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Family of Kewanee hit-and-run victim temporarily increases reward for information

KEWANEE, Ill. (KWQC) - The family of the victim of a deadly hit-and-run from 2020 are temporarily increasing the reward amount for information. On Nov. 1, 2020, Jason Kubiak died in a hit-and-run in Kewanee, according to Kewanee police. Six years later, Kubiak’s family is still looking for answers.

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Kewanee police blotter for Nov. 11

Police issued a written warning following a traffic stop at Chestnut and Division streets. A written warning was issued following a traffic stop at Vine and First streets. Police issued a written warning following a traffic stop at Vine and Second streets. A written warning was issued following a traffic...

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Chris Yates’ bold prediction for the 2026-2027 winter season

PEORIA, ILL. (WMBD) — Up until recently, it’s been a very warm Fall in central Illinois. We experienced one of the warmest Octobers on record and our first freeze came three weeks later than what climatology would suggest is “normal”. Seasonal forecasting is always a challenging endeavor, even more so in a year where we’ve […]

Peoria, IL · 1d

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Pekin Man Dies in Fatal Incident, Peoria County

A man from Pekin has died in connection with an incident reported by IL-25 News Now, according to the outlet's coverage. The fatality occurred in the Pekin area of Peoria County, Illinois, though further specifics about the circumstances have not yet been disclosed. Involved in this crash, or know someone...

Peoria County, IL · 2d

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OSF Healthcare expert urges vaccination for one of the most contagious viruses

Wisconsin reported its first measles death since the 1990s amid nearly 5,000 national cases, prompting Dr. Brian Curtis of OSF HealthCare to emphasize the importance of vaccination.

Peoria, IL · 2d

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Peoria County Coroner identifies man who died in Saturday wreck

Craig Nelson, a 50-year-old man from Pekin, died following a motorcycle collision in Peoria County on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Peoria County, IL · 2d

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Car drove into pond near Freedom Parkway in Washington

WASHINGTON (25News Now) - A car drove into a pond near an Aldi in Washington, according to Washington Police. A woman, who asked not to be identified, said she was loading groceries outside the Aldi when she saw the car. She recorded what she saw on her phone. She said...

Washington, IL · 2d

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UPDATE: Peoria police locate missing man

The Peoria Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating Mark T. Vallianatos, a 38-year-old autistic and nonverbal man who was last seen near North Prospect Road and East Division Avenue.

Peoria, IL · 2d

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Man seriously injured in West Bluff shooting

A man sustained serious injuries after being shot in the buttocks in Peoria's West Bluff neighborhood late Tuesday night.

Peoria, IL · 2d

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Bartonville reveals next steps for this towering 'nuisance' property

The days are numbered for a towering Peoria County eyesore property. Bartonville has purchased the former Allied Mills plant and is looking for a contractor demolish a structure it has deemed a "nuisance" for decades. According to Peoria County property records, the village took control of the property after it had been deemed abandoned last May. The property's former owner, Lord Mic Williams, was forced to give up the property in December 2024 after he had been deemed delinquent in his tax payments to the county. More: 'Nuisance property': Why Bartonville is in conflict with owner of old Allied Mills plant Now, Mayor Leon Ricca is looking to get a contractor in place for demolition before Dec. 1, with the process of demolition likely to take around a year before everything is brought down. "Well, it's out for bid right now," Ricca told the Journal Star. "We've had a lot of interest from demolition contractors around the country. Sometime after Dec. 1, we'll make a determination on which contractor gets awarded the bid. It'll probably take a year to tear it down; a lot of the asbestos has to be remediated from that and from the silos behind it." Ricca

Bartonville, IL · 13h

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Two teens arrested after foot pursuit in Peoria; police recover two handguns

PEORIA, Ill. – Two 17-year-olds were arrested Thursday after fleeing from Peoria Police officers during an attempted investigative stop. According to the Peoria Police Department, officers attempted to stop the two male juveniles near Arcadia Avenue and Delaware Street. Police say both teens ran from officers, leading to a...

Peoria, IL · 5h

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Gas Price Difference Widens From Western La Salle County To Eastern Part

A few miles these days means a huge difference in the price your paying at the pump. According to Gas Buddy, you can find gas for $3.47 a gallon in Oglesby and as low as $3.49 a gallon in La Salle, Peru and Utica. On the flip side, unleaded in Streator, Ottawa, Princeton, and Mendota ranges from $4.35 to $4.49 a gallon.

La Salle County, TX · 11h

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The hum that has Kewanee hitting pause

Concerns about a constant, around-the-clock hum from cooling equipment are one reason Kewanee officials are slowing approval of a proposed data center. Before moving the project forward, council members say they want more information about noise levels and other potential impacts. Developers have said the facility will comply with Kewanee’s...

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Two 14-year-olds arrested after Peoria business burglaries

Two 14-year-old boys were arrested following two early-morning business burglaries at Vape Time and Bazzar Tobacco in Peoria, Illinois.

Peoria, IL · 3d

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Police Reports: November 13, 2026

On Nov. 9 at 5:30 a.m., BUPD received a report of derogatory messages written on paper towels scattered in the Geisert Hall ninth-floor women’s bathroom. A resident found the messages and sent a video to a student worker on her floor, who contacted the on-duty student workers. BUPD investigated the incident, linked it to the previous incident involving feces and identified the suspect. However, no criminal charges were identified.

Peoria, IL · 17h

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Kewanee has money to replace 180 lead water lines, but few are asking for it

Kewanee has received enough grant money to replace lead water-service lines in 180 homes. But the city hasn’t received many applications for the money, the CIty Council learned this week. The grant pays to install lead-free lines to homes. Public Works Director Chris Berry said residents in the homes...

Kewanee, IL · 2d

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Students, veteran share Veterans Day message at Wethersfield ceremony

KEWANEE — Two high school students and a veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan brought the message of Veterans Day to the Kewanee Veterans Council’s annual observance held Wednesday at Wethersfield High School. Each year the KVC asks Kewanee and Wethersfield high schools to select a senior...

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