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19-Year-Old Killed in Central Illinois After Being Hit by a Train, Police Say

Peoria, Illinois · Peoria

19-Year-Old Killed in Central Illinois After Being Hit by a Train, Police Say

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NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — A 19-year-old man is dead after being struck by a train Tuesday afternoon in Normal, police say. The incident occurred at about 4:15 p.m. near the intersection of North Towanda Avenue and Kays Drive. When officers arrived, they found a man who who had been struck by the train. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:04 p.m. by McLean County Coroner's office. An autopsy will take place on Wednesday. The identity of the man …See the Story

Suspect Now Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of 18-Year-Old on Peoria Riverfront

Peoria, Illinois · Peoria

Suspect Now Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of 18-Year-Old on Peoria Riverfront

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The 19-year-old woman had previously been charged with aggravated battery with a firearm.See the Story

Alabama man returns to Peoria to face charges he pointed a gun at police

Peoria, Illinois · Peoria

Alabama man returns to Peoria to face charges he pointed a gun at police

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A 46-year-old Alabama man, already sentenced to prison in Tazewell County, has returned to Peoria County to face allegations he pointed a handgun at a police officer during an attempted traffic stop. Brian Childers, 46, was sentenced in May to 21 years in prison on charges of armed violence and possession of methamphetamine. His effort to challenge his sentence before a formal appeal failed this week when Tazewell County C…Read Article

Coroner Releases ID of East Peoria Teen Killed After Being Struck by Train in Normal

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NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) -- An East Peoria teen has been identified as the man who died after being struck by a train in Normal, the McLean County Coroner said. In a statement, Coroner Kathleen Yoder said James E. Camden, 19, died from multiple blunt injuries due to being struck by a high-speed passenger train. Toxicology testing is pending, she said. The incident occurred at about 4:15 p.m. near the intersection of North Towanda Avenue and Kays Driv…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria See the Story

Chiropractor stole more than US$ 2.5 m from Medicare and insurance companies

It has been reported that a chiropractor has been sentenced to 20 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $2.3 million in restitution for Medicare fraud. A federal jury in Peoria had convicted Carrie Musselman, 48, following a trial in February. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office Central Illinois district, Musselman stole moreMedicare · Peoria Read Article

Home Sweet Home Ministries launch new fundraising campaign

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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- A local non-profit launched a new campaign to raise money that will go towards helping unsheltered neighbors in Bloomington-Normal. Home Sweet Home Ministries' "Build The Bridge" campaign hopes to raise $750,000, Home Sweet Home Director of Development Leslie Bunge said. The money will go towards developing "The Bridge," which includes 48 private sleeping cabins and a central community building. The Bridge will be loc…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

Peoria Riverfront Museum thrives with major exhibits, support

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PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) -- Peoria Riverfront Museum officials celebrated recent success on Wednesday, including breaking an attendance record in December. The museum held its annual state of PRM, addressing the museum's successes and what is ahead. John Morris, president and CEO of the museum, said bringing in some of the biggest exhibits in the country has contributed to the recent success. One exhibit in particular set a record in attendance and br…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

Community comes together to support Humane Society after A/C failure

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NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Humane Society has lost air conditioning after their system went out overnight, making the building around 85 degrees. "The first one went down a while ago and we got it fixed. And then that part that we got that's under warranty went out, started to go out again. And then the second unit went out overnight and we didn't know how long it's been out," said Mandy Hawker, operations manager of the shelter. The shelter has…Humane Society · Peoria Read Article

Peoria County, Illinois: Suspected Arson and Pursuit Keep Deputies Busy

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Peoria, IL – A string of early morning incidents kept Peoria County deputies busy Thursday, including a suspected arson fire, a short vehicle pursuit, and multiple arrests across the county. According to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, deputies first responded at 2:18 a.m. to a reported vehicle fire at the Fosters Service Center locat…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

Pekin launches TextMyGov for timely notifications

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Peoria teen charged with murder, held pending trial

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A Peoria teen, charged in connection with the city's latest homicide, was ordered held pending the outcome of the murder allegations against him. Kamareon D. Bell, 18, was deemed to be a danger to the community given the nature of the crime and that nothing could be done to mitigate the threat. Judge Vincent Cail also noted his lengthy juvenile record which dates back to 2018 as part of his decision. Bell was arrested just…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

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