Peoria Heights NewsLocal news for Peoria Heights, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Restaurant owner leaves country while on bail- June 30, 2008 A Peoria Heights restaurant owner facing bad check charges has left the country while out on bail, and authorities are not sure just how it happened.http://www.topix.net/city/peoria-heights-il/2008/06/restaurant-owner-leaves-country-while-... Peoria Heights eatery owner flees country- June 29, 2008 A Peoria Heights businessman, facing a batch of felony fraud charges for allegedly writing more than $35,000 in bad checks, fled the country Thursday night after he was released from jail, officials said.http://www.topix.net/city/peoria-heights-il/2008/06/peoria-heights-eatery-owner-flees-coun... Going for the glory- June 27, 2008 After a rainy Glory Days celebration last year, organizers are hoping the addition of a beer garden and live music will liven things up a bit this time around.http://www.topix.net/city/peoria-heights-il/2008/06/going-for-the-glory?fromrss=1 Reports of bounced checks pouring in- June 25, 2008 The owner of a recently opened restaurant and bar in the Heritage Square shopping center was arrested Monday after allegedly writing more than $30,000 worth of bad checks.http://www.topix.net/city/peoria-heights-il/2008/06/reports-of-bounced-checks-pouring-in?f... Arguably the coolest ship- June 22, 2008 There was a tense moment shortly after the newly built pirate ship set sail for her maiden voyage on the Illinois River on Saturday night when a Coast Guard cutter drew up alongside.http://www.topix.net/city/peoria-heights-il/2008/06/arguably-the-coolest-ship?fromrss=1 Illinois Flooding in Peoria Quincy Still Causing Worries- June 20, 2008 Peoria, Illinois -- Illinois, much as many other Midwestern states, has been the victim of massive flooding.http://www.topix.net/city/peoria-heights-il/2008/06/illinois-flooding-in-peoria-quincy-sti... Honoring General Downing- June 16, 2008 A local American Legion Post honors a late general from central Illinois who died almost a year ago.http://www.topix.net/city/peoria-heights-il/2008/06/honoring-general-downing?fromrss=1 Luciano: Peorian, llamas forced to part ways- June 14, 2008 Karen Wakeland cries about her evicted llamas. As she admits, she'd sob over separation from any of the beloved critters on her property.http://www.topix.net/city/peoria-heights-il/2008/06/luciano-peorian-llamas-forced-to-part-... Fire destroys popular Chillicothe bar and grill- June 12, 2008 An early morning fire gutted a popular Chillicothe bar and grill Wednesday, leaving about a dozen people without jobs.http://www.topix.net/city/peoria-heights-il/2008/06/fire-destroys-popular-chillicothe-bar-... Keeping the Arts Alive- June 9, 2008 WMBDWYZZ TV PEORIA HEIGHTS -- With District 150 trying to climb out of its deficit, the arts are one of the things potentially on the chopping block.http://www.topix.net/city/peoria-heights-il/2008/06/keeping-the-arts-alive?fromrss=1 |