby Eligible To Play For Bradley in 2019-20
(From Bradley University) - Junior transfer Danya Kingsby of the Bradley men's basketball team was granted a waiver by the NCAA this week and is eligible to play for the Braves during 2019-20 season. ...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 23, 2019
DNR Director Colleen Callahan Resigns From Party Committee
Colleen Callahan, director of the Illinois Department Natural Resources, has resigned as a member of the state Democratic Central Committee. The Springfield State Journal-Register reports Callahan res...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 23, 2019
Trump Campaign Raises $24.8 Million In Less Than 24 Hours
(AP) - President Donald Trump raised $24.8 million in the less-than 24 hours after kicking off his re-election campaign. The staggering sum was announced in a tweet on Wednesday morning by Republican ...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 23, 2019 AP Photo/Evan Vucci
Dems Get Inside Trump Inner Circle With Hope Hicks Interview
(AP) - The closed-door interview that House lawmakers have with Hope Hicks, a former communications director for President Donald Trump, marks the first time they are hearing from someone linked to hi...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 23, 2019
President Trump Kicks Off Re-Election Campaign
(AP) - President Donald Trump told supporters in Florida that he has taken on the "political machine" during his presidency and "that is why the swamp is fighting back so viciously and violently." Tru...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 23, 2019
Illinois National Guard Soldiers Returning From Afghanistan
Six specialized Illinois National Guard soldiers deployed to Afghanistan are returning home. The soldiers are from various parts of the state, including Germantown Hills. The soliders were part of Bil...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 23, 2019
Witness In Federal Court Trial Details Failed Abduction Attempt
(AP) - A University of Illinois graduate student has told jurors that the man on trial for abducting and killing a 26-year-old visiting scholar from China attempted to get her into his car by posing a...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 23, 2019
Peoria County Memorial Service Thursday
Peoria County will hold a memorial service Thursday at 5 p.m. to remember three county elected officials. Peoria County State's Attorney Jerry Brady (pictured left), Clerk Steve Sonnemaker (pictured c...
Rick Hirschmann Jun 23, 2019
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