Hot Weather Continues
If you didn’t like Sunday’s weather, you won’t like Monday or Tuesday as hot and humid conditions continue. It won’t be…
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Gas tax doubles across the state beginning Monday
Several new taxes signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker go into effect Monday, July 1. Those taxes include cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and…
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“A family man; the ultimate first responder” Fulton County Sheriff remembers fallen Deputy Troy Chisum
Hundreds of first responders gathered for a ceremonial walk-through to honor fallen 39-year-old Fulton County Deputy Troy Chisum on Sunday evening.…
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Funeral procession for Deputy Troy Chisum announced
The funeral procession route for Deputy Troy Chisum has been announced and Illinois State Police are asking people to come out to support the family.…
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Six hours, two shootings, three victims – PPD kept busy overnight
A pair of shootings overnight Saturday into Sunday kept Peoria Police busy during oppressively hot summer temperatures. The first shooting took place…
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Armed robber targets East Peoria liquor store
Flashing police lights surrounded the New Twist liquor store in East Peoria Saturday evening after an armed robbery. Fondulac and East Peoria…
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Bloomington woman shares her story of time in prison to success in business
Heather Canuel is a single mother, a business owner, and brightens any room she enters. But things weren’t always that way for the Decatur…
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East Peoria Fire Dept. says 90% of car seats are being used wrong
Summer is here and family vacations are in full swing. But have you checked to make sure your child car seats are installed correctly? At the East…
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Heat/humidity continues on
Oppressive heat and humidity lingers on! We saw a couple of storms get fueled late Saturday thanks-in-part to the heat/humidity. That stray chance…
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Community forum addresses issue of ‘Black Genocide’
Saturday morning at the Peoria Public Library the ‘New Millennium Institute’ held a community forum to discuss what they’re calling…
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