Police: Victim in Peru abduction located in Peoria, suspect being sought
PERU (WEEK) — Authorities say they have located the victim in an early Monday morning abduction in Peru and the Peoria man wanted in connection to…
Central Illinois Friends is opening up a new location in Normal
This Friday, Central Illinois Friends is opening up its second location in the town of…
Weeks before fire, federal investigators from OSHA visited Rockton Chemtool plant
An investigation is underway into what caused the fire at the Chemtool Plant in Rockton on Monday. Weeks ago, federal investigators visited the plant…
California-based company to take over management of Starved Rock Lodge
OGLESBY (WEEK) — A new company will be managing the Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center, state officials announced Tuesday. California-based…
US COVID-19 deaths hit 600,000, equal to yearly cancer toll
That’s according to the toll recorded by Johns Hopkins University.…
Inflation indicator sees biggest jump on record
(CNN) — Another key indicator of inflation suggests it’s on the rise, in a big way. The Producer Price Index, which tracks how much money domestic…
City of Peoria names new police chief
PEORIA (WEEK) — An Elgin police commander will be the next chief of the Peoria Police Department. Eric P. Echevarria will come to the River City…
What’s next in fighting the Chemtool fire
SOUTH BELOIT (WREX) — An industrial firefighting crew experienced with battling refinery fires will attack the Chemtool fire with heavy foam.…
Bloomington City Council approves contract for 140 guns for police
BLOOMINGTON (WJBC) – Bloomington Police will be carrying new handguns after a seven to two vote at Monday night’s city council meeting. 140…
More evidence suggests COVID-19 was in US by Christmas 2019
A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the latest and largest study to suggest that the new coronavirus…