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Peoria Police arrest 19-year-old man for pair of 2022 armed robberies
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By
Howard Packowitz
Omarvelous Blakes suspected in the armed robbery of a Peoria cab driver in June of last year.
Peoria News
Peoria a step closer to Amtrak passenger rail service
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
Jolie Rodriguez
Federal funding is on the way.
Courts & Crime
‘Callous child murderer’: Navin Jones’ mother pleads guilty
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By
Lizzie Seils
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Tanya Koonce
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Jason Howell
She agrees to testify against the boy's father.
Courts & Crime
Fire at vacant home ruled arson
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By
Jason Howell
No injuries were reported.
News
SPECIAL REPORT: Life After Death: The search for support after a child is killed
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
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By
Jon Schoenheider
In this 25News exclusive, parents speak out in need of support after their children are killed in Peoria's streets.
Peoria News
Peoria man celebrates 77-years shining shoes
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 9:48 PM CST
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By
Howard Packowitz
and
25News Now
At 92, George Manias has no plans to retire.
Peoria News
Hundreds of holiday wishes come true for kids served at Peoria’s Children’s Home
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 8:53 PM CST
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By
Brett Brooks, M.A.
and
Howard Packowitz
Christmas wish lists fulfilled for agency's 1,100 young clients.
Peoria News
Key rulings made Wednesday before Peoria man stands trial next week for death of his 8-year-old son
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 6:15 PM CST
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By
Madison Porter
Authorities say Navin Jones was tortured, starved, beaten and imprisoned before his death.
Illinois
Crittenton Centers helping local children with holiday shopping
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 4:30 PM CST
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By
Skylar Collins
Children 12 and younger can buy gifts for everyone on their list, with the help of personal shoppers.
Peoria News
UPDATE: Keiona Martin found safe
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 3:19 PM CST
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By
25News Now
She is described as a Black woman, around 5 feet 5 inches and around 105 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
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Diwali celebration brings in cars full of food donations for Peoria groups
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 9:47 PM CST
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By
Jenise Rebholz
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights that symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Courts & Crime
Woman left with serious injuries after Tuesday AM shooting
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 7:33 PM CST
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By
25News Now
The shooting is under investigation.
Peoria News
9-year-old with Spina Bifida gets to ‘work’ her dream job
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 6:37 PM CST
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By
Sam Matheny
Ellie told us working at her favorite place is a dream come true.
Peoria News
Program adds incentive for students to focus on education
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
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By
Sela Estill
At-risk youth have the opportunity to earn while they learn
Peoria News
Update: All holiday wish lists are now fulfilled at Illinois Children’s Home
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST
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By
Brett Brooks, M.A.
The bigger need is for older teens.
National
AIDS stigma remains even as deaths decline, says local man with HIV
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 5:08 PM CST
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By
Brett Brooks, M.A.
Local man with HIV wants to break the AIDS stigma, so people don't feel like they have to hide.
Peoria News
Tis the season for sneezing and increased hospital visits
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 4:39 PM CST
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By
Jolie Rodriguez
Doctors suggest virtual visits for mild symptoms
Courts & Crime
17-year-old arrested for allegedly possessing stolen car
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 3:22 PM CST
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By
25News Now
The incident is being investigated.
News
Every child five years and younger to receive a free book monthly
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 2:44 PM CST
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By
Sam Matheny
Regardless of economic status, children five and under can receive books by registering online.
Peoria News
3-vehicle crash sends drivers to hospital earlier Tuesday
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 10:40 AM CST
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By
Jason Howell
The crash happened at around 7:34 a.m. and is being investigated.
Courts & Crime
Woman arrested for weapons offenses after shots fired, evidence recovered
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 9:47 AM CST
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By
25News Now
Watkins says there were three juveniles in the home at the time of the shooting.
Peoria News
Wrong-way driver also faces DUI charge for weekend crash on Murray Baker Bridge
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 1:42 AM CST
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By
25News Now
and
Howard Packowitz
Injuries said to be non-life-threatening for both drivers,
Peoria News
Rats and guinea pig die, 2 people displaced in Peoria house fire
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 10:49 PM CST
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By
Howard Packowitz
Firefighters rescue 14 birds and a cat.
News
2 females, including a teen, cut after fight near Peoria’s Carver Center
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 9:42 PM CST
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By
Jenise Rebholz
Peoria Police spokesperson Semone Roth tells us the girl is expected to survive after she was cut on the forehead.
News
IDOT: Bob Michel Bridge is scheduled to open before Christmas
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 5:57 PM CST
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By
Sam Matheny
“With so much more traffic, the Bob Michel Bridge was in dire need of a deck replacement and rehabilitation to ensure efficiency and safety,” said Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Courts & Crime
Peoria Police: Man linked to Nov. homicide turns himself in
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 5:12 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Peoria Police arrest Robert L. Hunter Jr., 29, on a weapons charge.
Peoria News
Water main work causes lane closure near busy Peoria intersection
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 4:47 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Northbound Willow Knolls is closed to the Kohl’s entrance.
Sports
Peoria High football coach Tim Thornton heading to Florida
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 11:59 AM CST
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By
Jim Mattson
and
Jason Howell
Peoria High School football coach Tim Thornton is leaving the River City and heading to Florida.
Peoria News
Carle Health moves all local general surgeries to Methodist Hospital
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 11:44 AM CST
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By
WILL STEVENSON
Carle Health says in a statement as of this past Friday, all general surgeries will be performed at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Peoria News
Santa arrives early for 900 home-bound seniors
Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 3:46 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Volunteers spent Sunday morning preparing the gifts and delivered them door to door.
Peoria News
Remembrance service held for grieving parents
Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 3:45 PM CST
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By
25News Now
About 20 families attended the ceremony held in Downtown Peoria’s First United Methodist Church.
Peoria News
Hundreds of nativity scenes bring Peoria area religious groups together
Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 3:43 PM CST
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By
25News Now
This year honored the 800th anniversary of the first live reenactment of Jesus’ birth in 1223 in Greccio, Italy.
Peoria News
1 person hospitalized in Peoria house fire
Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 8:08 AM CST
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By
Imani McClay
One person is ok after an early morning house fire.
Peoria News
Don’s Music Land to close, owner reflects on 55 years of serving central Illinois musicians
Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 6:54 PM CST
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By
Sam Matheny
Over 60 years ago, he ‘tuned’ his love of playing the guitar into something bigger.
Peoria News
Extraordinary dividend hits CEFCU member accounts
Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 1:16 PM CST
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By
25News Now
CEFCU says they have returned $455 million to its members over the last 23 years.
You Gotta Eat!
You Gotta Eat: Gourmet lunches and desserts with a personal touch
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 9:49 PM CST
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By
Edgar Sandoval
,
Howard Packowitz
and
25News Now
Edgar and Andrew visit The Chef and The Baker in Peoria.
News
Cyber security analysts call the flood of cyber attacks ‘the worst in U.S. history’
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 6:22 PM CST
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By
Sam Matheny
Mini said many people don’t believe cyber attacks could ever affect them until they experience it themselves.
Peoria News
Man taken to hospital after afternoon house fire
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 3:08 PM CST
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By
25News Now
It is unclear what caused the fire to begin, and damage estimates are unknown.
Courts & Crime
Illinois Supreme Court strikes down Peoria woman’s request for a reduced sentence in 2001 murder
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 2:40 PM CST
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By
WILL STEVENSON
More than sixteen years later, Angela Wells asked for the reduction in sentence.
Courts & Crime
Man arrested after police allegedly find loaded handgun, drugs during traffic stop
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 11:28 AM CST
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By
Jason Howell
Roth says officers found a loaded handgun with an extended magazine, illegal drugs and a large amount of currency inside the vehicle.
Peoria News
1 person displaced after fire damages Peoria apartment
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 1:58 AM CST
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By
25News Now
Fire damages apartment in the 3400 block of West Fallen Oak Lane.
Peoria News
Crews extinguish flames and smoke from a garage in South Peoria
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 11:43 PM CST
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By
Howard Packowitz
Battalion Chief says fire started in a pile of landscape waste.
Peoria News
Peoria Instrument Project keeps the music playing at Tri-County schools
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 6:44 PM CST
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By
Brett Brooks, M.A.
$20,000 later, more students are benefiting from the role music can play during their school day.
Courts & Crime
OSF confirms data breach from vendor
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 3:42 PM CST
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By
Jason Howell
OSF encourages those with questions to contact Welltok’s dedicated assistance line at 800-628-2141.
News
Eight animals dead after Peoria house fire
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 7:53 AM CST
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By
25News Now
Peoria fire officials say eight animals died Tuesday night in a structure fire.
Peoria News
Peoria Public Schools consider body cams
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
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By
Jolie Rodriguez
A proposal to provide school resource officers with body cams
Peoria News
This technology is advancing farming
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 6:18 PM CST
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By
Sela Estill
Drones are the hot topic.
Peoria News
Unionized care workers in Illinois demand higher pay, retirement package as contract talks continue
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 5:35 PM CST
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By
Brett Brooks, M.A.
Peoria was one of the stops on a three-city tour for the union to explain its case.
Peoria News
OSF St. Francis to receive funding to support expansion of residencies
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 3:55 PM CST
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By
Jason Howell
OSF St. Francis Medical Center is one of eight hospitals statewide to receive a grant for additional residency slots.
News
Free solar energy program being offered to some Peoria residents
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 9:51 PM CST
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By
25News Now
You can skip the large panels on your home. No installation is needed, and no investment either.
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