Category Archives: Top Stories
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
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...
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. ...
Jun 23, 2019
