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Foreigner peaks at #6 on the charts this day in history!
In 1977 Foreigner peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with "Cold as Ice" which was their second top ten single in the U.S. Don't forget to sign up for your chance to score FREE...
Mike Stechman Oct 22, 2019

9-year-old arraigned on murder, arson charges
EUREKA, Ill. (AP) – A 9-year-old central Illinois boy believed to have set a fire that led to the deaths of five family members has been arraigned on first-degree murder charges. The Peoria Jour...
Julia Bradley Oct 22, 2019

Lightning causes fire at Peoria aluminum business
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Firefighter/Paramedics were called just before 6:40 a.m. Monday to Lynch Aluminum at 8810 N. University. Fire Battalion Chief Clint Kuhlman said lightning struck the buildi...
Julia Bradley Oct 22, 2019

This is true for nearly 15% of Americans. What is it?
October 22, 2019 Q: This is true for nearly 15% of Americans. What is it? A: They believe in vampires
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National lead poisoning awareness week
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Lead based paint poisoning is the number one environmental illness of children. It is caused primarily by lead-based paint in older homes. The biggest threat comes from lead ...
Mike Sabol Oct 21, 2019

Peoria County Board of Health discusses flu vaccinations
PEORIA, Ill. – The dreaded flu season has arrived. The Peoria County Board of Health discussed flu vaccines at their meeting Monday night, and the cost of receiving one. Public Health Administra...
Kristina Leahy Oct 21, 2019

Peoria bridges to see major facelift
PEORIA, Ill. — Coming soon to a bridge near you: construction. The Illinois Department of Transportation on Monday rolled out details of its statewide Multi-Year Plan, part of the Rebuild Illino...
Jeremy Scott Oct 21, 2019

Fatal accident Sunday on Route 29
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ill. – A Peoria man has died after an accident Sunday afternoon. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and EMS received a call at 2:48 p.m. for a two vehicle collision ...
Kristina Leahy Oct 21, 2019

PPS still collecting books for ‘Little Libraries’
PEORIA, Ill. –Peoria Public Schools needs more Children’s books. The school district is about half way to a goal of collecting 10,000 books for “Little Libraries” set up at eac...
Julia Bradley Oct 21, 2019

Foreigner will ‘Play in Peoria’ in March
PEORIA, Ill. — Rock band Foreigner will play the Peoria Civic Center on Monday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Some of the band’s legendary hits include “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As ...
Julia Bradley Oct 21, 2019
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