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From helping with energy bills to supplying service dogs, a cash grant from the state lottery aims to help veterans
PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) - The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) is handing out $700,000 to eight organizations across the state, including two in Peoria County, as part of its Lottery Veterans’ Cash Grant. The funds come from sales of the Illinois State Lottery’s Winter Riches tickets.
Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for June 23, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of June 10, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY. 2125 N. Park Ave., Norwood: Kim Beasley to Hungate Real Estate Ventures LLC, $85,000. 1509 W. Cloverdale Road, Chillicothe:...
Man found guilty after leaving scene of crash that left another with brain injury
PEORIA (25News Now) - A man was found guilty earlier Friday for failing to report a crash involving a personal injury that left another man with a traumatic brain injury and a permanent disability. Christopher J. Shea, 45, was found guilty during a bench trial for the Sept. 9, 2023...
UPDATE: Sheriff says child ‘did the right thing’ after suspected kidnapping attempt in Bellevue
PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) - The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible attempted kidnapping of six-year-old girl in Bellevue. The stereotypical, ‘Get in my car, I have candy,’ isn’t a scenario just seen in movies. Instead, it was a situation experienced by this child.
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