Category Archives: Local News
FamilyCore to shut down after school and summer programs
PEORIA, Ill. - A local after school program is coming to an end at the end of the month. Officials with FamilyCore say they will close its after school and summer programs effective September 30. The ...
Sep 20, 2021 FamilyCore
West Nile Virus found in Tazewell County bird
MORTON, Ill. - The Tazewell County Health Department says a bird found has tested positive for West Nile Virus. It's the county's first bird this season to test positive for the disease that can then ...
Sep 20, 2021 Midwest Communications
Mother of Trayvon Martin to speak in Peoria at MLK event
PEORIA, Ill. - The mother of Travon Martin will be making an appearance in Peoria next year. The group Public Employees for Community Concerns -- a group of African-American City of Peoria employees -...
Sep 20, 2021 Florida Memory
Governor makes two appearances in Peoria, talking residential assistance and McCluggage Bridge
UPDATED 1:47 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - Governor JB Pritzker used a Peoria agency as a backdrop for talking up increased money thanks to both state and federal sources for community and low-income assistance...
Sep 20, 2021 State of Illinois/Illinois Information Service
Safety for motorists, mental health for farmers among focuses of National Farm Safety and Health Week
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The fatal accident last week in rural Tazewell County involving a car and a combine could serve as a reminder that it can be dangerous this time of year on the roads. The State of ...
Sep 20, 2021
Kherat: No disruptions at Peoria High Monday morning
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria police arrested nine people in connection with a large fight outside Peoria High School on Friday. Seven juveniles involved in the incidents were taken to the Peoria Police Depar...
Sep 20, 2021 25 News
Crunch time for Congress with Biden's agenda, and debt limit, on the line
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress returns to session on Monday facing a massive agenda and a tight time crunch, with President Joe Biden's Democrats hoping to pass sweeping domestic programs, f...
Sep 20, 2021 FILE PHOTO: The exterior of the US Capitol is seen as Senators work to advance the bipartisan infrastructure bill in Washington, U.S., August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo
Pfizer/BioNTech say data show COVID-19 vaccine safe and protective in kids
(Reuters) - Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE said on Monday their COVID-19 vaccine induced a robust immune response in 5 to 11 year olds, and they plan to ask for authorization to use the vaccine in childre...
Sep 20, 2021 FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine" sticker and a medical syringe in front of displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken, October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
Fatal motorcycle accident victim identified
UPDATE - PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria County Coroner's office has identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident in Peoria. The accident occurred around 2:25 a.m. Saturday near Main and Crescent St...
Sep 19, 2021 Midwest Communications
Seven juveniles, two adults, arrested after Peoria High fights
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria police confirm nine people have been arrested in connection with a large fight outside Peoria High School Friday. Seven juvenile offenders were transported to the Peoria Police D...
Sep 19, 2021 25 News
