A Peoria County coroner’s jury ruled the death of an 8-month-old child to be an accident.

Twenty-one children from East Peoria got to "shop with a cop" Dec. 17 at the Wal-Mart SuperCenter in East Peoria. The program, sponsored by the East Peoria Police Department, Wal-Mart and assistance from the East Peoria Fire Department, pairs underprivileged children with police and firefighters to shop for toys. Each child received $75 to spend. 

There will be no such thing as an off-season at Quail Meadows Golf Course in Washington, thanks to a new indoor golf center scheduled to open before the end of the year.

The renovated clubhouse will include a putting-chipping-hitting area, a virtual golf machine and a new pro-shop area with full service snacks and drinks.

One family will have the greatest gift of all for Christmas — a loved one alive.

Fon du Lac Park District staff member Gina Bartelmay said on Friday at the park district administration building, a man had a sudden, massive heart attack, and had no heart beat.
Craig Weigle, superintendent of recreation, and Amanda Craig, an office assistant, were able to use a defibrillator and bring the man back to life.

Some city council members stated they did not want to be all “doom and gloom” when discussing the city’s tax levy Dec. 16.

 To help boost the blood supply during the holidays, the Red Cross is hosting its 5th annual 12 Hours of Giving Holiday Blood Drive from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. today at the Par-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria.