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Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Peoria. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Illinois is recognizing Youth HOPE month with individuals wearing green and businesses shining green lights to highlight and support unhoused youth, coordinated by Project Oz and other local organizations. 25 News Now
- ➤ The City of Peoria celebrates the completion of the Wisconsin Avenue Reconstruction Project with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 am on Nov. 13. City of Peoria
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were arrested in Peoria for fleeing police and possessing an automatic firearm, facing various charges. WMBD
- ➤ A Limestone Community High School employee faces criminal sexual assault charges for alleged sexual contact with a 17-year-old student. WMBD
- ➤ Peoria Police report a 27-year-old man fatally shot a woman before taking his own life, with another individual injured in related incidents. WMBD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Peoria-based NFW is furloughing employees due to delays in customer contracting affecting funding, with founder Dr. Luke Haverhals stepping down as CEO but remaining on the board. WCBU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Peoria Public Schools' CFO proposes a 3% increase in the 2024 tax levy to accommodate expected property value growth in Peoria County. WCBU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A pro-Donald Trump flag was placed on the broadcast tower of Peoria's WTVP station, prompting concerns over political neutrality and safety. WMBD
- ➤ Peoria City Council unanimously approved a revised $288 million budget for 2025, focusing on city operations and capital projects, alongside a $32.3 million property tax levy maintaining the existing rate but potentially increasing bills due to property value rises. WCBU
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