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One Five Widows Sons continues Christmas Eve giving tradition
One Five Widows Sons continues Christmas Eve giving tradition
The One Five Widows Sons motorcycle association delivered toys to children at the Dream Center Peoria on Christmas Eve, along with food and gifts for those in need, continuing their nearly decade-l…
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December 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
One Five Widows Sons continues Christmas Eve giving tradition
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive the Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive the Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families there and at other sites across the Holy Land heralded a much-needed boost of…
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December 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive the Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
Illinois State Police marks 25 years of Scott's Law
Illinois State Police marks 25 years of Scott’s Law
On the 25th anniversary of Scott’s Law, the Illinois State Police discussed how they still deal with similar events two decades later, and announced an enhancement to the law that will apply …
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December 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Illinois State Police marks 25 years of Scott's Law
Deadly crash under investigation in rural Mackinaw
Deadly crash under investigation in rural Mackinaw
A 62-year-old Mackinaw resident was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 9, and an autopsy is scheduled for Friday morning.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Deadly crash under investigation in rural Mackinaw
Wall Street hovers near record levels and will close early
Wall Street hovers near record levels and will close early
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street slightly higher in midday trading Wednesday as markets hovered near record levels on a holiday-shortened trading day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.4% as of …
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December 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Wall Street hovers near record levels and will close early
2 holiday sweets sold at Aldi recalled nationwide
2 holiday sweets sold at Aldi recalled nationwide
Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, Illinois, expanded its voluntary recall of two varieties of “Choceur” branded “Holiday Barks” on Monday.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
2 holiday sweets sold at Aldi recalled nationwide
Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion
Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion
Construction crews and drones searched the rubble of a Pennsylvania nursing home Wednesday.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion
Animal shelters stay open and active throughout holidays
Animal shelters stay open and active throughout holidays
During the holidays, pet owners can trust Camp Bow Wow and the Peoria Humane Society to take care of their pets, while the latter also uses the season to gather donations and promote adoption.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Animal shelters stay open and active throughout holidays
Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
A Christmas Eve Powerball drawing could add new meaning to holiday cheer as millions of players hope to cash in the $1.7 billion prize.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
Staying Warm For A Few Days
Staying Warm For A Few Days
Temperatures stay warm for the next few days before dropping sharply.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Staying Warm For A Few Days
Bloomington Salvation Army less than halfway to its $1M Red Kettle fundraising goal
Bloomington Salvation Army less than halfway to its $1M Red Kettle fundraising goal
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December 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Bloomington Salvation Army less than halfway to its $1M Red Kettle fundraising goal
Man dies after chase with troopers in McLean, Logan counties
Man dies after chase with troopers in McLean, Logan counties
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December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Man dies after chase with troopers in McLean, Logan counties
Local police weigh in on Illinois’ new gun storage law
Local police weigh in on Illinois’ new gun storage law
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December 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Local police weigh in on Illinois’ new gun storage law
Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois
Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois
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December 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois
Mason County nursing home fined $25K for coffee burns on resident
Mason County nursing home fined $25K for coffee burns on resident
Mason City Area Nursing Home was fined $25,000 for failing to prevent a woman from getting serious burns from spilled coffee two separate times.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Mason County nursing home fined $25K for coffee burns on resident
Some Peoria City, County offices to close for the holidays
Some Peoria City, County offices to close for the holidays
Peoria city offices and Peoria County offices will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s Day Holidays, with the exception of the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, Jail, and Juvenile …
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December 24, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Some Peoria City, County offices to close for the holidays
Warmer Today, Colder Tomorrow
Warmer Today, Colder Tomorrow
We keep the temperature roller coaster for now.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Warmer Today, Colder Tomorrow
Warmer Today, Colder Tomorrow
Warmer Today, Colder Tomorrow
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December 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Warmer Today, Colder Tomorrow
These Central Illinois high school musicians are all-staters in every way
These Central Illinois high school musicians are all-staters in every way
These Central Illinois high school musicians are all-staters in every way
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December 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
These Central Illinois high school musicians are all-staters in every way
Leon Groover honored for decades of sports coverage in Canton
Leon Groover honored for decades of sports coverage in Canton
Leon Groover of Canton was honored with the Distinguished Media Service Award from the Illinois High School Association for his 30+ years of service as the voice of Canton High School Sports.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Leon Groover honored for decades of sports coverage in Canton
Photos of Bill Clinton included in newly released Epstein files
Photos of Bill Clinton included in newly released Epstein files
Former President Bill Clinton featured prominently in the first batch of files released Friday by the Justice Department.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Photos of Bill Clinton included in newly released Epstein files
Peoria jury finds woman not guilty in murder retrial
Peoria jury finds woman not guilty in murder retrial
A woman who claimed self-defense in the stabbing death of a woman seven years ago is going free after a retrial in Peoria County.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Peoria jury finds woman not guilty in murder retrial
Peoria trade school receives grant to prepare students for the workforce
Peoria trade school receives grant to prepare students for the workforce
The Woodruff Career Technical Center received a grant from The River City Construction Foundation for a new saw
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December 20, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Peoria trade school receives grant to prepare students for the workforce
River City Construction Foundation presents check to Woodruff Career & Technical Center
River City Construction Foundation presents check to Woodruff Career & Technical Center
The River City Construction Foundation has raised over $50,000 to fund trades-based programs in 17 local area schools, including the Woodruff Career and Technical Center, which received a check for…
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December 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
River City Construction Foundation presents check to Woodruff Career & Technical Center
CEFCU warning members of increase in imposter scams
CEFCU warning members of increase in imposter scams
CEFCU is warning people of an increase in imposter scams, where scammers pose as FTC employees and try to convince CEFCU members to withdraw cash and deposit it to a Bitcoin ATM box or wire transfe…
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December 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
CEFCU warning members of increase in imposter scams