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Peoria Fire Department reports slight increase in fires and arson cases in 2025

The Peoria Fire Department responded to over 24,000 calls in 2025, an increase from 2024, with a slight uptick in ...

Cheap Jump Starters Can Catch Fire. Here’s How to Buy One That Won’t.

Choose a jump starter with real safety protections, durable clamps, and smart storage habits to avoid dead-battery disasters ...
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Galesburg man held in violent home invasion case

Banks, 31, was ordered held pending the outcome of allegations that he was involved in a violent 2024 home invasion that left ...
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Experts reveal the best place to put a humidifier—and the most hazardous

Room volume and size can also play a role in your humidifier's effectiveness. “Larger rooms and higher ceilings dilute humidity quickly, which makes localized mist sources less effective,” Van Hulle ...