Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Bus Driver Arrested For Alleged Child Endangerment
A Peoria bus driver has been arrested. The Peoria County Sheriff's Office said Andre Walker, 27, who was contracted to drive for CityLift, was taken into custody Thursday after allegedly dropping off ...
Jun 23, 2019
Christensen Boasted About Killing To Girlfriend
(AP) - The girlfriend of an ex-University of Illinois student charged with kidnapping a visiting scholar from China says he seemed proud as he told her he killed Yingying Zhang. Star prosecution witne...
Jun 23, 2019
Death Investigation In East Peoria
No foul play is suspected in the death of an East Peoria man, according to the Tazewell County coroner. East Peoria police say rescue personnel were dispatched to 48 Country Lane at 6:43 a.m. Thursday...
Jun 23, 2019
Bible Owned By Lincoln On Display In Springfield
(AP) - A Bible given to Abraham Lincoln in the final months of the Civil War ties together the 16th president's budding views on spirituality and his belief that God was calling him to end slavery as ...
Jun 23, 2019
Incoming Eureka Freshman Offered Job With Peoria Public Schools
A New Orleans native has big plans for the future in central Illinois. Antionette Love was accepted to more than 110 colleges, and she chose to attend Eureka College. Now an incoming freshman, Love ha...
Jun 23, 2019
Trump Plays Down Iran's Downing Of U.S. Drone
(AP) - President Donald Trump is playing down Iran's downing of an American drone, saying that it might have been a mistake executed by someone just being "loose and stupid." Trump told reporters Thur...
Jun 23, 2019
Girlfriend Of Accused Killer Testifies On Wearing FBI Wire
(AP) - The former girlfriend of an ex-doctoral student charged with slaying a visiting scholar from China says she was scared and conflicted about wearing an FBI wire. Terra Bullis testified Wednesday...
Jun 23, 2019
Iranian Commander: Downed Drone A Message To U.S.
(AP) - The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard says the shooting down of a U.S. drone has sent "a clear message" to America. Gen. Hossein Salami said also says that Iran does "not have any intenti...
Jun 23, 2019
Two People Injured In N. Knoxville Crash
Peoria Firefighters/Paramedics were called to an accident in the 9900 block of N. Knoxville about 4:15 Wednesday afternoon. One person was trapped inside one of three vehicles that were involved. Fire...
Jun 23, 2019
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...
Jun 23, 2019
