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23 arrested after multiple directed patrols in the Peoria area ThursdayWEST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Police officers, troopers and deputies were out in force Thursday night in Peoria County, conducting dozens of traffic stops. Deputies from the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office were joined by the Peoria Police Department and the Illinois State Police on the “directed patrols” — police jargon for concentrating officers in certain areas to focus on certain types of crime.West Peoria, IL1 day ago
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Portions of Central Illinois under tornado watch, flash flood warning overnight SundayThe National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch and a flash flood warning for much of Central Illinois Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The tornado watch covers large portions of Missouri and Illinois, including Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. As of midnight Sunday, the watch remains in effect for Tazewell County, including the city of Pekin. It expires at 4 a.m. Sunday morning.5 hours ago
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State troopers save driver from fiery crash in East PeoriaState troopers save driver from fiery crash in East Peoria.East Peoria, IL9 hours ago
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5 girls arrested for allegedly stealing clothes from 3 department storesPEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police say they used one of their license plate reading cameras to catch five teenage girls who allegedly went on a theft spree on Thursday. The girls, ages 15 to 17, are accused of stealing clothes from Marshalls, T.J. Maxx. and Hibbett Sports. Officers were...Peoria, IL1 day ago
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Family says house shook after van crash in South Peoria Friday eveningPEORIA (25News Now) - A van crashed into a South Peoria home early Friday evening, and according to family members inside, the driver ran off. However, Illinois State Police troopers on the scene would not confirm they are looking for a suspect following the crash in the 1700 block of West Butler Street about 6:45 p.m.Peoria, IL1 day ago
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Journal StarReal estate sales in Peoria County for April 28, 2024These real estate transactions, recorded the week of April 15, are compiled from information on file with Peoria County. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. No transactions were reported for Tazewell and Woodford counties for the week of April 15-19 due to technical issues with both counties. PEORIA COUNTY.
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Peoria neighborhoods receive some care during the ‘Great American Cleanup’PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — An annual event across the country that aims to make neighborhoods more beautiful and connected, the “Great American Cleanup” was in full effect in Peoria on Saturday morning. From the East Bluff to Creighton Woods, Peoria residents cleaned up their neighborhoods by picking...Peoria, IL14 hours ago
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Multiple Peoria homes receive repairs on SaturdayPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Five homes and a nonprofit organization in Peoria got some much-needed help on Saturday as part of “Rebuilding Together Day.”. Volunteers from different organizations in the community devoted some time to repairing houses in need of some care. Those businesses included Caterpillar, Core Construction, and River City Construction.Peoria, IL13 hours ago
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‘We did it’: Peoria teen wins Golden Gloves boxing title, finds healing through the sportPEORIA (25News Now) - 16-year-old Mycko Macklin proved he isn’t just a boxer. He’s also a fighter. After a traumatic childhood, Macklin won the century-old Chicago Golden Gloves boxing tournament for his weight class in April. Macklin is believed to be the only tournament winner to have ever come from Peoria.Peoria, IL1 day ago
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Journal StarFive employees fired, accused of theft from Peoria nonprofit. Here's what we knowFive employees were fired from a Peoria nonprofit group and the Peoria Police Department has opened a criminal investigation after those employees allegedly illegally distributed gift cards. Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity announced Thursday it has informed the Peoria Police Department of possible theft and/or embezzlement taking place by...
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Journal Star'Midwestern charm': Why Peoria has been ranked among 100 best places to live in U.S.Peoria has been ranked among the top places to live in the U.S., according to a publisher of community guides for small-to-mid-sized cities and towns. Livability.com named Peoria among their 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S., giving it a Livability Score of 706, similar to places like Richmond, Virginia, and Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Marquette Heights stone sign tipped overMARQUETTE HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) — The Marquette Heights stone sign welcoming residents and visitors was toppled sometime Friday night. Traffic lights near the sign were also knocked over. It is unknown when the sign originally collapsed and the cause of it. THIS STORY WILL BE UPDATED.Marquette Heights, IL15 hours ago
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Peoria botulism outbreak inspires new book stringing together 7 days of strange 1983 eventsA Peoria native's latest book delves into a series of freak occurrences that happened one wacky week in October 1983. Robert Fromberg could barely concentrate on a book or a movie as he spent six months shaking off a bad case of long COVID. But he did continue to regularly comb through hometown headlines. One on the 40th anniversary of the Skewer Inn botulism outbreak caught his eye. Then he stumbled upon a headline of a woman struck by a falling air conditioner in New York City. Both incidents happened in the seven days starting Friday, Oct. 14, 1983.Peoria, IL1 day ago
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Person rescued after vehicle goes into Peoria ravinePEORIA (25News Now) - One person is hospitalized with serious injures after the vehicle they were end went down 20 feet into a ravine Wednesday night. It happened around 7:45 PM Wednesday night on North Gale Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they found the vehicle in a ravine, with the only...Peoria, IL2 days ago
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