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Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
After fire, longtime Peoria Heights pizza restaurant provides update
A comeback for a popular Peoria-area pizza restaurant remains in the works. Peoria Pizza Works was severely damaged from a fire on June 6, but the restaurant posted an update on social media and its website that indicated the longtime business plans to return. "Hello everyone … We are currently pending word from our insurance company in order to move forward," Peoria Pizza Works wrote on its Facebook page on Friday. "Yes, we are planning on rebuilding and reopening. At this time we do not know when we will be able to reopen. There is no official cause of the fire as of yet, and as it stands, we may never know what caused the fire. "Please be patient as we move forward so that we can reopen and once again create memories with food, music, gaming, and beer." From the archives: Passion, family and first dates: How this Peoria Heights pizza joint made it 50 years Pizza Works, which has served Chicago-style pizza, beer and hosted live music since the mid-1970s, says the fire was mostly contained to its music room. The restaurant says there is smoke damage throughout the building, but the venue and its equipment appear to be suitable for repair. The fire broke out at the Peoria Heights restaurant, 3921 N. Prospect Road, around 4 a.m. on June 6, and appeared to cause severe damage to the roof. The Peoria Fire Department joined the Peoria Height Fire Department at the scene in a mutual aid request to fight the fire. There was a battalion chief, a fire investigator and a K9 specializing in fire investigations all at the scene. More: Fire breaks out at longtime Peoria Heights pizza restaurant early Friday morning There were flames visible on the rooftop, and salons that were attached to the structure reportedly suffered smoke and water damage. This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Popular Peoria Heights pizza restaurant plans to return after fire
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Red, White and BOOM! less than a month away
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Every Fourth of July, there are traditions such as cook-outs, hanging out with family and if you in the Peoria area, there's a really big fireworks show on the riverfront. The Chose Greater Peoria Red, White and BOOM! looks to once again draw in hundreds of thousands of people, to prove once again they are the 'best fireworks show in Illinois.' Every year, both sides of the Illinois River are lined with spectators. Some people stake out their prime watching spot early in the day and camp out. Others watch from as far away as Glen Oak Park. According to state Rep. Jehan Gordan-Booth, the event is perfect for people of all ages. 'Whether you have a six-month-old or an 89-year-old parent or grandparent,' she said. 'Every age, every generation in between can come down here, feel safe, feel secure, and frankly, enjoy one of the treasures that we have in this country, celebrating our country's birthday.' While 'Red, White, & BOOM!' sees large turnout, there's virtually no trace left Friday Organizers are planning on having a great turnout, as they are partnering with other community groups in Peoria such as the Peoria Fire Department, Peoria Police Department and more to ensure safety. Gordon-Booth said the event outdoes itself year after year. 'I think every year they find a way to make it a little bit better,' she said. 'That's the exciting part about the folks who have been around this for a while. We really keep leveling this opportunity up.' To find how to get to the event, and where to park, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fire breaks out at longtime Peoria Heights pizza restaurant early Friday morning
A fire broke out at the Peoria Heights restaurant Peoria Pizza Works early Friday morning, according to the Peoria Fire Department, which responded to the call. Fire crews were called to the restaurant, which sits at 3921 N. Prospect Road, around 4 a.m. Friday morning. The Peoria Fire Department was called to the scene for mutual aid assistance by the Peoria Heights Fire Department. A fire investigator and K-9 were on the scene to determine the cause of the fire, the Peoria Fire Department said. In a Facebook post made Friday afternoon, Peoria Pizza Works said, "We are grateful for your support, everyone. Please give us time to figure out things from here." More: 'Brutal and reckless:' Details released in shooting of 18-year-old Pekin woman in Peoria This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Peoria Heights pizza restaurant catches fire Friday morning
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
One person hospitalized after receiving burns during an apartment fire
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — One person was hospitalized after receiving 'significant burns' during an apartment fire Saturday evening. Firefighters from the Peoria Fire Department were called at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, June 7, to the 4000 block of Knollridge Lane to a report of a structure fire, Battalion Chief Stephen Rada said. When firefighters arrived at the apartment complex, they found heavy smoke coming from the basement level, he said. When they entered the apartment, firefighters found the fire in the kitchen/hallway of the apartment, he said. People who lived in the building had evacuated, and one had received 'significant burns and was taken to a local hospital,' he said. No one else was injured and everyone was able to return to their apartments, Rada said. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but damages are estimated at $25,000, he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Friday night fire in South Peoria causes $20K in damages
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A fire in a detached garage in South Peoria caused approximately $20,000 in damages. The Peoria Fire Department was called at 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, to the 2800 block of West Fremont Street to reports of a structure fire, Battalion Chief Mike Ralston said. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming out of a detached garage and quickly began fighting the fire, he said. They were able to extinguish the fire in about 15 minutes, but the garage and all its contents were considered a total loss, Ralston said. An investigator, as well as one of the department's arson dogs, Rocky, were called to the scene, but as of Sunday morning, the cause remains undetermined. Ralston said damages are estimated at about $20,000. No people were found inside the garage and no one was injured. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
