Megan Mertens
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Peoria City Township, IL, United States
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Aunt asks for a simple Christmas dinner for sick nephew
PEORIA — While most people spent Christmas Day either with their families or working to support themselves, others spent it in a hospital. A woman → Read More
Christmas Fund: Aunt asks for simple Christmas dinner for sick nephew
PEORIA — While most people spent Christmas Day either with their families or working to support themselves, others spent it in a hospital. A woman → Read More
Peoria PlayHouse celebrates Kwanzaa
PEORIA — For at least one day, the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum made it its mission to help children learn about African heritage and → Read More
Body of middle-aged man found Sunday on Peoria sidewalk
PEORIA — The body of a middle-aged man was found on a sidewalk early Sunday.At 9:40 a.m., the Peoria County Coroner's Office responded to → Read More
The body of a man was found on a Peoria sidewalk Sunday
PEORIA — The body of a middle-aged man was found on a sidewalk early Sunday.At 9:40 a.m., the Peoria County Coroner's Office responded to → Read More
Shell casings found around Peoria rental house
PEORIA — Police found five shell casings around the yard and patio of a rental house on Friday.At 10:30 p.m., Police were dispatched to the → Read More
Coat worth $30,000 stolen from Pere Marquette
PEORIA — A coat worth an estimated $30,000 was stolen from a guest staying at the Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette on Friday.Police were → Read More
Friends and family pray for answers one month after Pekin boy disappeared
PEKIN — One month to the day since a teenage Pekin boy seemingly vanished, his friends, family and supporters who have connected through social → Read More
Two men dead after weekend shootings in Peoria
PEORIA — Two men who were shot this weekend in Peoria died Sunday, according to authorities.Edward Moore, 22, with no known address, was → Read More
Two men shot this weekend in Peoria have died
PEORIA — Two men who were shot this weekend in Peoria died Sunday, according to authorities.Edward Moore, 22, with no known address, was → Read More
Bartonville house called total loss after fire
BARTONVILLE — A fire caused no injuries but apparently destroyed a home in the 4900 block of South Lafayette Avenue on Saturday morning, according → Read More
Three men robbed of clothes at gunpoint in Peoria
PEORIA — Three men told police they were robbed of clothes and other belongings at gunpoint late Friday in the 2300 block of North Bigelow Street. → Read More
Police discover bullets holes in the side of house in Peoria
PEORIA — No one was hurt when a house was struck at least three times by gunfire early Saturday, and one bullet was found lodged in a wall, → Read More
Police discover bullet holes in the side of house in Peoria
PEORIA — No one was hurt when a house was struck at least three times by gunfire early Saturday, and one bullet was found lodged in a wall, → Read More
Historians bring Battle of the Bulge to life for World War II re-enactment
EDWARDS — Dec. 16, 1944, was the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge, the largest battle fought on the Western Front in Europe during World War II. → Read More
Christmas Fund: Single mother needs a little help while caring for patients
PEORIA —For most, Black Friday is a tradition to find the best present for the best price, but with the holidays fast approaching, some are just → Read More
Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon build third home for a veteran
EAST PEORIA — In a matter of two weeks, Habitat for Humanity Greater Peoria Area, Team Rubicon and Team Depot went from discussing a potential → Read More
Nine shell casings found in the middle of Peoria street
PEORIA — Nine shell casings from a handgun were found in the street after a ShotSpotter alert Saturday morning.At 5:00 a.m., police responded a → Read More
Athletes and their families come together for 2016 Special Olympics in Peoria
PEORIA — Nearly 6,000 athletes from all over the state have trained for a chance to compete in the State Bowling Tournament for → Read More
Athletes and their families come together for 2016 Special Olympics in Peoria
PEORIA — Nearly 6,000 athletes from all over the state have trained for a chance to compete in the State Bowling Tournament for → Read More