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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 · 7h

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Man hospitalized after allegedly driving car into Washington Pond

A 39-year-old Washington resident was hospitalized Monday night after he reportedly drove his car intentionally into a retention pond located between Aldi's and Dollar Tree on Freedom Parkway.

Washington, IL · 1d

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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 · 7h

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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 · 23h

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Beat the odds: husband and wife hit separate jackpots in under an hour

EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - It was all treat and no trick on Halloween night for a married couple playing slots at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria. Boyd Gaming, which owns the casino, said the night started with the wife hitting a $10,120.87 jackpot. About an hour later, the husband won big, landing $57,526.32 on a $10 bet.

East Peoria, IL · 1d

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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 · 20h

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The Seafood At This Hidden Gem Restaurant In Illinois Is Absolutely Out-Of-This-World

There are moments in life that divide everything into “before” and “after,” and eating at the Fish House in Peoria, Illinois is one of them. This hidden gem has been quietly serving some of the most extraordinary seafood in the entire Midwest, and it’s about time the rest of the world found out about it.

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Peoria’s school board votes to cut ties with an Elite-run program, replace it with district-led alternative

PEORIA (25News Now) -The Elite era in Peoria’s Public School system will come to end next month, after Monday’s close, 4-3 vote to pursue a different option for at-risk young people. Nova Academy is the name, set to use the same building now used by Elite Community Outreach,...

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Here’s when Peoria’s yard waste collection season comes to an end

PEORIA (25News Now) - If fall yard work is still on your to-do list, the City of Peoria says now is the time to get it done. The city’s seasonal yard waste collection program will end after the week of Dec. 7 through Dec. 11, giving residents about a month to rake leaves, trim branches and prepare their yards for winter. Yard waste is collected on the same day as regular trash pickup.

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These 6 Illinois Family Steakhouses Still Toss A Salad Bar In With Every Steak

Remember when a steak dinner came with a trip to the salad bar, and nobody had to pay extra for it? That tradition is still alive in a handful of Illinois towns, from Peoria to Pinckneyville. The six family-friendly steakhouses below pair real grilled steaks with salad bars you can...

Peoria, IL · 2d

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Peoria County solar farm undergoing repairs months after severe weather damage

PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) -After severe weather swept through Central Illinois during the spring and summer months, solar farms in Peoria County were among the facilities affected. According to Peoria County officials, only one of the county’s 15 solar farms sustained significant storm damage, which is now being repaired by...

Peoria County, IL · 1d

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Area home contractor gifts new roof to Peoria veteran

A Peoria veteran is thankful for a surprise new roof gifted to him by a Creve Coeur home improvement contractor Tuesday morning. Perfect Choice Home Solutions partnered with IKO Roofing Contractors, Richards Building Supply and Daker Seamless Gutters for the repair. The roof replacement was the first time Perfect Choice had done renovation work for a veteran since it replaced windows for a veteran a few years ago.

Peoria, IL · 23h

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Generator fire displaces two people in Peoria

A generator fire at a North Valley home in Peoria caused approximately $1,000 in damage and displaced two people on Tuesday morning.

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Peoria City Council to consider economic development measures for Northwoods Mall

The Peoria City Council is scheduled to consider a proposal to create a STAR Bond District to aid the redevelopment of Northwoods Mall during its upcoming meeting.

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Mayor Wigginton hosts cake for Peoria Heights milestone

Peoria Heights celebrated the 125th anniversary of its official name change from Prospect Heights with a community event featuring cake on November 10.

Peoria Heights, IL · 22h

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Washington honors WWII German POW camp with new marker

A new historical marker was dedicated in Washington on November 10 to commemorate the site of a former World War II German POW camp and its associated canning factory.

Washington, IL · 23h

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What’s on Your Table? | Ep. 50: MD’s Sports Bar & Grill

MD's Sports Bar and Grill in Peoria offers unique gourmet dishes such as its signature Thanksgiving egg roll and various specialty sandwiches.

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Accidental kitchen fire displaces residents at Peoria apartment building

PEORIA, Ill. – An accidental cooking fire caused approximately $40,000 in damage to a Peoria apartment building Sunday afternoon, leaving residents displaced. According to the Peoria Fire Department, crews were dispatched to 601 W. R.B. Garrett Avenue around 4:48 p.m. for a reported appliance fire. When firefighters arrived, they...

Peoria, IL · 2d

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