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UPDATE: Final cuts announced at Bradley University. Here’s what we know
UPDATED 5:40 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. – The month-long wait to find out officially which programs were being eliminated at Bradley University is over. The university announced Monday that 20 programs a...
Will Stevenson Dec 11, 2023

Peoria area gas prices still dropping ahead the holidays
PEORIA, Ill. - Average gas prices in Peoria have dropped 8.0 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.19 on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 148 stations in Peoria. Prices in Peori...
Julia Bradley Dec 11, 2023

Resident, PPD officer injured after police shoot, kill ‘aggressive dog.’ Here’s what we know
PEORIA, Ill. – Illinois State Police is taking over the investigation into an early-morning shooting incident Sunday that injured both a resident and a Peoria Police officer. Peoria Police say i...
Will Stevenson Dec 10, 2023

Families celebrate Christmas early at Peoria’s Dream Center
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) – Families at Peoria's Dream Center celebrated Christmas a little early. The center hosted its first Christmas experience event Saturday afternoon. The event was for guest...
TJ Carson Dec 10, 2023

Another call from doctors, medical experts to get COVID, RSV, flu vaccinations
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. – Area doctors and health professionals are once again urging vaccinations with the holidays starting now that Hanukkah is under way - not just for COVID-19, but other resp...
Will Stevenson Dec 09, 2023

Where to get Hyundai vehicle anti-theft upgrades in Peoria, and what vehicles need them
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria Police say there could be as many as 1,600 Hyundais registered in the City of Peoria that have not gotten their cars fixed so people can’t break into them and drive o...
Will Stevenson Dec 09, 2023

‘Drive for Miracles’ successful again for OSF Children’s Hospital. Here’s how much was raised
PEORIA, Ill. – An annual fundraiser for OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois has proven to be a success once again. The annual “Drive for Miracles” Radiothon which ha...
Will Stevenson Dec 08, 2023

Pritzker signs measure allowing new small-scale nuclear technology in Illinois
(Capitol News Illinois) – Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law a measure that will allow for the limited development of new nuclear power generation technology in the state. The measure, H...
Will Stevenson Dec 08, 2023

Pajamas and reading help celebrate memory of former student at Peoria’s Northmoor Primary School
PEORIA, Ill. – Students and teachers at Northmoor Primary School came to school on Friday in their pajamas to honor the memory and legacy of a former student. It was part of the school's 20th Cu...
TJ Carson Dec 08, 2023

Chicago utility pushes back against state oversight, asks for further rate increase
CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - Chicago utility Peoples Gas is requesting a multimillion-dollar bump to its already record-high rate increase approved by regulators last month. In November, the Illi...
Will Stevenson Dec 08, 2023
