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East Peoria woman arrested for alleged drug induced homicide

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East Peoria woman arrested for alleged drug induced homicide

Samantha Lee

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Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.

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Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11:49 PM · 1 min read

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East Peoria woman arrested for alleged drug induced homicide — Champaign Community news

An East Peoria woman was arrested in connection with a drug-induced homicide investigation following a fatal overdose in LeRoy.

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