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Peoria man identified as victim in fatal I-74 crash near Goodfield
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. - A Peoria man has been identified as the victim in a fatal crash on Interstate 74 early Monday morning. Woodford County Coroner Tim Ruestman says 30-year-old Artiond Ivy died fr...
Feb 18, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Delta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport, injuring 18
TORONTO (Reuters) -A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday amid windy weather following a snowstorm, injuring 18 of the 80 people on board,...
Feb 17, 2025 An emergency responder works around an aircraft on a runway, after a plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Cole Burston REUTERS/Cole Burston
Habitat for Humanity to build new single-family homes in South Side Peoria after receiving $1M
PEORIA Ill. - The city of Peoria partnering with Habitat for Humanity, for a project to bring quality and affordable housing options to the community. Last year, Habitat for Humanity Greater Peoria Ar...
Feb 17, 2025 Habitat for Humanity Facebook Page
Peoria man identified as victim from Saturday collision
PEORIA Ill. - The 44-year-old man from Peoria that died after reportedly being struck by a vehicle Saturday night in North Peoria - has been identified. According to Peoria County Coroner, Jamie Harwo...
Feb 17, 2025 (Peoria County Coroner)
Rubio and Saudi crown prince discuss Gaza after Trump proposal
RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed plans for Gaza during a meeting on Monday, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said. R...
Feb 17, 2025 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool
Peoria-area gas prices on the rise
PEORIA, Ill. - It's costing you a little bit more to fill up your car in the Peoria area. GasBuddy says the average price Monday is $3.28/g, which is 6.6 cents higher than a week ago. The average is 8...
Feb 17, 2025 Mike Mozart / CC
One person dead after Monday morning traffic crash in Woodford County
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. - One person is dead after multiple vehicle crashes on Interstate 74 near Goodfield early Monday morning. Woodford County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Dennis Tipsword says the first cr...
Feb 17, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Trump administration turns to US Supreme Court in bid to fire agency head
(Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in its bid to fire the head of an independent U.S. agency that protects government whistleblowers, bri...
Feb 17, 2025 Donald Trump, Daytona Beach, Florida. February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Fire damages East Peoria home
EAST PEORIA, Ill. - A fire ruled unintentional damaged an East Peoria home early Sunday evening. East Peoria Fire crews were called to the single-family residence in the area of Sanford and Cass, just...
Feb 17, 2025 D4E / CC
Cold weather to impact central Illinois throughout the week
PEORIA, Ill. - Some potentially dangerous cold weather is expected to impact central Illinois this week. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for the area, starting at 9:00 P.M. Monday and lasting ...
Feb 17, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
