West Peoria News

In anticipation of snow storms, some locals are stocking up on winter supplies. In addition to buying salt and sand, many are trying to winterize their homes as well.

Ten new short stories by Illinois and Midwestern writers, illustrated with original art, are featured in the 2009 edition of Downstate Story, Peoria's only literary magazine.

Peoria County authorities say they have arrested a man they believe was involved in the stabbings of two men in West Peoria.

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A former West Peoria resident and admitted al-Qaida agent, Ali al-Marri, was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for conspiring to help a foreign terrorist organization.

The first full day of testimony in the sentencing hearing of former West Peoria resident of Ali ala 'Marri has wrapped up.

A former terror suspect from West Peoria will be sentenced on Wednesday. Ali al-Marri pleaded guilty to plotting to provide support to the terrorists who carried out the 9-11 attacks.

Attorneys for convicted terrorist Ali Al Marri say his sentence should be well below the advisory range.

The Peoria and West Peoria Lions club is providing an free eye screening that could help you prevent blindness.

Karla Riter is at Dave's Goodtime Billiards in West Peoria learning to shoot pool.

1 1/3 C flour 2/3 C sugar 2 t soda 1 t salt 2 C whole wheat flour 1 C raisins 2 eggs, well beaten 1 1/3 C sorghum molasses 2 C buttermilk Sift the flour, sugar, soda and salt.

A big water main improvement project began Wednesday in the small town of West Peoria.

Armed Robbery. A/R to Marks Market, 2 BMA perps, handguns, 1 w/blk scarf, fled on Ft, money taken, PCSO O/S View Source Email this page to a friend Google Map Loading ... Google Streetview Disclaimer: This is a Google Maps Street View of the approximate area where the crime occurred.

Right after this happened, and I was writing posts about it , all I kept hearing from folks is how these people were all friends and how no one wanted to seek revenge for what happened to Danny Dahlquist.

Right after this happened, and I was writing posts about it , all I kept hearing from folks is how these people were all friends and how no one wanted to seek revenge for what happened to Danny Dahlquist.

A group of Peorians is using their artistic talents to help support local charities.

The American Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter is making it easy for people to drive sober this fourth of July.

An early morning fire has damaged a church in West Peoria. Firefighters responded to a call at the Cross Baptist Church on West Heading in around 4:45 Friday morning.

In the early hours of Thursday June 18th, our huge hickory tree in our backyard in West Peoria fell down over some power lines.

Human service providers say help for senior citizens and the disabled will be greatly affected if the state budget cuts are not restored.