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Peoria Art Guild seeking stolen painting, suspect identified
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Art Guild is asking for help in locating a stolen painting. In a social media post, the guild says a small painting of a cow with brownish colors and the name "Annie" was sto...
Jul 08, 2025 (Peoria Art Guild)
Sean 'Diddy' Combs to be sentenced on October 3
NEW YORK (Reuters) -A federal judge on Tuesday said Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on October 3 after the music mogul was convicted on charges of transporting prostitutes to engage in drug-fuele...
Jul 08, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Lawyer Teny Geragos speaks to the media next to lawyers Marc Agnifilo outside the U.S. federal court, following a bail hearing, after the jury reached verdicts in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., July 2, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
Investigation underway after shots fired Monday night in downtown Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police are investigating after shots were fired Monday night in downtown Peoria. Police say officers were dispatched after 10:30 P.M. to the area of Main and Madison. Initial rep...
Jul 08, 2025
'We think about the state in the same way': Mitchell ready to back up Pritzker
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker's new running mate Christian Mitchell has held several roles in state government, including lawmaker and deputy governor. Pritzker said he trusts Mitchell is ready to ...
Jul 08, 2025 Christian Mitchell speaks to Gov. JB Pritzker while meeting with supporters at Peach’s Restaurant in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood on July 2. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
March planned in Peoria as part of 'village approach' to curb violence
PEORIA, Ill. - An advocate for young people believes "enough is enough" when it comes to on-going violence in Peoria, including the deaths of children. The "Stop the Violence" march is scheduled for S...
Jul 08, 2025 Next Level Academies. (25 News)
Gaza ceasefire can be reached but may take more time, Israeli officials say
JERUSALEM/GAZA (Reuters) -Gaps in Gaza ceasefire talks under way in Qatar between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas can be bridged but it may take more than a few days to reach a deal, Israe...
Jul 08, 2025 A Palestinian man stands at the site of an overnight Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City, July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa
Midwest Food Bank delivering emergency aid to Central Texas flood victims
PEORIA, Ill. - Midwest Food Bank, based in Central Illinois, is providing aid for emergency food and supplies in Central Texas where flash floods have killed more than 100 people. The food bank, teami...
Jul 08, 2025 (Midwest Food Bank)
Hopes fade for missing Texas flood victims as death toll hovers around 100
KERRVILLE, Texas (Reuters) -Search teams plodded through muddy riverbanks and flew aircraft over flood-ravaged central Texas on Monday as hopes dimmed of finding survivors among dozens still missing f...
Jul 08, 2025 A law enforcement member works in recovery operations following flooding on the Guadalupe River, in Camp Mystic, Hunt, Texas, U.S. July 7, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello
New senior housing development planned for South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - A new senior housing development will be coming to South Peoria in the next couple of years. The Peoria Opportunities Foundation and Pivotal Housing Partners announced on Monday MacArth...
Jul 07, 2025 (City of Peoria)
Babysitter ordered held in connection to South Peoria toddler death
PEORIA, Ill. - A teenager charged with First Degree Murder in the death of a toddler last week must remain in a Peoria County jail. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 18-year-old Amarian...
Jul 07, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
