Closing Down Catholics?Jan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmPEORIA--The Catholic church says new regulations from the Obama
Administration could shut down every school, hospital, and ministry
affiliated with the church.
Global Game Jam Playing at BUJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmPEORIA--Bradley students will be busy getting their "game" on this weekend.
Peoria Jury Deadlocked in Murder CaseJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmPEORIA-A Peoria jury was deadlocked Friday afternoon and was unable to reach a verdict in the murder trial of a man indicted in connection with the city's 15th homicide of 2010.
Pekin Woman Charged with StabbingJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmPEKIN- A Pekin woman, accused of stabbing another women several times Wednesday night, was formally charged Friday .
Fitness Exam for Peoria Arson SuspectJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmPEORIA-A Peoria man, accused of setting a fire in his downtown apartment complex will undergo a fitness exam.
Springfield Driver Named in McLean Co. Drug CJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmBLOOMINGTON-A Springfield driver, pulled over during a routine traffic stop in McLean County was formally charged Friday with possessing marijuana.
Senator Kirk Health UpdateJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmCHICAGO- Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois is progressing after suffering a stroke.
Midland board violated sunshine provisionDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 am
The Midland School Board violated the Illinois Open Meetings Act last fall in a lawsuit settlement involving an old school building, the Illinois Attorney General?s Office has determined.
Council to vote on landmark feesDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 am
Proposed fee increases of 100 to more than 900 percent to improve historic properties could damage the future of historic preservation in Peoria, local preservationists say.
Reassignments spark District 150 rumorsDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 am
The District 150 School Board's decision to reassign assistant principals to teaching positions and ensuing comments continue to fuel speculation of additional cuts at the cash-strapped school district.
Condition of passengers in pickup-school bus Dec 28, 2011 | 4:00 am
Two?passengers in the pickup truck involved in the traffic accident Saturday morning that killed two Tremont High School seniors remain hospitalized and the conditions unchanged.?.
Traffic signal work set for two intersectionsDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 am
The Illinois Department of Transportation said traffic signal work will be done Wednesday at two Peoria intersections.
Councilman Jacob 'doing good' in rehabDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 am
At-large City Councilman George Jacob "is doing good" and is recovering at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, his wife said before a crowd of 620 people during the annual State of the City address.
Tornado damage photos from Germantown Hills aJan 16, 2012 | 6:00 pm
Some of the damage done by the Saturday night tornado that passed between Washington and Germantown Hills is evident in these photos. Don Bell of East Peoria ? a storm chaser and trained storm spotter took these photos.
Gas prices higher than last year; second cheaJan 16, 2012 | 6:00 pm
GasBuddy today projected that average gasoline prices in the Continental United States over the Memorial Day weekend will average 30-cents per gallon higher than last year, but will be the second cheapest on record since 2006.
IDOT announces lane closure on McCluggageJan 16, 2012 | 6:00 pm
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the westbound passing (left) lane on the McClugage Bridge will be closed from June 1 through June 4.
Nice timing , GuvJan 16, 2012 | 6:00 pm
The following e-mail arrived in my inbox a short time ago.
There is one small problem.
Petting zoo a big hitJan 16, 2012 | 6:00 pm
On May 20 at Metamora High School members of the Future Farmers of America put on a petting zoo for area children.? .
Not as easy as it looksJan 16, 2012 | 6:00 pm
Metamora Police Chief Mike Todd gives the teens drivers in his community an overall grade of A- to B+ for their driving.
But, Todd said, that does not mean he has a lackadaisical attitude about keeping an eye on them.
An inventive mindJan 16, 2012 | 6:00 pm
Don Kramer has a quick smile and a quick mind.
Kramer, 80, has used a lifetime of building knowledge to create an invention to install the popular invisible dog fence seamlessly.
Illini's Beckman recruits PeoriaJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmPeoria high school football coaches got to the office early today. New University of Illinois football coach Tim Beckman beat the students to school today for some early morning football recruiting visits.
Eureka's Grand Finale Hoop!Jan 26, 2012 | 9:00 pmEureka's Michaela Balducci makes one of the longest shots in high school history---a 6 SECOND LONG SHOT!.
Morton's Livingston is HOI-19 AOWJan 26, 2012 | 12:00 pmMorton basketball standout Sarah Livingston wins the HOI-19 Athlete of the Week award. Sarah joins her brother Shaun as a HOI-19 AOW Winner.
Putting Minds Together for Alzheimer's AwarenJan 25, 2012 | 4:00 pmPEORIA, Ill. -- The Alzheimer's Association is encouraging policy makers-- and you-- to get more involved in raising awareness about the disease.
Illinois Attorney General Sues Standard and PJan 25, 2012 | 2:30 pmThe Illinois Attorney General is accusing one of the Nation's leading Credit Ratings Agencies of putting profits before fairness.
Lawmakers Talk Public Health Issues Ahead of Jan 24, 2012 | 7:00 pmPEORIA, Ill -- Lawmakers are discussing public health policy ahead of the spring legislative session that starts next week.
Neurosurgeon 'Pleased with Progress' in Kirk'Jan 24, 2012 | 12:00 pmCHICAGO-- The neurosurgeon treating Illinois Senator Mark Kirk says he is pleased with his progress since undergoing brain surgery over the weekend after suffering a stroke.
State Of The Union: Government OverlapJan 23, 2012 | 8:30 pmAs President Obama prepares for his third state of the union address, a familiar topic may likely be included.
2013 Federal Budget Release DelayedJan 23, 2012 | 8:00 pmAs President Barrack Obama prepares for his third State of the Union Address, his administration has announced a delay in the release of the federal budget.
Schock Supportive of Any Candidate Other ThanJan 23, 2012 | 8:00 pmPeoria Congressman Aaron Schock, who campaigned for Romney in Iowa thinks he will succeed in the primary. And even if he doesn't, Schock says, the alternatives are better than the current President.
Quite the Marriage for "Q" and "U"Jan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmPEORIA, Ill -- Quiet, quick, Quack. None of those words would be possible without the union of "Q" and "U.
Urban League Program Meets the ChallengeJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmSeveral students will receive their GED under a collaborative program between the Tri County Urban League and the Workforce Network.
What Happens In The Event A Congressman Is MeJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmThe resignation from Congress of Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona, and the recent strike by Illinois Senator Mark Kirk has once again raised the question of how we deal with elected representatives who may be unable to fully fullfill their duties.
Bishop Calls Health Care 'Attack' on CatholicJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmPEORIA, Ill. -- New health insurance regulations announced recently by the Obama Administration have brought a terse response from the Catholic Diocese of Peoria.
Death of Peoria Man Ruled a HomicideJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmPEORIA, Ill.-- A Peoria County Coroner's Jury has ruled the death of a 45-year-old man as 'homicide'.