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Family wants answers after overdose at Tazewell County Jail
PEKIN, Ill. – An inmate at the Tazewell County Jail is recovering after overdosing on heroin while in custody. He was identified by his aunt Tana as Gavin Faichney, 21, whom jail records indicat...
Will Stevenson Dec 20, 2023

New, expanded relationship between OSF HealthCare, Diocese of Peoria
UPDATED 6:10 a.m. 12/20/23 PEORIA, Ill. – The Catholic Diocese of Peoria will soon have more of a supporting role in the operation of OSF HealthCare. The sisters of the Third Order of Saint Fran...
Will Stevenson Dec 19, 2023

New McClugage Bridge arch in place
PEORIA, Ill. – You might say Tuesday was the day workers on the McClugage Bridge were waiting for, with the installation of the new arch for the new eastbound lanes. At least, that’s how J...
Will Stevenson Dec 19, 2023

$572 million Powerball jackpot Wednesday night
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – No top prize winner in the more than $500 million Powerball jackpot Monday night. Lottery officials say the drawing for the $544 million dollar prize, however, presented two ...
Will Stevenson Dec 19, 2023

Police: Arrest expected after stabbing
PEORIA, Ill. – One person is injured and another will soon be arrested after two people allegedly were caught fighting, and one allegedly stabbed the other. Peoria Police say it happened around ...
Will Stevenson Dec 19, 2023

Man arrested after chase Monday for attempted armed robbery
PEORIA, Ill. – We’re learning more about the attempted armed robbery in South Peoria Monday that injured one person and resulted in the arrest of another. Peoria Police say it happened at ...
Will Stevenson Dec 19, 2023

Smoking and oxygen tank cause fire to West Peoria home
WEST PEORIA, Ill. – Two people are injured - one seriously - after smoking caused a fire in West Peoria. Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says the fire broke out around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday on B...
Will Stevenson Dec 19, 2023

Sorensen discusses prescription drug prices in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-East Moline) was in Peoria Monday to hear firsthand from local health leaders about high prescription drug prices, and what can be done about it. Sorens...
Will Stevenson Dec 19, 2023

Washington City Council votes to opt of new Illinois law for city employees
WASHINGTON, Ill. – The City Council in Washington is opting out of a new state law that mandates workers in Illinois getting at least 40 hours of paid time off every year. The City Council Monda...
Will Stevenson Dec 19, 2023

Last beam to be put in place for new Peoria County Health and Human Services building
PEORIA, Ill. – On Tuesday, thanks in part to Monday’s wind, the final beam will be in place on top of the new Peoria County Health and Human Services building. Located on the site of the f...
Will Stevenson Dec 18, 2023
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