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Blue Duck Tavern back open after early morning fire at Historic building

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January 18, 2020 9:59 pm Kyle Beachy

PEORIA (HOI) The Blue Duck Tavern is open for business Saturday after the Peoria Fire Department put out a costly blaze. Around 4:45 Saturday morning…

UPDATE: Suspect in custody in string of crime incidents around Bradley committed by same people, officials say

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January 18, 2020 9:29 pm HOI ABC Staff

The incidents happened after dark, when the victim was walking alone, according to a press release from university officials. Information gathered by…

Local World War II Veteran celebrates 100th birthday

January 18, 2020 6:27 pm Kaitlin Pearson

Ten decades young, that’s how the loved ones of John Pletkovich describe the World War II veteran, longtime superintendent, and John Deere employee…

Keeping the roads safe – Peoria Snow Fighters battle winter weather

January 17, 2020 10:21 pm Kaitlin Pearson

With this mixed bag or winter weather the crews working to keep the roads clear have a lot to consider. While it started with snow, Peoria Public…

Traveling trunk available to help teach Holocaust history

January 17, 2020 10:17 pm Jason Howell

PEORIA (HOI) – The Jewish Federation of Peoria has a unique learning opportunity for educators to assist them in teaching about the Holocaust. They…

Friday wintery weather snarls flights

January 17, 2020 9:08 pm Jason Howell

(HOI) – Peoria, Bloomington and Chicago airports are currently experiencing cancellation and delays because of the weather. As of around 9 p.m.,…

Peoria County Deputies Save Man from Mental Health Crisis

January 17, 2020 7:26 pm Andy Weber

On January 11, Peoria County Sheriff Deputies Andrew Englebrecht and Andrew Medina were eating lunch together, as they usually do. Both deputies work…