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Peoria bomb squad helps investigate threat turned hoax at Galesburg store
GALESBURG, Ill. – Peoria Police’s bomb squad helped a bomb threat in Galesburg result in an all-clear. Galesburg Police Chief Russ Idle says the bomb threat was reported to one of the city...
Will Stevenson Jan 01, 2024

Peoria Police investigating early New Years Day shooting
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria Police are looking for suspects after a woman was shot in the foot just after the start of the new year Monday morning. Peoria Police say it happened around 12:10 a.m. near...
Will Stevenson Jan 01, 2024

Baby born at home now first baby of 2024 at OSF St. Francis
UPDATED 2:12 p.m. PEORIA, Ill. – Believed to be the first baby of 2024 in Peoria has been born, but is receiving some important medical care. OSF Saint Francis Medical Center says Marsaiah Travo...
Will Stevenson Jan 01, 2024

UPDATE: East Peoria grad dies in crash in Wisconsin
UPDATED 1/2 4:25 p.m. AUBURNDALE, Wis. – A graduate of East Peoria High School is dead after a car crash in Wisconsin last week. 25 News through sister station WEAU reports Michael Baugh, 25, di...
Will Stevenson Jan 01, 2024

First Powerball drawing of 2024 to take place Monday night as jackpot nears one billion dollars
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Someone could have millions of reasons to start the new year on a good note. Monday is the next drawing in the multi-state Powerball lottery game. The estimated jackpot is $8...
TJ Carson Jan 01, 2024

Addiction recovery doctor discusses ketamine and its effects
PEORIA, Ill. – The death of actor Matthew Perry has increased the awareness of a sedative that can be misused. Perry died in October from what was described as acute effects of ketamine, along w...
TJ Carson Jan 01, 2024

Fire damages Peoria home on New Year’s Eve. Here’s what we know
PEORIA, Ill. – An electrical issue is being cited as the cause of a house fire in Peoria's East Bluff area Sunday evening. Peoria Fire says the fire was called in at Thrush and Peoria Avenues at...
TJ Carson Jan 01, 2024

No winner in final Powerball drawing of 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Someone could start the new year on millions of high notes. No one won Saturday night's Powerball jackpot of $760 million. The jackpot will now grow to an estimated $810 mill...
TJ Carson Dec 31, 2023

Police increasing presence to keep people safe on the roads during New Year’s celebrations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Police will step up patrols to try and keep the roads safe to start the new year. The increased presence during New Year's celebrations will focus on drunk driving, distracte...
TJ Carson Dec 31, 2023

Mother of Peorian shot and killed in Bloomington speaks now that suspect has been arrested
PEORIA, Ill. – The mother of a Peoria Richwoods High School student shot and killed in Bloomington in April of last year is relieved to know that the man accused of murder has been arrested, but...
Will Stevenson Dec 30, 2023
