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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Shots were fired outside a Peoria home as a result of an argument between two men on Thursday. Officers responded to the scene at 7:57 p.m. at the 600 block of Northeast Prosperity Street. Elon Coleman, 43, and Donquarius Brisbon, 29, were located when police arrived at the scene of the shots. 
	
		One man dead after deadly shooting in South Peoria late Wednesday	   When officers searched the house, they found a gun and am…

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PUTNAM, Ill. (WMBD) -- Illinois Route 29 in Putnam will remain closed into next week as work continues. 
	
		Possible grain silo collapse causes Route 29 closure in Putnam	   According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office crews are still working to take down the silos that failed on Tuesday, the road will remain closed until "at least" the beginning of next week The road is closed to all commercial traffic and they suggest using alternate route…

Silo collapse keeps Illinois Route 29 closed in Putnam

Cyclones sweep Peoria to improve to 6-1-0-0 (Wausau, WI) – The Wausau Cyclones took on the Peoria Mustangs over the weekend at the Owens Center looking to keep their grip on first place in the Central Division. Wausau won 5-1 on Friday night and won 6-1 on Saturday evening. The two victories move the Cyclones record to 6-1-0-0, which keeps the team in 1st place in the Central Division and moves their winning streak to four. 
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Peoria truck driver Gary Rutherford Jr., is in a viral video after reporting seeing a creature that looked like 'Bigfoot' in rural Peoria County.

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'I was just stunned': Peoria truck driver in viral video after seeing 'Bigfoot' in rural Peoria County

PEORIA, Ill. – DePaul cross country heads to Peoria, Ill. on Friday, Oct. 18, to compete in the Bradley Pink Invitational at Newman Golf Course. The Blue Demons will participate in the Red Races, with the men's 8k starting at 3 p.m. CT, followed by the women's 6k at 3:45 p.m. CT. The event will be streamed live on ESPN+, with live results available here.

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- There are many festive events around central Illinois to help you get into the Halloween spirit throughout the month of October. Here are some events you might want to attend: Oct. 18: 
Harvest Howl at the Peoria Zoo on Oct. 18 and 19. Guests can stroll through the haunted walking trail with live actors and animatronic scenes bringing the spirit of the season to life. Tickets cost $10.  Oct. 19: 
Trash-or-Treat will be hos…

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NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) -- Illinois State University cut the ribbon on its future of healthcare training Thursday. Along with a ribbon cutting, a dedication ceremony was held for the Mennonite College of Nursing Simulation Center. Aondover Tarhule, university president, shared the feeling he had finally having the building open to students. "We have been talking about this building for so long," he said. "You know, the things that we thought we coul…

Mennonite College of Nursing Simulation Center at Illinois State University receives dedication

Recently, Joe Chianakas, a best-selling author and a professor of communications at ICC, spoke at a National Coming Out Day-themed event at the East Peoria campus. Chianakas first spoke a… Continue reading " ICC hosts a National Coming Out Day event"

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A one-month-old boy had enough cocaine in its body that it was the "immediate" cause of death. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said Grayson Luncsford did also suffer from heat stress, dehydration, malnutrition, and neglect as indicated on Sept. 16, just a few hours after the boy was found dead. At the time, Harwood had said Grayson had been dead for a while and had suffered due to being in a hot car for too long. His m…

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1-month-old baby dies due to 'cocaine intoxication,' Illinois coroner finds

CANTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Canton Police is warning people about a voting scam as Election Day approaches. According to Canton police, a few residents have reported that some community members have received text messages that invite them to vote in the general election via text message. 
	
		Yes, voter fraud happens. But it’s rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it	   The Fulton County Clerk and Recorder Patrick O'Brian confirmed w…

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Kroger has opened a new fuel center in Peoria Friday and will offer 20 cents off per gallon. "We invested $2.7 million dollars over four months to build this fuel center and we are thrilled with the results." Shenevelyn Ross, Division Fuel Manager said. "We're giving Peoria shoppers what they've wanted for a long time at the Lake Avenue Kroger -- an easier way to save money on fuel and many convenience products whenever th…

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