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25 News NowBaby, who died in July, is the Peoria County coroner’s youngest overdose victim
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25 News NowPolice reports reveal former WTVP CEO embezzled thousands
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18-year-old man found guilty of weapons count unrelated to murder casePEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man, charged in connection with a recent homicide, was found guilty Monday in connection with a weapons offense from last summer. Messiah Carpenter, 18, who is one of two men charged in connection with the April 30 death of Mike’Quese Taylor, was found guilty at a bench trial of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a felony that could send him to prison for up to three years.Peoria, IL14 hours ago
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Terry Burnside addresses Cure Violence fundingPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Terry Burnside said he was blindsided by a decision to take gun violence prevention money away from his South Peoria organization but he had no hard feelings. Burnside, the head of the House of Hope, spoke publicly for the first time since the Peoria City/County...Peoria, IL8 hours ago
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illinoislawyernow.com
Peoria, IL – Two Killed in Vehicle Crash on SR 24 at 2500 EPeoria, IL (August 17, 2024) – Two men have been pronounced dead after the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office reported a call of a vehicle accident with injuries early Saturday morning on State Route 24 near the intersection of 2500 East in Rural El Paso. Deputies received the call...Peoria, IL2 days ago
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Former WTVP leader embezzled more than $375K, reports showPEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police are releasing investigation documents detailing how former public television station WTVP CEO and President Lesley Matuszak embezzled a substantial amount of company funds before taking her own life in 2023. The investigation revealed the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office had sufficient evidence to charge...Peoria, IL13 hours ago
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starvedrock.media
Retail Theft Indictments Filed, Arrests MadeAlleged instances of shoplifting have gotten some folks in trouble recently in La Salle County. William Wilson, 38, of Peoria Heights, has been indicted on two counts of retail theft. Police say Wilson was arrested in early August, for twice taking items worth more than $300. He's out of custody while awaiting his next court date.Peoria Heights, IL2 days ago
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Probable cause was found to charge former WTVP CEO with embezzlement, forgeryPEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office says there was probable cause to charge the former CEO of Peoria public television station WTVP with embezzlement and forgery. But, according to a Peoria Police report, the investigation into Lesley Matuszak is closed because she took her...Peoria, IL19 hours ago
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1 dead, others injured after crash near Galva FridayGALVA, Ill. (KWQC) - One person is dead and others are injured after a crash just north of Galva Friday afternoon. At around 3:15 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the intersection of County Highway 5 and North 500th Avenue in rural Galva for a two-vehicle crash.Galva, IL2 days ago
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Journal StarRyan Spain responds to WTVP donation being linked to him in Peoria police reportState Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, had no knowledge that money improperly donated to his campaign came from the coffers of WTVP-TV, according to a statement from his campaign. Spain's name was mentioned in a report written by the Peoria Police Department detailing how former WTVP CEO Lesley Matuszak used money from the public television station as her own personal piggy bank, buying luxury goods, vacations, expensive dinners and even making political donations. ...
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Oven fire at East Bluff house causes $5K in damage; displaces residentsPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A kitchen fire at an East Bluff home caused $5,000 in damage and resulted in the family having to stay with others. According to the Peoria Fire Department, crews were called at about 7:40 p.m. Sunday on a report of a oven fire at the house which was located in the 1100 block of East Republic Street. That’s a few blocks from North Prospect Road.Peoria, IL22 hours ago
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