Brad Erickson
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Peoria City Township, IL, United States
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Peoria airport cites solid numbers, but focuses on new challenges
PEORIA — A recent growth report is good news for the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, but not enough reason to relax about → Read More
Monmouth fatal plane crash victims were from Peoria, Galesburg
PEORIA — The two people killed Sunday morning in a plane crash near the Monmouth Municipal Airport were men from Peoria and Galesburg, Warren County Coroner Al McGuire said Monday.Robert V. Burkhart, 65, of Peoria and Roger D. Lundeen, 72, of Galesburg were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, McGuire said. Authorities said Sunday the crash was reported about 11:10 a.m. about half a mile… → Read More
Section of South Shelley in Peoria to close for storm sewer repairs
PEORIA — The southbound lane of South Shelley Street will be closed at 7 a.m. Monday between West Millman and West Howett streets for storm sewer repairs.The closure is expected to last about three days, weather permitting, according to Peoria's public works department.Detoured routes will be posted. For more information contact Sie Maroon, the city's assistant public works director, at 494-8850. → Read More
Route 6 at Knoxville Ave reopens after crash
PEORIA — Illinois State Police said the site of a rollover crash on southbound Illinois Route 6 at Knoxville Avenue has been cleared.About 4:45 p.m., state police said the right lane of Route 6 was closed. It reopened about 5:20 p.m. → Read More
Southbound right lane of Route 6 at Knoxville Road closed for crash
PEORIA — Illinois State Police are at the site of a rollover crash on southbound Illinois Route 6 at Knoxville Avenue.About 4:45 p.m., state police said the right lane of Route 6 is closed. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in the area and encouraged to seek alternate routes. → Read More
Traffic resumes on westbound Shade-Lohmann Bridge after accident
PEORIA — A crash shut down westbound traffic for about an Monday night on the westbound Shade-Lohmann Bridge on Interstate 474, according to police. → Read More
Accident on Shade-Lohmann Bridge ties up traffic
PEORIA — Police are on the scene of an accident on the westbound Shade-Lohmann Bridge on Interstate 474, and traffic is backing up. → Read More
Peoria police: Victim's injuries not life-threatening
PEORIA — A male was taken to a hospital after being shot early Sunday, according to Peoria police.His injuries were not considered life-threatening, → Read More
IDOT to start lane closures Tuesday on southbound Adams at I-474
BARTONVILLE — Lane closures will begin Tuesday, weather permitting, on southbound Adams Street (U.S. Route 24) at Interstate 474, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.The closures are necessary so crews can install shielding on the underside of the overpass, IDOT said in a news release. When work is complete in the southbound lanes, it will shift to the northbound lanes and is… → Read More
Lane closures to begin Monday on westbound McClugage Bridge
PEORIA — Daily lane closures will begin Monday on the westbound McClugage Bridge and are expected to last about two weeks.Crews will perform → Read More
$15,000 damage estimated in Peoria house fire
PEORIA — A house fire Tuesday night was quickly controlled but caused an estimated $15,000 in damage, according to the Peoria Fire Department.No injuries were reported in the fire at 1120 NE Glendale Ave. Firefighters were called at 8:07 p.m. and arrived four minutes later to find all residents were outside and light smoke was showing from the eaves of the 2 1/2 story home. The owner told… → Read More
Injury accident reported at Washington, Harding roads near Morton
MORTON — A two-vehicle accident Monday night has caused injuries and blocked traffic near Washington and Harding roads between Morton and Deer Creek, according to the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office.The accident was reported about 8:50 p.m. A collision at the intersection apparently knocked one of the vehicles over, according to the Sheriff's Office. Information about the number of victims and… → Read More
CityLink to offer prizes on Dump the Pump Day
PEORIA — Up to 250 prizes will be handed out to CityLink riders Friday to help celebrate the 13th annual Dump the Pump Day.“Get Caught → Read More
Southbound I-155 near Hopedale exit reopens after accident
HOPEDALE —Illinois State Police said southbound Interstate 155 near milepost 18 has reopened after an accident involving a semi.Police said about 3:50 p.m. Sunday that the road has reopened. Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday, state police said all southbound lanes are closed with southbound traffic being diverted onto the Hopedale exit (Exit 19). Motorists were diverted to a frontage road to get them… → Read More
Accident closes southbound I-155 near Hopedale exit
HOPEDALE —Illinois State Police troopers are on the scene of a crash involving a semi on southbound Interstate 155 near milepost 18.Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday, state police said all southbound lanes are closed with southbound traffic being diverted onto the Hopedale exit (Exit 19). Motorists will then be diverted to a frontage road to get them back onto I-155. → Read More
Autopsy determines Peoria homicide victim Malik Everett was shot once
PEORIA — The city’s eighth homicide victim of the year was shot once in the hip and suffered severe blood loss, Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said Thursday after an autopsy.Malik Everett, 22, of Peoria was found shot early Sunday at 611 NE Washington St. He was pronounced dead Wednesday at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center. Police have released no information about possible… → Read More
Woodford County Sheriff's Office says missing girl is back home
EUREKA — A 16-year-old girl who had been missing since May 19 has been found and returned home, according to the Woodford County Sheriff's Office.The Sheriff's Office announced Zoe Schmidt's return in a Facebook post Monday morning. → Read More
Wooford County Sheriff's Office says missing girl is back home
EUREKA — A 16-year-old girl who had been missing since May 19 has been found and returned home, according to the Woodford County Sheriff's Office.The Sheriff's Office announced Zoe Schmidt's return in a Facebook post Monday morning. → Read More
Roadwork planned Monday on Routes 17, 29 in Sparland
SPARLAND — Roadwork is planned Monday near Illinois Routes 17 and 29 in Sparland, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.Lane closures will be necessary so crews can install new pavement markings near that intersection and the railroad tracks. Flaggers will control traffic. Work is expected to begin by 8:30 a.m. and finish by 2 p.m., weather permitting, IDOT said in a news… → Read More
State Police investigate accident on I-74 in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA — Illinois State Police investigated an accident Sunday they said involved injuries on eastbound Interstate 74 near Exit 98 and the Interstate 474 interchange.The accident was reported at 6:49 p.m. Sunday. State police said there were injuries, but information was not available about the number of people hurt and the number of vehicles involved. Immediately after the accident traffic… → Read More