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COVID-19 cases on the rise, events come back to the Peoria Civic Center and Galesburg Police Department searching for an alleged murder suspect
- Shooting investigation in Peoria.- Doctors say make sure your child's immunization record are up to date.- Dream Center receives donation for new kitchen.
All four escaped inmates in custody, remembering Washington High Schoolers and driver who died in a crash last week, and Mclean County looking to open a resource center for those impacted by June storms and flooding.
Stories include the second week of the Lesli Jett trial, a formal indictment for a man accused of killing a prominent Peoria surgeon, and Gov. Pritzker signing a bill aiming to expand healthcare access statewide.
Four people, including two juveniles injured in a shooting Sunday night in Peoria.
Stories include an update on unemployment rates in Central Illinois, surging employment at the Rivian manufacturing plant in Normal, and a tease to a digital exclusive story on how Central Illinois summer school programs are changing.
A car crashes through a building, COVID-19 Delta variant popping up across central Illinois, and changes to COVID-19 testing sites.
Peoria Public Schools adds LGBTQ Plus curriculum for the upcoming school year, an update to a double homicide, and a man is dead after a single-car crash in Elmwood.
Governor J.B. Pritzker finalizes the state's fiscal year 2022 budget, the latest in the Gary Berchtold trial, and our Founder's Day of Caring.
Stories include an update on a missing man in Fulton County, an earthquake felt across state lines, and a $10 million lottery for vaccinated Illinois residents.
The suspect in the death of retired surgeon Dr. William Marshall has been extradited from St. Louis to Peoria County Jail, the latest in the Gary Berchtold murder trial, and Illinois recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday.
Stories include an update on a kidnapping in Peru, an update on the fire still burning at a chemical plant in Rockton, and the search is over for Peoria's next top law enforcement leader.
The Peoria Public Schools board votes on a new three-tier schedule for district students, financial troubles arise for the owner of Northwoods Mall in Peoria, and 'The Voice' contestant and Peoria Native is set to sing the National Anthem at the Peoria Chiefs' Independence Day game. These stories and more can be found on CIProud.com.
Stories include the FBI searching for a kidnapped girl from Peru, IL, a chemical plant explosion in Rockton, and financial troubles for the owner of Peoria's Northwoods Mall.
Stories include the full reopening of the state Friday, Peoria Police seeing an uptick in gun-related incidents and victims, and Dozer Park welcoming fans at full capacity.
Illinois finally reaches phase 5 of reopening, an update to a stabbing death of a 92-year-old retired surgeon, and Peoria police ask for help in locating a missing woman. These stories and more on CIProud.com.
Stories include new details on the events surrounding the stabbing death of a Peoria surgeon, the state fully reopening Friday, and Dozer Park expanding capacity limits Friday.
An update to a January 2021 murder of a Peoria doctor, a stolen French Bulldog, and the road to reopening for Illinois. For these stories and more, please visit CIProud.com.
Stories include a drug designed to treat Alzheimer's disease getting FDA approval, a follow-up to a deadly crash, and a consumer alert regarding the last pharmacy on the southside of Peoria closing.
Stories include an early Sunday morning break-in that left a 25-year-old dead, 10 truck tires reportedly stolen from Peoria's Midwest Food Bank over the weekend, and an attempted river rescue in Peoria from this weekend.
- Peoria Fire Department Rescue Boat and Dive Team respond to accident along the Illinois river.- Diana Schick set to appear in court Monday morning.- Pastor Chuck Brown looking to open grocery store in a Peoria food desert.
Stories include Gov. Pritzker signing new redistricting laws, the East Peoria 2021 State of the City Address, and the first night of the annual East Peoria Farmer's Market.
- Two victims identified in an incident Peoria Police are investigating as a double homicide.- Fourth of July firework display returns to Pekin.- Glendale School in East Peoria raises money for Easterseals.
Stories include the identification of the two victims in Wednesday's double homicide, Peoria Fire Department's first female battalion chief in suppression, and a fireworks show in Pekin set for the Fourth of July.
- Peoria Police investigating a possible double homicide.- Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce hosts "An Evening with Mayor Ali".- Governor J.B Pritzker praises state budget.
Stories include a Chicago teenager pleaded guilty to attempted murder, the end of a two-year period of supervised release for a former Illinois governor, and the City of Peoria narrowing the field for an at-large candidate seat.
- Governor J.B. Pritzker addresses state budget passed by the General Assembly.- Local school districts discuss teacher retirements.- OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center hoping to establish a family medicine residency program.
Stories include a state budget being passed, McLean County's sheriff not seeking a third term, and gas prices in Central Illinois and across the state.
Stories include a Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Washington, a plaque honoring Peoria veterans who lost their lives during World War II, and a Pekin waterpark reopening Memorial Day Weekend. #memorialday
Illinois becomes first state to pass bill banning police from lying to youth during interrogations. The bill passed Sunday will be signed into law by Governor Pritzker in the coming weeks. City Link is closed in honor of Memorial Day.A proposal to fix the state's FOID card backlog passes out of the house Saturday. https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/
Stories include a Central Illinois staple closing its doors for good, an investigation following a shooting in Peoria, and a fifth grader spreading good in the community.
- A man found dead in Peoria under suspicious circumstances has been identified.- Bradley University updates masking guidelines.- Allegiant Air adds two new destinations at Peoria International Airport.
Stories include a man who died in an overnight shooting, a replacement for Morton District 709 superintendent, and Allegiant Air offering two new destinations at Peoria International Airport.
-One man dead in overnight shooting in Peoria- Twin Cities school leaders look ahead to the next academic year- Peoria CityLink offers rides to Wildlife Prairie Park
Stories include a church more than a century old under new ownership, a top aide to former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan getting indicted, and Peoria CityLink buses offering a new transportation route.
- Peoria taking steps to address systemic racism.-Illinois Republicans continue to oppose redistricting map.-Bloomington approves road resurfacing project.
Stories include a man in custody for a March homicide in Bloomington, some Peoria students getting vaccinated at school, and community reaction to the one-year-anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
-Thomas Jefferson primary renamed.-Esther Joy King to run for 17th District Congress seat.- Bloomington NOAA has a weak signal after being struck by lightning.
Millions of dollars in relief is on its way to local colleges. It's part of President Biden's American Rescue plan.
Peoria Police are looking for two suspects they say robbed the Walgreens on University Street around 10:00 p.m. Saturday.Bloomington City Council is looking to potentially approve considering space at Grossinger Motors Arena to the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.48% of Illinoisans are now fully vaccinated. 65% have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Stories include state lawmakers calling on J.B. Pritzker to reopen the state's employment security offices, an at-large Peoria City Council position, and two Pekin High School graduates fighting for the environment.
Stories include an arrest made in a Pekin homicide, a suspended fraternity on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University, and a new film set in the town of Morton.
Stories include two teens being indicted following a deadly shooting in May, a three-vehicle crash near University and Nebraska, and country music star Jason Aldean performing at the Peoria Civic Center Stage.
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Stories include Gov. Pritzker aligning state mask guidance with CDC guidelines, a Peoria infant dying Saturday in a window blind accident, and a new wine specifically crafted to help animal shelters across Central Illinois.
-Three firefighters were injured last night after battling a fire in Beardstown.-Peoria Police say a man is under arrest after stabbing a woman early Sunday morning.-Tazewell County Health Department vaccinates people at drive-thru clinic on Sunday.
Stories include a new president at Illinois State University, an Illinois congressman touring a local electric vehicle manufacturing plant, and the Illinois State Fair is having an iconic rock band joining the lineup.
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