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Governor Rauner talks about regrets as the Quincy veterans home outbreak remains unresolved.
missing person11 CaptionThe Normal Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing 21-year-old woman, Shelby Todd. Police said Todd disappeared April 29th in Normal and her last known whereabouts is believed to be Dallas, TX. Authorities are still unsure if she is in Texas or returned to central Illinois. Police said she could be driving a red Toyota Solara with Illinois plates. They ask that if you have seen her or her vehicle to contact Normal Police. More>>
Illinois State Police say 18 year old turned into path of oncoming truck, leading to crash that tied up traffic for an hour...
honor flight7 Caption70 Veterans returned from Honor Flight to Washington D.C....
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has issued its report of businesses and licensed professionals penalized for various violations and infractions.
Tuesday we followed up to the fatal accident Saturday evening. Kendrick Young, Senior was crossing Knoxville Avenue near the Nebraska intersection when he was struck by a car. There are still a lot of unanswered questions in this investigation, but we wanted to reach out to family and friends to see how they are coping with the loss. John Marizetts was friends with Young for 30 years. "I was dumbstruck by why he was crossing the street in the first pla...
The historic Springdale Cemetery will be getting a monument erected soon. Local historians called The Shaft the state's oldest war monument. It was originally dedicated in downtown Peoria at the courthouse in October of 1866. But now it's getting a new location. The monument was taken down after 96 years to make room for the current courthouse. Historians said parts of the monument were lost or forgotten. Now there are plans to... More>>
CHIEF%20HEFFNER.JPG CaptionBloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner's last day on the job will be this Friday, but he will still be in area law enforcement.
Rik EdgarThe Peoria Civic Center has hired a new general manager. Rik Edgar, the current manager of a West Virginia arena, will serve as the new general manager of the Civic Center.
Antonio SanchezAndrew Schnack, attorney for Antonio Sanchez who is charged with three counts of First Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Battery with a Weapon, has filed a motion requesting Sanchez be tried in Quincy.
A woman hit by a vehicle late Sunday night has died from her injuries.
A trio of firefighters from Peru were honored in a Springfield ceremony Tuesday for their heroism in saving a woman from her burning home.
You can now feast on Panera's bread, soups and other food without even leaving home.
The Peoria Police Department is investigating a Peoria man for elder abuse after a 74-year-old man in the same house died.
Two male eagles and a female have teamed up to raise up eaglets together.
shots fired15 CaptionA 16-year-old teenager was arrested Monday after allegedly firing a stolen handgun at a vehicle filled with people.
Peoria staple Lou's Drive-In is opening a second location across the river.
Rico MooreThree men face charges in connection with a shots fired incident near the Peoria Public Library's Lincoln Branch Monday afternoon.
A rural Farmington home is destroyed after a morning fire.
T-Boz of the 90’s girls' music group TLC has announced she's headed to Washington, D.C. to call for change and honor the memory of her cousin, a Peoria man killed in a confrontation with police last year.
The Town of Normal is now a 'Welcoming City'. In a 5-2 vote Monday evening, council members voted to
Jamie Harwood Coroner CaptionPeoria County Coroner responds after fellow Illinois Coroner in Adams County comes under fire for holding remains hostage,,,,
Peoria City CouncilPeoria city councilman Chuck Grayeb says a proposed housing project on Main street is still in motion.
DEBORAH DEWEYProsecutors are pointing to gambling as a potential reason why a Putnam County man allegedly murdered his own sister-in-law.
The city of East Peoria has issued a boil order for the majority of East Peoria Community High School and several nearby streets.
Szmanda was the face of Menards commercials for two decades. His son, Charles, posted the news on Facebook.
A woman suffered severe injuries in an accident in Central Peoria on Sunday night.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Danny Farquhar was discharged from the hospital after suffering a brain hemorrhage during an April 20 game.
The Tazewell County Coroner's Office has identified a woman found deceased in an East Peoria gas station Sunday.
Police seen outside Pekin City Hall during a recent pipe bomb scare.Pekin City Hall will see some cleaning work done while workers address a mold issue.
The Peoria City/County Health Department is opening a milk depot for the Mother's Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes this week.
The Peoria Police Department is interviewing "persons of interest" after an early afternoon shots fired incident on Peoria's south side Monday.
A man being hailed as a hero for wrestling an assault-style rifle away from a gunman at a Tennessee Waffle House has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for the victims. More>>
The driver in a DUI incident which resulted in the death of a teenager was sentenced to 30 years in prison Monday.
Lane closures on Knoxville will last now through September.Expect to run into some major lane closures on Knoxville between Pennsylvania and Corrington now through September.
A man is dead after a Saturday evening accident in Peoria, near Interstate 74.
Police and the Tazewell County Coroner were on the scene after a woman's body was found in an East Peoria gas station early Sunday morning. An employee said a person came to the gas station at 1785 Meadow Ave.
Fire tore through a home in Peoria Sunday afternoon, quickly rendering it a total loss. Neighbors at the scene said no one lived at the home in the 1000 block of W. McClure avenue, and fire officials confirmed that no one was inside the home at the time of the fire, which started around 1:30PM. "All searches of the house so far have come back negative," explained Battalion Chief Jim Bachman. "And the report came that they weren't aware of anybody inside." Fire c... More>>
Fasten your seat belts for the teen driving summit. The Illini Chapter of the BMW Car Club put young drivers to the test. Their nonprofit driver education program gives hands-on driving instruction to manage everyday hazards
Today folks got a blast from the past during 'Morton Civil War Days,' during their annual civil war reenactments. At no cost,
Supporting a cause never tasted so good - that's how one man described Sunday's third annual Wing Fest at downtown's at the Peoria riverfront. Several vendors came to offer their spiciest, tastiest,
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday not just for people, but our furry friends too. Camp Bow Wow in Peoria held a 'Cinco de Bow Wow' event as part of their grand opening. The dogs were able to take a dip and beat the heat, and their owners - or those looking to add a new member to their family- were able to bid in fundraising silent auctions, take tours, and even get set up for on-the-spot adoptions. They offered trainings too. "This is great for the dogs to come out and soc... More>>
Are you looking to get rid of old electronics, like your 1970's TV or your old-school radio? You can recycle and drop them off at the Town of Normal Public Works. One staff member we talked to said they offer this service because they don't want these electronics to end up in landfills. "We load it in the trailer and then a company out of Chicago comes, takes it, then they take all the useful components out of the TVs. Then they make use of them some other way...and... More>>
Professionals around central Illinois are building 48 websites in 48 hours for 48 nonprofits. It is part of the 48in48 hack-a-thon event, happening at Rivian in Normal. 48in48 is a national organization connecting local nonprofits and skilled marketing and technology professionals. The goal is to help nonprofits enhance their presence online. President of United Way of McLean County, David Taylor, said nonprofits are often focused on the work they are doing, and may not... More>>
Nick Stafford started going to the Kentucky Derby when he was 16-years-old. It's a tradition his dad started when he too was just sixteen living near the racetrack in Louisville.
Luthy Botanical Gardens Peoria IL_72 dpi CaptionIt's the annual Luthy Botanical Garden's Spring Plant Sale. It's a chance to get your hands on tropicals, annuals, perennials, vegetables, and some unique items. That includes...
The Normal Town Council is considering a welcoming city ordinance Monday. The ordinance would define how police handle situations that involve undocumented immigrants and their communication with ICE. The Normal Town Council said it is making this recommendation because they believe it's a continuation of their comprehensive plan. "...and basically that plan talks about a community that we believe recognizes the value of empathy and compassion," sta...
Flu season ended a little later than usual this year. But one local doctor says many people seem to be suffering lingering effects. Is it spring allergies or something else? We spoke with a doctor at Unity Point Health Proctor who said they're seeing a combination of things chest pain, patients with coughing, bronchitis dehydration and other virus-like symptoms. Dr. Jennifer Roberts said there could still be a few cases of the flu around but add... More>>
Spec-4 Al Kollar poses with his prized photograph of himself and ElvisIn his house, Army Specialist Albert Kollar has plenty of pictures of family and friends, but as he described his deployment to Fort Hood, Texas and then Friedburg, Germany, it was apparent that one friendship was king among others. "That's where I met Elvis!" It was all coincidence, but Al and Elvis wound up in the same unit. "We were in A and B company, and he was in one and I was in the other," Kollar explained. "So we were in the next barracks. And I us... More>>
Bret DavisA Germantown Hills man who jumped off the McClugage Bridge into the Illinois River after a domestic battery incident was sentenced to 22 years in prison Thursday.
Tired of buying a new sticker for your license plate every year? This is the bill for you.
hy-vee1 CaptionMore than 58,000 part-time employees at Hy-Vee grocery stores are now eligible for health insurance and other benefits under a new program.
OSF7 CaptionIf you're looking for a good place to work, OSF HealthCare ranks the highest among the employers based in the Land of Lincoln.
A Peoria bar is trying out a new program which will involve running one-time criminal background checks on customers.
A fallen state trooper from Central Illinois was honored Thursday in a ceremony in the state capitol.
mumps web CaptionThere are numerous reports of unconfirmed cases of the mumps floating around Western Illinois University's Macomb campus.
Bradley UniversityBradley University president Gary Roberts said the private university will not pull Bill Cosby's honorary degree. In an opinion piece in Peoria Journal Star, Gary Roberts writes it is unfortunate and embarrassing that Cosby spoke at a commencement ceremony in 2003 and Bradley at that the school gave Cosby an honorary degree. In the opinion piece Roberts writes "going forward Bradley University wants nothing to do with Cosby and hereby disassociates itself c... More>>
Some Peoria residents said they got quite the scare when lightning hit a tree next door early Thursday morning, splitting it in half, and rattling items in their own home...
The pressure to 'snap back' after pregnancy isn't a new phenomenon, but lately, increasing attention on celebrity physiques and fad diets,
Thursday was ladies night at the Par-A-Dice hotel, but this was a party with a purpose! It was the Heart of Illinois United Way Power of the Purse event ...
Green Top Grocery in Bloomington celebrates its first year in business with growing its store operations by making in-store design updates, and will launch new a "reward" program for shoppers. "GTG exists to serve its community, and we heard loud and clear from our owners that they want a bolder display of our commitment to local farms and producers," said Michael Gorman, GTG board president. The unique food cooperative is making a splash in ...
A shoe store in Bloomington is closing its doors at the end of June! Murray's Shoes has been a family-owned business since 1875. Joe Murray runs Murray's Shoes now, but he started selling shoes part time in sixth grade. He was inspired by his great grandfather and father who passed the business down through the generations. "The rumor was that my mother had me when she was waiting on a customer and when she delivered, I slid down the fitting stool, and went to work," stat...
First the Boy Scouts announced they'd allow girls. Now, they're changing their name. So what's next? What does this mean for the Girl Scouts? We spoke with a couple of local leader about the history making change at the helm of the organization. On Wednesday the Boy Scouts of America announced it will change it's name next year to Scouts BSA when it hopes to welcome girls. Even though the 100 year old organization is on the brink of a chan... More>>
Byron DeHaan is pretty spry for pushing 92; he paints, does yoga, is a published writer, exercises daily, and has been a part of the rotary club for decades. "Rotary's motto, you may know, is service above self," he quipped. Those three words, service above self, exemplifies DeHaan's life - both during and after the military. When he was 17, in 1944, went to sign on for the Navy's pilot program. "To tell the truth, in 1944, when you turn 18 you had to register for t...
A new manufacturing facility could bring as many as 55 new jobs to Normal.
A new manufacturing facility could bring as many as 55 new jobs to Normal.
More than 35,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Kroger is being recalled for potential contamination.
More than 35,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Kroger is being recalled for potential contamination.
Three people face drug charges after a traffic stop in Bloomington on Tuesday.
Three people face drug charges after a traffic stop in Bloomington on Tuesday.
Much of Green Valley turns out to help town's best known resident celebrate reaching triple digits. He credits his long life to taking things day by day, but his nephew jokes that it could be something else...
Much of Green Valley turns out to help town's best known resident celebrate reaching triple digits. He credits his long life to taking things day by day, but his nephew jokes that it could be something else...
One woman is hurt after fire destroyed a home in Bellevue this morning.
One woman is hurt after fire destroyed a home in Bellevue this morning.
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