Peoria, Illinois local news.

Police union votes down wage freeze
Peoria Journal Star
Once again, the city's police union said "No" to a wage freeze proposal that could have potentially saved the city $732000 in the 2010 budget. ...
Police Union: “No” to Wage FreezeCentral Illinois Proud
St. Cloud, union agree on pay freezeSt. Cloud Times

all 4 news articles »

Man accused in police chase faces multiple charges
Peoria Journal Star
The man who ended a police chase by driving his car into the Illinois River and then swimming away early Monday faces a host of charges, ...
2 arrested after eluding policePekin Daily Times
Police: Second man who ditched car in river is caughtPeoria Journal Star
Police still looking for man who drove into riverPekin Daily Times

all 6 news articles »

Examiner.com

Man given 26 years for drug trafficking
Peoria Journal Star
A Central Peoria man was sentenced Tuesday to 26 years in prison for trafficking large amounts of marijuana into the area. ...
Boy who was 13 during Peoria bank robbery sentenced to 21 years in prisonExaminer.com
14-year-old gets 21 years for robbing Peoria bankPeoria Journal Star

all 3 news articles »

Davis Dominant; Silver Streaks Defeat Woodruff
WGIL Radio News
Galesburg put together a 21-7 fourth quarter run and beat Peoria Woodruff 65-51 in the second game of the night that featured a remarkable offensive effort ...
Tom Wilson: Talkin' turkey about GHS hoopsGalesburg Register-Mail
Streaks face tough tests in reborn tourneyGalesburg Register-Mail
Streaks fall in WB6 openerGalesburg Register-Mail
WGIL Radio News -Galesburg Register-Mail -WGIL Radio News
all 7 news articles »

Nearby drug bust puts two schools on alert
Peoria Journal Star
Peoria Police Department spokesman Doug Burgess said the move was precautionary because Peoria police were assisting agents from the Multi-Agency Narcotics ...
Police notesPekin Daily Times

all 3 news articles »

Rascal Flatts, WWE 'Raw Live' coming to Central Illinois venues
Bloomington Pantagraph
Formed in Columbus, Ohio, 10 years ago, Rascal Flatts has scored 25 hit singles over the course of six studio albums, including 10 that reached No. 1. ...
Rascal Flatts adds Peoria stop to tourPeoria Journal Star

all 4 news articles »

Rivermen defenseman Strachan suspended by AHL
Peoria Journal Star
Peoria Rivermen defenseman Tyson Strachan was suspended for two games Tuesday by the AHL after a review of the AHL team's contentious game ...
Sebastian Dahm And TJ Fast Rejoin RivermenOurSports Central (press release)
AHL Announces SuspensionsOurSports Central (press release)

all 3 news articles »

Rutherford Says Some State Property Should Be Sold
Central Illinois Proud
PEORIA -- State Senator Dan Rutherford says some property tied to Pontiac Prison should no longer be in state control. Rutherford says the state owns a home ...
Rutherford: State should sell some Pontiac IDOC propertyBloomington Pantagraph

all 2 news articles »

Retailers adding workers before the holiday season
Peoria Journal Star
Seasonal employee Jazzemin Gordon gets a little help from customer Lesley Matusvak, left, of Peoria with the register as she works at JC Penney in ...

Peorian in fair condition one day after collision
Peoria Journal Star
A Peoria man was in fair condition Tuesday at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria a day after his car allegedly struck two other vehicles. ...

More local news ...

The Effective Free Classifieds

Peoria, Illinois