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Illinois Promotes Emergency Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month. And, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency wants to help prepare your family for a disaster. I-EMA Spokesperson Rebecca Clark says there are five areas tha...
Julia Bradley Sep 11, 2019

Council Approves New Southside Firehouse
The Peoria City Council has given the green light building a new fire station on the city’s southside. According to a Facebook post by Peoria Firefighters Local 50 Union, council members Tuesday...
Julia Bradley Sep 11, 2019

It's surprising to find that THIS was not available until 1858. What is it?
September 11, 2019 Q: It's surprising to find out that THIS was not available until 1858. What is it? A: A can opener (although canned food was invented in 1810)
Nancy Flagg Sep 11, 2019

Update: Homicide Victim Suffered Multiple Gunshot Wounds
UPDATE: 9/10/19 Autopsy findings show that Hardy was shot multiple times on the trunk of his body, according to Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood. Hardy suffered detrimental internal bleeding. Harwo...
Kristina Leahy Sep 10, 2019

UnityPoint Health Hosting ‘Mega’ Health Event
Addressing health concerns on a larger scale. “Mega Body, Mega Lung” is a family event being held at the CEFCU Center Stage, on the Peoria Riverfront, this Saturday. Registered Nurse Sarah...
Julia Bradley Sep 10, 2019

Blue Jean Blues . . . . Just $462-Per-Pair!
Back in January, a designer created a pair of jeans that had one wide leg that flared like a bell bottom, and one leg that was tight and tapered like a skinny jean! WHY? Well now they are on sale at a...
Mike Stechman Sep 10, 2019

New Southside Fire Station On City Council Agenda
(25 News)-The Peoria City Council will vote Tuesday on building a new fire station in South Peoria while retiring the current station serving that area. Fire Chief Ed Olehy said the cost for a new fir...
Julia Bradley Sep 10, 2019

PPS Approves Raise For Superintendent Kherat
Peoria Public Schools has approved a 3-percent raise for Superintendent Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, and a $5,000 bonus. The PPS School Board voted 4-2 in favor of the pay raise Monday night. During the 2...
Julia Bradley Sep 10, 2019

60% Of Women Would Never Do This At A Wedding. What Is It?
September 10th, 2019 Q: A majority of women (60%) would never do this at a wedding. What is it? A: Wear black
Rick Hirschmann Sep 10, 2019 Midwest Communications

City Of Peoria Will Hold Recreational Cannabis Meetings
The City of Peoria will host 2 public meetings to discuss recreational cannabis. Both presentations will allow citizens to make public comments. The first meeting will be Monday, Sept. 16 at the ICC P...
Kristina Leahy Sep 09, 2019
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