Jason Howell

Peoria

Digital Content Manager at Gray Television

Digital Content Manager at WEEK-TV (Peoria, IL)

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Body found in box truck in Peoria identified

1 week ago | 25newsnow.com | Jason Howell

PEORIA (25News Now) - The body of a man found in a Penske truck Friday in Peoria’s North Valley has been identified as a Peoria man. Edward DeArcos, 73, was found deceased in the truck in a parking lot in the 1900 block of Northeast Jefferson Avenue. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood estimated that he had been in the truck for an extended amount of time, estimated to be more than a month. There was no forensic evidence of injury, trauma, or foul play.
Boil order for wide swath of Moss Ave., adjacent areas in Peoria lifted

1 week ago | 25newsnow.com | Jason Howell

PEORIA (25News Now) - The boil order for Peorians living on Moss Avenue between MacArthur Highway and Western Avenue and those north of that area has been lifted Wednesday morning. Illinois American Water originally said on Tuesday that a water main break necessitated emergency repairs. Normal water use may now be resumed. Samples tested showed that the water meets all federal and state regulatory standards for drinking water.
Emergency water repairs coming to wide swath of Moss Ave., adjacent areas in Peoria

1 week ago | 25newsnow.com | Jason Howell

PEORIA (25News Now) - Peorians living on Moss Avenue between MacArthur Highway and Western Avenue and those north of that area will soon be under a boil order Tuesday. Illinois American Water said a water main break necessitates emergency repairs starting around 9:30 a.m.Repairs are expected to take 6-8 hours to complete and those affected are under a boil order. Any water used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for five minutes.
Peoria manufacturer receives state grant

1 week ago | 25newsnow.com | Jason Howell

PEORIA (25News Now) - A Peoria millwork company is the recipient of a state grant. GEO J. Rothan Co. was one of numerous companies around the state to receive a matching grant of up to $50,000. According to State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria), the program awarded $1.35 million to 29 manufacturers. “Small manufacturers help keep our communities unique and vibrant,” Koehler said. “This grant helps GEO. J.
DOJ: Fairbury woman sentenced for marriage fraud in West Virginia federal court

2 weeks ago | 25newsnow.com | Jason Howell

CHARLESTON, W.Va . (25News Now) - A Fairbury woman was sentenced in federal court Thursday for marriage fraud and perjury. Kalee Ann Huff, 28, was sentenced to five years of federal probation, including one year on home detention. According to court documents and statements made in court, on Sept. 3, 2021, Huff was living in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, when she married a foreign national, identified as Aakash Prakash Makwana.
Man sentenced to decades in prison for Peoria shooting that left another dead

2 weeks ago | 25newsnow.com | Jason Howell

PEORIA (25News Now) - A man will spend the next 40 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the Sept. 2022 shooting that left another man dead. In addition to his 40-year sentence, Lamarion Wright was also sentenced to three years of supervised release. He must serve 100% of his sentence. He is also getting credit for 990 days of time served. The 2022 shooting left 46-year-old Christopher L. Tillman dead. It happened Sept. 20, 2022, near the then-Taft Homes in Peoria.
Juvenile, adult face murder charges in connection with fatal tow yard incident

2 weeks ago | 25newsnow.com | Jason Howell

PEORIA (25News Now) - A 16 and 18-year-old are now facing first-degree murder charges in connection with the death of a 70-year-old man at a Peoria tow yard. The Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office said Jaylin Polnitz, 16, and Terrance Shaw, 18 face the charges in connection with the theft of a vehicle from Billie Joe’s Towing in Peoria Monday that left one man dead and another injured. Though Polnitz is 16, his age and the charge automatically classify it as an adult felony.
Registered sex offender arrested on alleged criminal sexual abuse, vehicular invasion in East Peoria

2 weeks ago | 25newsnow.com | Jason Howell

EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - A Pekin man, on the sex offender registry, was arrested for alleged criminal sexual abuse and vehicular invasion. Ryan N. Chounard, 35, was found and arrested on the preliminary charges around 2:20 p.m. Thursday, East Peoria Police said. On Wednesday, officers were called to Planet Fitness at 105 North Main Street for a reported criminal sexual abuse that had just occurred in the parking lot.
Mosquito pool in Morton tests positive for West Nile Virus

2 weeks ago | 25newsnow.com | Jason Howell

MORTON (25News Now) - Health department officials in Tazewell County have said a mosquito pool collected in Morton has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The health department said the pool was collected on Tuesday before being tested Wednesday. While the pool was collected in Morton, mosquitoes can travel up to two miles, so anyone in the vicinity should use precautions. West Nile Virus is a virus spread through the bite of an infected Culex mosquito.
Sheriff’s office warns of power washing scams around Peoria County, identify man allegedly responsible

2 weeks ago | 25newsnow.com | Jason Howell

PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) - The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a power washing scam around the county, recently in Princeville and Limestone township areas. The sheriff’s office said Stanley Dais has been identified as a suspect in the scam. Victims reported being quoted $175 for the service, only to be told afterward the cost was $3,000. Elderly victims appear to be the target, the sheriff’s office said. Dais is believed to be driving a newer model white Ford pickup.