I-74 blocked after winds blow down semi; driver injured

GALESBURG - Eastbound Interstate 74 was closed near Galesburg for three hours Wednesday after a semi-trailer truck driver crashed in windy conditions, authorities stated.

PEORIA - Two years ago, Dan Stambaugh thought reopening Ernie's Dairy Dream would be a no-lose proposition.

PEORIA - A former Peoria police officer, convicted of possessing child porn three years ago, should get a new trial, a split panel of appellate court judges ordered Tuesday.

CANTON - Court dates were awaiting two Peorians accused of an armed robbery earlier this month in Canton.

PEORIA - Ivan Tharp was back on familiar territory Wednesday, at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois.