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Pritzker launches self-funded nationwide abortion rights advocacy organization
(Capitol News Illinois) – Gov. JB Pritzker is self-funding the launch of a new political advocacy group aimed at fighting for abortion rights across the U.S. - an extension of sizable donations ...
Will Stevenson Oct 19, 2023

More in Peoria speaking out about Israel-Hamas war
PEORIA, Ill. – Another rally in Peoria amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine. One reportedly happened over the weekend - another Wednesday, near Campustown and Bradley University. Th...
Will Stevenson Oct 19, 2023

One injured in car crash near Peoria Airport
PEORIA, Ill. – One person was taken to the hospital after a car crash not far from the Peoria International Airport. Illinois State Police say it happened on Dirksen Parkway around 7:45 a.m. Thu...
Will Stevenson Oct 19, 2023

Portions of central Illinois still experiencing some level of drought
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The days have gotten cooler with a little more rain falling, but portions of central Illinois remain dry. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday shows nearly ...
TJ Carson Oct 19, 2023

Fire leaves one dead, firefighter injured in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -One person is dead after a fire in Peoria Thursday morning. Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger says a passerby went to a nearby fire station just before 7 a.m., saying there was smoke co...
Julia Bradley Oct 19, 2023

Peoria Park District’s “Lakeview Park After Dark” is back through Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Park District is ready to get you spooked, at least a little bit, with "Lakeview Park After Dark" beginning Thursday night. The Park District's Emily Cahill tells WMBD News i...
Julia Bradley Oct 19, 2023

Former Peoria mayor takes the stand in Pere Marquette trial
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) – Former Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis was on the stand Wednesday in the third day of the federal fraud and embezzlement trial of Gary Matthews and Monte Brannan. The two busines...
Julia Bradley Oct 19, 2023

A portion of a downtown Peoria street is now called ‘Honorary Annie Malone Place’
PEORIA, Ill. – State Street from Adams to Washington in Peoria is now “Honorary Annie Malone Place.” A street-naming ceremony Wednesday afternoon bestowed the honor on a late former ...
Will Stevenson Oct 18, 2023

New details revealed in Peoria murder investigation
PEORIA, Ill. – We’re learning more about what at least one side says caused Peoria’s 23rd homicide of the year Monday morning. Peoria County State’s Attorney Jodi Hoos says in ...
Will Stevenson Oct 18, 2023

Assault weapon registration period remains open as Illinois State Police seeks further input
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - People who own certain guns and other items now prohibited under the state's assault weapons ban still need to register them with the Illinois State Police....
Will Stevenson Oct 18, 2023
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