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State Sen. Chuck Weaver wants to be Bradley University president
PEORIA, Ill. — State Sen. Chuck Weaver, a Bradley alumnus, is among the applicants for the top job at Bradley University. Bradley University President Gary Roberts has announced he will retire a...
Julia Bradley Nov 08, 2019

Peoria home suffers heavy damage from fire
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Firefighters were called around 1:20 p.m. Thursday to a home in the 1300 block of N. North Street. Heavy smoke and flames were showing from the home’s second floor. C...
Julia Bradley Nov 08, 2019

Peoria Fire Chief stepping down
PEORIA, Ill. — Longtime Peoria Fire Chief Ed Olehy has announced his retirement. Olehy announced Thursday his last day will be November 29th. Anthony Ardis, who joined the department in 1994 and...
Jeremy Scott Nov 07, 2019

U.S. Marshals looking for suspect in connection with weekend shooting
PEORIA, Ill. — Heavy police activity Thursday afternoon shut down part of Knoxville Ave. Around 1:45 p.m., U.S. Marshals were searching the 300 block of East Frye for a suspect in connection wit...
Kristina Leahy Nov 07, 2019

Warehouse District renovation project announced
PEORIA, Ill. — New living and retail spaces are being planned for the Warehouse District in Peoria. The Downtown Development Corporation of Peoria (DDC) announced Thursday the purchase of parcel...
Jeremy Scott Nov 07, 2019

CityLink offers free rides to veterans
PEORIA, Ill. — In honor of Veterans Day, CityLink is offering free bus rides to veterans all day on Monday, November 11. “Passengers who are veterans are asked to present a valid veterans ...
Julia Bradley Nov 07, 2019

Peoria man convicted of 2018 fatal shooting
PEORIA, Ill. — One of two men charged with a fatal shooting in July 2018 has been convicted. Peoria County Court records show Jamie Weyrick, 19, of Peoria, was convicted this week after a three ...
Julia Bradley Nov 07, 2019
Sausage-Scented Wrapping Paper?!?
LOL just in time for the Holidays! Jimmy Dean is running a holiday promotion where if you submit a photo of a sausage recipe you cooked, you can get prizes like Sausage-Scented wrapping paper or sausa...
Mike Stechman Nov 07, 2019

Peoria County board member out on bond after being arrested for battery
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (25 News) - Peoria County Board member Matthew Windish is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after an altercation outside Tremont on Tuesday. The case was referred to the Tazewe...
Julia Bradley Nov 07, 2019

75% of us have one of these, at some point in our lives. What is it?
November 7, 2019 Q: 75% of us have one of these, at some point in our lives. What is it? A: Role model
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