WEEK - News - Local http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local RSS Feed for WEEK - News - Local en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:51 GMT Beason Slayings: Live Trial Updates http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/Beason-Trial-205396731.html PEORIA, Ill. -- Testimony continued Thursday in the murder trial of Christopher Harris. The state is expected to rest its case today. Harris is charged in the beating deaths of Rick and Ruth Gee and three of their children in Beason in 2009. Click inside for up to the minute updates. Local lawmakers speak out about speed limit increase http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/Local-lawmakers-speak-out-about-speed-limit-increase-208764071.html ILLINOIS -- You may be able to step on the gas a little more across the Land of Lincoln. New interactive exhibit will help connect Peoria Zoo and Children's Museum http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/New-interactive-exhibit-will-help-connect-Peoria-Zoo-and-Childrens-Museum-208762351.html PEORIA, Ill. -- Playing and learning, that's the idea behind a new project at Glen Oak Park. Chillicothe ambulance service presents new plans to council http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/Chillicothe-ambulance-service-presents-new-plans-to-council-208761561.html CHILLICOTHE Ill -- The Chillicothe City Council is taking the first steps in deciding who will be the city's ambulance service provider. Fitness challenge benefits students and Children's Hospital of IL http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/Fitness-challenge-benefits-students-and-Childrens-Hospital-of-IL--208759631.html PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill -- Some local kids are getting active and raising money for those kids that may not be as healthy. All-America City video shoot http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/All-America-City-video-shoot-208755491.html PEORIA, Ill -- About 100 people showed off their pride in Peoria Thursday evening and helped in the quest for the city to become an All-American City. "Strike out Stroke" aims to spread awareness at the ballpark http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/Strike-out-Stroke-aims-to-spread-awarenss-at-the-ballpark-208755041.html PEORIA, Ill. -- Thursday night at the Ballpark, they were aiming to strike out more than just the visiting opponent across the plate. 40th annual race announces new changes for upcoming event http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/40th-annual-race-announces-new-changes-for-upcoming-event-208740091.html PEORIA Ill -- The Steamboat Classic Race Committee is working on final preparations for their annual race that is celebrating 40 years of change. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: Drunken Steak http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/Johnnys-Italian-Steakhouse-Drunken-Steak-208738451.html Coach, city voice opposition to sale of Peoria Stadium http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/City-officials-voice-opposition-to-sale-of-Peoria-Stadium-208736621.html PEORIA, Ill. -- Earlier this week, we broke the news about the possible sale of Peoria Stadium. Now, backlash against that move is growing stronger.