EAST PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - One man is dead after an early morning fire in East Peoria, according to the Woodford County Coroner's Office. Coroner Tim Ruestman said emergency crews were called to a home on Surrey Lane around 2:15 a.m. Wednesday. There, first responders found the home completely engulfed in flames. Th...

PEORIA, Ill. - Last month it was Adams Street. Next week, it's Jefferson Avenue's turn. Peoria Public Works announced on Wednesday that Jefferson Ave. between Fayette and Walnut will be converted into two-way traffic on May 12th, weather permitting. The rain date for the conversion would be the following day. The mil...

PEORIA, Ill. -Road construction throughout Peoria is prompting more road closures. The intersection of S. Faraday Avenue and W. Humboldt Street will be closed to all traffic starting Friday. Peoria Public Works says they expect the intersection to reopen in about 8 weeks, weather permitting. The closure is necessary...

PEORIA, Ill. - Richwoods High School student Anda Wattanakit has been named to the prestigious Illinois All-State Journalism Team, which recognizes high school journalists who have made indispensable contributions to their school publications. Anda's exceptional talent and dedication to journalism have earned her a sp...

PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say a man attempting to flee from a traffic stop ended up crashing his vehicle instead. 36-year-old Lamar Nixon sped away from officers who were conducting a traffic stop in the 900 block of NE Perry Avenue on Tuesday. In the interest of public safety, officers did not pursue the suspect,...