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Setti named interim CEO of Chamber and CEO Council
PEORIA, Ill. — The Boards of Directors of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and CEO Council have announced Chris Setti will be the interim CEO of both organizations until a permanent replaceme...
Julia Bradley Feb 24, 2020

Weaver proposes bill to create local minimum wages
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) says local governments, concerned about the impact a $15 minimum wage would have on local economies, should be allowed to decide what’...
Julia Bradley Feb 24, 2020

BU issues alert following robbery near campus
PEORIA, Ill. — Bradley University Police alerted students Sunday night to an armed robbery near campus. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of W. Main Street, near N. Univer...
Julia Bradley Feb 24, 2020

"Have You Ever Met A King?"
So do you happen to know the History on the King Cake celebrated during the Mardi Gras season? It's sometimes referred to as kingcake, kings' cake or three kings' cake. It's a type of cake associated ...
Mike Stechman Feb 24, 2020

A survey found that 16% of Americans have one of these, but regret buying it. What is it?
February 24, 2020 Q: A survey found that 16% of Americans have one of these, but regret buying it. What is it? A: A house
Nancy Flagg Feb 24, 2020 Adobe Stock

Morton teacher among three injured after being struck by car in Chicago
CHICAGO — Three people from Morton have been hospitalized in Chicago after being struck by a car as they were crossing the street. WBBM-TV in Chicago has reported that three pedestrians were str...
Dalton Kemper Feb 23, 2020

Family safe after kitchen fire Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. — A kitchen fire Saturday in Peoria caused $10,000 in damage to the home. Peoria Firefighters/Paramedics responded to the call just before noon; and the home, located at 422 E. Arca...
Dalton Kemper Feb 23, 2020

Police look for pair passing bad checks in the area
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — Police are looking for two men who are passing bad checks in Peoria and around central Illinois. The two are accused of cashing the bogus checks in Peoria, East Peoria, Morto...
Kevin Bessler Feb 22, 2020

Riverton officer charged with head-butting suspect
RIVERTON, Ill. (AP) – A central Illinois police department has been charged with felony aggravated battery and official misconduct after he allegedly head-butted a drunken driving suspect earlie...
Kristina Leahy Feb 22, 2020

Multiple companies battle Peoria Heights fire
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. — Companies from Peoria and metro Peoria assisted Friday with an apartment fire. A call came in just after 3:00 of a structure fire at 5533 N Galena Rd. Crews from Limestone...
Kristina Leahy Feb 21, 2020
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