Jury finds Leuthold guilty of murder
It took the jury about 90 minutes to convict Nathan Leuthold for the murder of his wife Denise. Peoria Public Radio’s Tanya Koonce reports the missionary was found guilty of first degree murder.
View ArticleState unemployment rate drops while Peoria jobs decline
The unemployment rate in June fell in every metro area in the state for the third month in a row.
View ArticleFull-service schools could benefit from legislative proposal
Congressman Aaron Schock introduced legislation that boosts competitive grant funding for full-service community schools. Schock is a co-sponsor of the Full-Service Community Schools Act.
View ArticleHealth and Wellness Fair in Peoria Tuesday
A health and wellness fair is being held tomorrow (Tuesday) from four to six at the Neighborhood House in Peoria. The “Let’s Get Healthy” block party is a free event for Peoria and Tazewell County...
View ArticlePekin police issue statement on Thomas Anthony arrest
The Pekin Police Department is responding to questions surrounding the arrest of Thomas Anthony. Initial reports say the 55-year-old allegedly attempted to lure and abduct a child at a Hardees in...
View ArticlePeoria to get visit from national education-labor official
District 150 support staff are getting ready for a visit from the American Federation of Teachers. Loretta Johnson is the Secretary/Treasurer of the national group.
View ArticleQuinn and Rauner camps debate tax policy
Governor Pat Quinn’s running mate is criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner’s support for what Vallas says would be taxes on food and drugs. Paul Vallas says Rauner’s support for a...
View ArticleCollaberation working to increase fresh food access to Tri-County area
Officials in the Tri-County area are launching a regional food hub next year to help more people eat fresh produce. The Tri-County Fresh Food Hub has a facility in East Peoria and will work with...
View ArticleNegotiations to sell Peoria’s historic Madison Theater fail
The potential for re-development of the Madison Theater looks to be on hold. The owners of the Madison Theatre and NXG Development have elected to drop negotiations.
View ArticleELM set for loan from Peoria County
Peoria County is poised to loan an environmental tech company $2.5 million to expand its footprint. ELM, LLC has more than 800 employees in 16 states. It also makes air treatment systems for plants...
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