Coroner releases cause of death for woman in B’nai B’rith fire in Downtown PeoriaPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A woman who died in a high-rise fire over the weekend suffered burns over 20% of her body, said the Peoria County Coroner.Coroner Jamie Harwood said 70-year-old Lynn E. Hinkley suffered smoke and soot inhalation as well as the burns. Read more » »

Several taken to hospital after fire at B’nai B’rith ApartmentsPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Multiple residents were taken to the hospital after a fire at B’nai B’rith Apartments in Peoria on Sunday.The Peoria Fire Department initially responded to a report of a fire alarm at a residential high-rise around 6: 10 a.m., said Battalion Chief Josh Martin. Read more » »