Katherine Vieck
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Peoria, IL, United States
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Two Brimfield teens sweeten Peoria one cone at a time
BRIMFIELD — A trailer and a generator don’t seem like typical graduation presents, but for two Brimfield teens, they were the perfect gifts. → Read More
Have it your way: Upset Burger King patron throws food at employee
PEORIA — A customer at a Peoria Burger King was unsatisfied with the service he received and assaulted an employee using his "cold" → Read More
Get Up Community center rises to the occasion
PEORIA — The Get Up Community Center hosted an open house on Sunday afternoon to celebrate its recent renovations.The event, at the center's new building at 2637 N. Sheridan Rd., featured live music by Peoria and Chicago based band 3 and a Half Men, and catering by the Rib Doctor.Peoria is home to the second Get Up Community Center (GUCC), the first being in San Antonio, Texas. The centers… → Read More
Mrs. Field's employee attacked after social media post
PEORIA — Two Northwoods Mall employees got into a fight at Mrs. Field’s Cookies on Friday afternoon.The victim was working a shift at Mrs. → Read More
Woman shoots at boyfriend's ex
PEORIA — A woman was shot at in south Peoria by her ex-boyfriend’s new partner on Friday morning.The victim was driving in the 3000 block of West Starr Street when she noticed her ex-boyfriend with his new girlfriend, according to the report filed with the Peoria Police Department. She continued to drive westbound and saw the couple standing between two houses, the woman holding a silver gun in… → Read More
Big Brothers Big Sisters program wins national award
PEORIA —The Heart of Illinois agency of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program has been recognized as the winner of a BBBS 2017 Pinnacle Award for the first time in the agency’s history.Out of 300 different agencies nationwide, only nine have received this award, which recognizes agencies that have won the Gold Standard Award for two or more consecutive years. Requirements to receive the Gold… → Read More
AARP holding driving safety courses
WASHINGTON — The American Association of Retired Persons is holding two driving safety courses in the month of August.The Washington Public Library at 380 N Wilmore Road will host the first course on Aug. 6 and 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.The Eureka Public Library at 202 S Main St. will host the second course on Aug. 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The courses are presented over two days,… → Read More
Knife attack follows dispute over donated pizza at homeless shelter
PEORIA — A 45-year-old man cut another man with his knife Saturday afternoon after a disagreement about the right to eat pizza.The suspect was eating a donated pizza at The Salvation Army Safety Net Homeless Shelter, 414 NE Jefferson Ave. when the victim approached him.According to the report, the victim had stated that the suspect “can’t be eating that pizza” because he had already eaten at the… → Read More
Victim of a pizza slice
PEORIA — A 45-year-old man cut another man with his knife Saturday afternoon after a disagreement about the right to eat pizza.The victim was eating a donated pizza at The Salvation Army Safety Net Homeless Shelter, 414 NE Jefferson Ave. when the suspect approached him.According to the report, the victim had stated that the suspect “can’t be eating that pizza” because he had already eaten at the… → Read More
Event helps people clear the slate on past mistakes, find a brighter future
PEORIA — Lawyers helped to make dreams come true on Saturday at the Expungement Summit and Second Chance Fair.The event, hosted by state Rep. Jehan → Read More
Operation Christmas Child brings a testimony to Christmas in July awareness event
PEORIA — On Saturday morning, Operation Christmas Child volunteer Pam Tangbakken asked a crowd at Northwoods Community Church to look differently at the work their organization does.“Don’t think of these boxes as a fun family tradition, look at each box as a changed life,” she said to the crowd of about 130.Operation Christmas Child is a worldwide organization that connects donors with children… → Read More
Two shot in South Peoria
PEORIA — Two men were shot Wednesday evening in South Peoria, suffering what police called "non life-threatening injuries."According to Peoria Police Spokeswoman Amy Dotson, officers were called to the 1700 block of North Great Oak Road at about 8:12 p.m. The caller reported 15 shots fired, according to Dotson. There, they found the victim on foot with at least one gunshot wound in the leg. His… → Read More
Man shot in leg Wednesday night
PEORIA — A man was shot in the leg on Wednesday night in South Peoria.According to Peoria Police Spokeswoman Amy Dotson, officers were called to → Read More
Little library, big problems
PEORIA — Last October, the Book Rack, a used bookstore in Peoria, helped to set up a free library near the Carver Center.Since then, it has been → Read More
Man vandalizes car, slashes tires over $20 debt
PEORIA — A Peoria couple awoke to an unwelcome surprise early Saturday morning at their home in the 1800 block of North Missouri Avenue.At around 4:30 a.m., they awoke to the sound of glass shattering. The man's wife looked outside, and said she recognized a person vandalizing their car, according to the police report.The suspect had slashed out all four tires and carved two messages into the… → Read More
Duo robs man at gunpoint, steals car
PEORIA — A man was in the backyard of his residence in the 600 block of Park Avenue at about 2:45 a.m. Saturday when two figures approached him, gun drawn, and demanded money.The victim was feeding his dog when he was robbed by who he estimated to be a 20-year-old man accompanied by a 12-year-old boy, according to the police report.The older male held the gun and searched the victim’s pockets… → Read More
Unite Fest showcases fellowship and charity, both local and international
PEORIA — Music and fellowship filled Glen Oak Park on Saturday afternoon, all open to the community for free, with the optional price of one food can.The 2018 United Fest was a success within a half hour of opening the gates. Children were covering the playground, booths lined the lagoon, and families were setting up lawn chairs and picnic blankets, ready for music and fun.The focus of the event… → Read More
A Kickapoo legend gets a farmer's sendoff
KICKAPOO — Old and new John Deere tractors lined the streets of Kickapoo on Friday morning in remembrance of Andy Stenger, a husband, father, and grandfather.The most important of these tractors was a 1970 John Deere 4020, which Andy purchased on the day of his son’s birth. It was only fitting that this tractor should lead the rest in the farmer’s sendoff processional — and driven by Jim, the… → Read More
Peoria garage fire causes no injuries
PEORIA — A garage next to a South Peoria home sustained heavy damage Thursday evening after a fire engulfed the structure, according to the Peoria Fire Department.Firefighters were on the scene just before 6 p.m. Thursday at 1917 W. Starr St, where a two-stall garage was on fire with flames showing through the roof. Fire crews brought the blaze under control within ten minutes of their arrival,… → Read More
Peoria gunshot victim dies Sunday night
PEORIA — An adult male has died after being shot Sunday night in the in the 900 block of West Nebraska Avenue, according to Peoria police. → Read More