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Woman arrested for arson fire at Lexington Hills Apartments
PEORIA, Ill. — An arrest has been made in connection with the suspected arson at the Lexington Hills Apartments in Peoria late Thursday night. Police Spokesperson Semone Roth confirms 56-year-ol...
Julia Bradley Oct 09, 2023

Central Illinois family prepares for move to Kenya to help with domestic violence victims in the country
PEORIA, Ill. – A central Illinois couple is preparing for a big move for a worthwhile cause. Terry and Veronicah Richards and their six-year-old daughter will soon make their home in Kenya. The ...
TJ Carson Oct 08, 2023

Powerball jackpot grows again after no winners in Saturday night’s drawing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – No one hit all the numbers to win life-changing money in Saturday night's Powerball drawing. The jackpot has now grown to $1.55 billion, which makes it the 3rd largest in the...
TJ Carson Oct 08, 2023

Two dead after two crashes on I-74 in Woodford County
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. – Two people are dead after a pair of crashes early Saturday morning on Interstate 74 in Woodford County. Illinois State Police say the first crash happened prior to 1:30 a...
Will Stevenson Oct 07, 2023

Powerball drawing Saturday night; Mega Millions won Friday night
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – There’s still a lot of money to be won in the lottery. Saturday night’s multi-state Powerball jackpot sits at $1.4 billion, and ticket sales are said to be growin...
Will Stevenson Oct 07, 2023

Mental health professionals a growing presence in Peoria Public Schools
PEORIA, Ill. – Studies show more and more students in K-through-12 schools nationally are seeking help for their mental health. Peoria Public Schools are no exception. OSF Strive Trauma Recovery...
Will Stevenson Oct 07, 2023

Man sent to prison for shooting a Peoria Police officer in 2021
PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria man will go to prison for most of the next 35 years after he pleaded guilty in August to a shooting involving a Peoria Police officer more than two years ago. Court recor...
Will Stevenson Oct 06, 2023

Downtown Peoria boil order lifted on Friday after water main break earlier this week
PEORIA, Ill. – Illinois American Water says a boil order has been lifted for downtown Peoria. The order was needed after a water main break occurred in the intersection of Adams and Liberty Stre...
TJ Carson Oct 06, 2023

Buoyed by state funding, new biomedical research hub launches in Chicago
(Capitol News Illinois) – With vocal support from the governor and $25 million from the state, biomedical researchers are beginning to work on studying the fundamentals of human disease at a new...
Will Stevenson Oct 06, 2023

Family and friends of Erik Herrera seeking answers after fatal July crash in Central Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – Family and friends of Erik Herrera held a protest Thursday afternoon at the Peoria County Courthouse to seek justice after he died in a crash in July. The 20-year-old Herrera died...
TJ Carson Oct 06, 2023
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