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Man arrested for December hit-and-run accident
PEORIA, Ill. – A Pekin man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident that occurred near the Bradley University campus late last year. Peoria County Jail records indicate Nickol...
Will Stevenson Oct 06, 2023

Arson suspected in Peoria apartment fire
PEORIA, Ill. - A fire believed to be intentionally set displaced 19 people late Thursday night in Peoria. Fire Battalion Chief Scott Strum said no one was injured, but the fire caused about $100,000 d...
Julia Bradley Oct 06, 2023

Utility: Downtown water main break repaired, next is the road
PEORIA, Ill. – All that’s left now is to fix the road. Illinois American Water says repairs have been made to the water main that broke Wednesday afternoon at Adams and Liberty downtown. R...
Will Stevenson Oct 05, 2023

Peoria honors fallen firefighters with annual memorial ceremony
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria Fire Department hasn’t lost a firefighter in the line of duty in 40 years, and while the department would like to keep it that way, they would also like to keep t...
Will Stevenson Oct 05, 2023

Peoria business leaders discuss how to develop entrepreneurs at University of Illinois-hosted event
PEORIA, Ill. – Business leaders took part in a forum Thursday morning in Peoria to discuss ways to try and develop more entrepreneurs in the region. The forum was part of a tour by leaders at th...
TJ Carson Oct 05, 2023

Ground broken on new East Peoria apartment complex and retail development
EAST PEORIA, Ill. – Ground is officially being broken on what’s being called a luxury apartment complex in East Peoria. “Blutowne” is expected to be complete around Fall, 2025,...
Will Stevenson Oct 05, 2023

Powerball jackpot grows to $1.4 billion after no winner Wednesday
CHICAGO, Ill. - The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.4 billion after no one matched all six numbers Wednesday night. Wednesday's winning numbers were: 9, 35, 54, 63, 64 and the Powerba...
Julia Bradley Oct 05, 2023

Peoria firefighters responds to fire on Utah Street
PEORIA, Ill. - Fire crews were called to a home in the area of W. Utah and SW Adams Streets late Wednesday morning in Peoria. Fire Battalion Chief Steve Rada says when firefighters arrived around 11:3...
Julia Bradley Oct 05, 2023

Bradley University professor sees McCarthy ouster vote as “historic,” but not surprised by it
PEORIA, Ill. – For a professor at Bradley University, the ouster of California Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House was "historic," but not too surprising. Megan Remmel ...
TJ Carson Oct 04, 2023

Peoria Airport receives money for more western service
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria International Airport is getting federal money to expand air travel service to the west. The airport says it has received $500,000 in federal funding through the Small ...
Will Stevenson Oct 04, 2023
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