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Victim in fatal Peoria house fire identified
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood has released the name of the victim in Thursday’s fatal fire at a Peoria home. Harwood says Don Watson, 72, suffered severe smoke inhalat...
Will Stevenson Oct 20, 2023

Controversial pipeline canceled amid safety concerns, regulatory pushback
(Capitol News Illinois) – Navigator CO2, a Nebraska-based company specializing in carbon capture and sequestration, announced Friday it is canceling plans to build a 1,300-mile carbon dioxide pi...
Will Stevenson Oct 20, 2023

Three new exhibits debut Friday at Peoria Riverfront Museum. Here’s what they are
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria Riverfront Museum is celebrating its 11th anniversary with new exhibits to help the public learn about figures from the city's history, and make you think. One of the e...
TJ Carson Oct 20, 2023

“Peoria Magazine” to have final issue of publication in November
PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria-based publication could soon have its final edition. WTVP's "Peoria Magazine" will print its last issue in November. "We know Peoria Magazine created a niche for itself i...
TJ Carson Oct 20, 2023

Police looking for suspects after juvenile shot
PEORIA, Ill. – A juvenile is expected to be okay after being hit by gunfire Thursday night. Peoria Police say the boy has non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by at least one of 24 roun...
Will Stevenson Oct 20, 2023

East Bluff residents looking for solutions to Peoria’s violence
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) – Thursday morning, East Bluff residents met with representatives of community agencies and organizations about changes they'd like to see in their neighborhood to help re...
Julia Bradley Oct 20, 2023

Free screenings available on National Mammogram Day
PEORIA, Ill. - The third Friday of October each year is designated as National Mammogram Day. Carle Health Greater Peoria Oncology is offering free, walk-in cancer screenings on Friday, October 20, as...
Julia Bradley Oct 20, 2023

Hagaman returns for one more season on the ice for Peoria Rivermen
PEORIA, Ill. – He apparently had a change of heart. After retiring from the ice last year and becoming an Associate Head Coach of the Peoria Rivermen, the team says Alec Hagaman will instead ste...
Will Stevenson Oct 19, 2023

New Lincoln mural officially installed
PEORIA, Ill. – It’s up. The new Abraham Lincoln mural is up at the spot the old mural resided...outside the Peoria County Courthouse. The county says work was completed Wednesday on “...
Will Stevenson Oct 19, 2023

Illinois Lottery brings in big bucks in most recent fiscal year
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Record jackpots led to record income for the Illinois Lottery. The Lottery on Thursday reported its numbers from the 2023 fiscal year, which ended on June 30th. They include ...
TJ Carson Oct 19, 2023
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