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Promise Clubs Thriving in Peoria Schools
PEORIA, Ill. — The 7th anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shooting is Saturday, and a program in Peoria schools was developed to avoid similar tragedies. They are called “SAVE Promise Cl...
Kevin Bessler Dec 09, 2019

Chamber Prez stepping down
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Griffin has announced his resignation. Griffin announced Monday he has accepted the position of President and CEO of the Sioux Falls, Sou...
Jeremy Scott Dec 09, 2019

Dry Christmas trees can lead to dangerous house fires
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. — With several types of Christmas trees out on the market, many people still choose to display real firs or pines. When picking out a live tree, Peoria Heights Fire Chief, G...
Kristina Leahy Dec 09, 2019

Car crashes into East Peoria OSF Urgo location
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — A vehicle crashed Sunday morning into the East Peoria OSF Urgo location, at 133 Spinder Drive in the Levee District. East Peoria Police said a 22-year-old woman, who was feel...
Julia Bradley Dec 09, 2019

Only 7% of people say they've actually done THIS during the holiday. What is THIS?
December 9, 2019 Q: Only 7% of people say they've actually done THIS during the holiday. What is THIS? A: Roasted chestnuts over an open fire
Nancy Flagg Dec 09, 2019 Shutterstock

Final suspect sentenced for Peoria teen’s 2015 death
PEORIA, Ill. — Samuel Clay Junior, 23, was sentenced on Friday to 19 years in prison, after pleading guilty to aggravated battery in connection with the 2015 shooting death of 14-year-old Tommie...
Julia Bradley Dec 07, 2019

House fire displaces Peoria family
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called just before 9:30 p.m. Friday to a home in the 3000 block of W. Ann on reports of a fire. Crews found heavy smoke pouring out the front of the home....
Julia Bradley Dec 07, 2019

Peoria Public Library offers new streaming services
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Public Library will launch free digital streaming services on Monday, December 9, as a gift to the community. Library Public Relations Manager Jennifer Davis said the s...
Mike Sabol Dec 07, 2019

EPPD: lock your car
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — A rash of Thursday night vehicular burglaries opened up an East Peoria Police investigation. Items were taken from multiple vehicles in the Illinois Central College neighborh...
Jeremy Scott Dec 06, 2019

THANKS KFC!
KFC's Fire Logs Last year, KFC put Christmas yule logs to shame when they introduced a fire log that smells like their FRIED CHICKEN as it burns. But the only way to get them was at KFC.com . . . and ...
Mike Stechman Dec 06, 2019
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